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Format: 2025-11-13
Format: 2025-11-13

Councillors propose naming new Surbiton street after Twickenham ski star Chemmy Alcott

Councillors on the Surbiton neighbourhood committee have suggested calling a newly-built cul-de-sac in the town Alcott Close in recognition of the retired alpine skier.

Surbiton fraudsters spared prison after £1.6m chip and pin scam

Cousins Anand Shah, 33, of Hook Rise South, and Jaimin Shah, 26, of St Mark's Heights, in Lamberts Road, were slapped with suspended sentences and community service orders by an Old Bailey judge.

Plans for 20mph zone in Surbiton town centre

Drivers could be forced to slow down throughout Surbiton town centre if councillors vote in a new 20mph speed limit.

Former detective helps uncover mystery of Tolworth World War One solider

The mystery of a Tolworth soldier detailed in a letter to the Surrey Comet may have been solved by a former detective.

Live: Year 11 pupils receive their GCSE results

Year 11 pupils nervously awaited their GCSE results this morning. Leading up to results day, Ofqual had predicted increased "volatility" in grades due to government syllabus shake-ups.

Tolworth Girls' School has sent in its results, showing steady improvement.

Its proportion of A* grades has risen from six to 7.2 per cent, with A and B grades also rising. High-flyers included Rebecca Corbett, who achieved a staggering 11 A* grades and an A.

Seething Trycyclingathon rolls around again

The Seething Trycyclingathon is coming around again, giving families and steampunk fans the chance for a pleasant afternoon out.

Commuters 'priced off trains' following latest inflation-busting rail fare rise

Train fares will rise ahead of inflation for another year, the government has announced.

Runaway horse reunited with owner after sojourn along A3 and Tolworth Broadway

A runaway horse has been reunited with its owner after taking a stroll down the A3 and Tolworth Broadway.

Royal Star and Garter celebrates year in new home

Retired members of the armed forces and their relatives have marked a full year since the Royal Star and Garter home moved to Surbiton.

Could social media campaign be the key to revitalising Tolworth Broadway?

A group of residents have clubbed together on social media to try to revitalise Tolworth Broadway.