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Format: 2024-11-24
Format: 2024-11-24

Christmas period recycling and collections

Refuse and recycling collections will take place later than normal over the festive period. Check your collection days.

Man found dead in Surbiton

The man, thought to have been in his 40s, was found in St Leonard's Road this morning by police and paramedics.

Naked man found dead on steps of Surbiton flats

A man found dead outside a block of flats in Surbiton this morning was naked when he was discovered, residents have claimed.

Formula 1 legend's former Surbiton garage up for sale

A piece of Formula 1 racing history is up for sale in Surbiton.

For sale: Surbiton air cadets' iconic Harrier jet will go to the highest bidder

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is soon to announce the sale of the Harrier jump jet kept at the Surbiton air cadet headquarters

People with disabilities and the elderly 'let down' by lack of access at Chessington North

People with disabilities are being let down by an unacceptable lack of accessibility at Chessington North train station, campaigners and politicians have said.

Thames Youth Orchestra put on festive show

Treat yourself to the Thames Youth Orchestra’s festive offering as they take to the stage in Surbiton this month.

Former Wheatley Park assistant headteacher Roger Kerr jailed for child sex abuse

Roger Kerr, Wheatley Park School, R J Tree Services, Child Abuse, Paedophlie

A former teacher at an Oxfordshire school who preyed on teenage boys has been jailed for seven years.

Plans for 78 flats at Tolworth Tower site submitted

Plans to create 78 flats at the Tolworth Tower site have been submitted to Kingston Council, in the first bid to transform the building since it was bought by a property developer.

Man rescued from Surbiton flat fire

A man has been rescued from a flat fire in Surbiton.

Fire crews were called to Alfriston Day Centre in Berrylands Road, at 2.30pm.

A spokesman from London Fire Brigade said firefighters from Kingston wore breathing apparatus and saved the man from a second floor flat above the day centre. However, London Ambulance tactical advisor Chris Hawkswell tweeted that a woman had been taken to hospital with smoke inhalation: 

Officers are currently diverting traffic away from the road, a police spokeswoman said.