News archive

Format: 2024-11-28
Format: 2024-11-28

Former Surbiton High School student named as Education Secretary

Former Surbiton High girl Nicky Morgan has ousted Michael Gove as Education Secretary in a Cabinet reshuffle this morning.

Surbiton man jailed for teenage sexual abuse of child

A Surbiton man has been jailed after being found guilty of historical sexual offences against a child.

Empty Tolworth pool hall could become flats

An empty pool hall above Tolworth Poundland could become six flats.

Kingston Regatta and River Festival to draw crowds this weekend

Activities on the river will continue to be in full swing next weekend with the dragon boat races organised by Kingston Rotary Club.

Heritage archives and artefacts to move to Guidhall in 11th hour u-turn

The previous Liberal Democrat administration had planned to move the archives, which include 160 years of Surrey Comets.

Surbiton residents fear adult education classes will take away parking in their road

Surbiton residents want to stop adult education classes moving to their road.

Kingston Orpheus Choir celebrate 70 years singing together

A Kingston choir founded in wartime is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

Police used phone app to trace yellow Mini reported stolen from Tolworth

A 23-year-old woman called police, just after 5pm on Saturday night, to say her car and mobile phone had been stolen in Broad Oaks, Tolworth.

From Syria to Surbiton: Businessman launches new career with Clocktower Cafe

He lost his export business due to the Syrian civil war, but Kassem al Naffakh has made a comeback with a new venture.

Travellers at former Toby Jug site in Tolworth

Travellers have set up camp on the former Toby Jug site in Tolworth.