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Format: 2024-11-27
Format: 2024-11-27

Court hears how train assault victim Warsame Warsame swore at nurse hours before he was punched

A hospital nurse has described the moment a patient shouted and swore at her hours before he was found unconscious on a train with a fatal brain injury.

Defaced: Ukip billboard daubed with expletive ahead of council election

The billboards, one in Skerne Road and the other in Upper Brighton Road, Surbiton, urge voters to “take back control of our country” on May 22.

'Food festival saved my business': Surbiton village fete return for trader

It might have been a soggy and blustery weekend but the Surbiton village fete – a flagship food festival event – drew a crowd nonetheless.

Unsung Hero: Former headteacher who organises music club at Surbiton Royal Star and Garter: 'I wouldn't play Lady Gaga'

A former headteacher volunteers her time by running a music club at Surbiton’s Royal Star and Garter home for ex-service members – and even helps residents take communion.

John Harding has now been missing for two weeks

Police officers continue their efforts to locate Tolworth pensioner John Harding, who has now been missing from his home for two weeks.

Officers are asking people in the Tolworth area to check garages and outbuildings. They remain extremely concerned for his welfare and reiterate previous appeals for information from the public which may assist in locating him.

John was last seen on Saturday 26 April, at 19:00hrs when he left his home address in Woodland Way, telling his wife he was going for a walk.

Conservative pre-election survey finds concern about Tolworth Greenway changes

Shoppers and residents have voiced their disapproval over Tolworth’s Greenway project, according to a Conservative poll ahead of this month’s council elections.

Campaigners call on council candidates to consider cyclists

Every ward in the borough could be made safer for cyclists, and council election candidates should take notice, campaigners have said.

A few last minute preparations to make before Saturday’s Village Fete

This year, I hear there are going to be more people attending, so I want to be well stocked and ready. If you are looking for a way to spend your afternoon with friends and family this weekend, head down to St. Andrew’s Square, Surbiton.

This year, Naturally Chinese will host a food demonstration by our top Chef, Chiu. Come and watch him in action as he shows you some top techniques you may find useful. This will take place at 3:45pm.

Manslaughter accused "punched victim on train after being asked 'wagwan'?"

A young man died as a result of an "unprovoked" attack on board a train, after saying to his assailant "wagwan", a court has heard.