Over the weekend the Surbiton.com web site underwent a complete overhaul and by the time you read this will be ready for you, it's users. Though outwardly there won't appear to be much difference, you'll immediately notice a snappier and responsive site.

Tolworth wedding gets in the record books for the world's heaviest wedding dress.

Surbiton firefighters cut trapped man from car in Ewell Road.

Thieves break into Tolworth M&S and drive off with linen slacks.

Surbiton corner shop knife attacker sentenced at Old Bailey.

Network Rail report comes to conclusion over last November's red light over-shoot.

Famous Berrylands Road garden opens to public for charity.

Sixties tower bought in concrete icon spending spree along with London's Centre Point.

St. Marks' Tavern profits up a whacking 700%

Since taking over the pub previously known as The Rat & Parrot in July 2005, publican Wayne Carruthers has attracted customers with a variety of welcoming improvements and events.

On receiving the Spirit award Mr. Carruthers said, "I don't really have a secret. Successful pub management is all about people skills and going the extra mile to make customers feel welcome and relaxed."

Read more in The Publican

Life sentence for some cigarettes and £181.

Mark Foley (46), of Chessington was given a life sentence at the Old Bailey after being found guilty of a violent robbery of the Victoria Road Unwins in April 2005. His wife, Eastenders actor Gerry Cowper has since filed for divorce. Ms. Cowper who plays Rosie, wife of slob husband Keith Miller (played by Surbiton actor David Spinx) has recently been written out of the TV soap and will make her last appearance sometime this summer.

Read more in the Kingston Guardian...