Inquest opened into school playground death

An inquest into the death of a five-year-old boy who fell from a climbing frame in Tolworth Infants playground has opened today.

Bid to build flats in Berrylands deferred

A bid to demolish garages and build flats has been deferred once again amid calls for more affordable homes.

Kingston Council unveils Olympic events

A series of cultural events to celebrate the London 2012 Games has been unveiled by the council.

Disabled boy could have to travel 70 miles to school

A disabled child could be forced to travel 70 miles to and from school each day because his educational needs cannot be met in the borough.

UPDATE: Kingston alleged attempted abductions

25 May 2012

Police in Kingston-upon-Thames borough would like to provide the community with the following update on the three reported incidents that occurred at schools on the borough last week.

The investigation to date, has led to the conclusion that these incidents are not linked as previously thought and do not amount to any criminal offences. A policing plan was put in place and extra patrols were instigated on the Borough and maintained to provide an increased visible presence outside local schools.

Parents urged to remain calm amid abduction scares

Concerned teachers and politicians have asked parents to stay calm but remain vigilent in the wake of three abduction scares.

Man 'falls from fourth floor window' of YMCA

A 64-year-old man is being treated after the incident.

Police guard schools amid abduction scare

Kingston police officers were posted outside every single primary and secondary school in the area today.

Hair-raising fundraising for hairdresser

A hairdresser has cut, coloured and styled hair for 60 hours non-stop in a bid to raise money for charity.

Surbiton Farmers’ Market’s Got Talent

Forget Ashleigh and Pudsey. The winners of Britain’s Got Talent were outshone this weekend by Surbiton’s own home-grown stars as local singers and musicians took to the stage.

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