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Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hogsmill Nature Reserve rare bird sees watchers flock
A rare bird sighting has seen birdwatchers flock to a Thames Water nature conservation site in Kingston.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:06:55 +0100
Extinction Rebellion climate activists arrested in London
At least eight people have been arrested at protests in London demanding urgent action on the climate crisis organised by Extinction Rebellion (XR).

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:22:28 +0100
Two cars stolen on single night in Oxted
An investigation has been launched after two cars were stolen on a single night in Oxted, just south of the M25 in Surrey.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Interview with Surrey care worker on life in lockdown
Georgia Richardson, assistant locality manager for Dimensions in Surrey, said she'd tried 9-5 office jobs before but they just weren't for her.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:35:03 +0100
Epsom Hospital new campaign shows young people Covid risks
Epsom Hospital have joined other NHS Trusts for a new promotional video that documents the dangers of Covid-19 and urges young people in particular to get vaccinated against the virus.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:51:05 +0100
London Met Office weather August bank holiday: Sun forecast
It's been a long time coming, but London is finally in for some sun at the end of this week.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:21:23 +0100
Covid-19 travel testing companies have misleading price
Health secretary Sajid Javid has warned people to look out for travel testing companies who may be taking advantage of holidaymakers, Press Association has reported.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:15:54 +0100
Love Island’s Liam and Millie are betting favourites to win the ITV2 show
Liam Reardon and Millie Court enter the Love Island final as the odds-on favourites with Ladbrokes.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:40:17 +0100
Love Island final 2021: Everything you need to know before you watch
Everything you need to know before watching the Love Island final tonight, including who is in the final, how long Love Island will be on tonight and what time it starts.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:40:33 +0100
Two injured in Surbiton crash
Roads were brought to a standstill in Surbiton on Friday (August 20) as emergency services responded to a crash on Victoria Road.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Blue Moon: How to see the rare Sturgeon full moon
Here's everything you need to know about when, how and where to see the last full moon of the summer.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter, Meghan Markle's first date and more - 10 UK attractions to visit
The UK’s top attractions draw in millions of tourists each year but the majority of Brits have not discovered some bucket list destinations on their doorsteps.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:17:19 +0100
Two arrests in murder probe after fatal Kingston stabbing
Two men aged 18 and 19 have been arrested in an investigation into a fatal stabbing in Kingston on Saturday (August 21).

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 17:45:58 +0100
Surbiton veteran nominated for inspiration award
A veteran from Surbiton who suffered brain injuries while serving in Iraq has been nominated for a prestigious armed forces award.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:31:18 +0100
Extinction Rebellion targeting London with protests
Environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion (XR) will stage a series of protests in London starting Monday (Monday, August 23).

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:00:28 +0100
Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Kingston
Multiple police cordons blocked off several areas in Kingston town centre this morning (Saturday, August 21) amid reports of violence in recent hours.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Something Special Surrey part of self-driving vehicle trial
Kar-go Delivery Bot is set to take to the roads today to deliver packages for a boutique in Banstead.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and more: 10 places kids can eat free in August
It can be hard to budget your money during the holidays, big chains are offering a helping hand with great deals meaning kids can eat for free.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Calls for UK firms to give employees paid leave when their pet dies
The policy would encourage employers to give paid leave to staff if their per dies.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
10 foods to help boost your immune system
As you head to the supermarket for your next shop, it might be worth picking up a few of these immune system boosters.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:20:04 +0100
Man 'threatened to set fire to his boat' in Kingston
A MAN who threatened to set fire to his boat prompted a large emergency response near Kingston Bridge this week.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:02:00 +0100
Surrey Comet and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
THE Surrey Comet has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:23:09 +0100
Met Office London weekend weather: Heavy rain forecast
It's set to be another rainy weekend in London ahead - as the Met Office has confirmed there are no signals for 'particularly warm conditions' to come.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Schools told to teach outdoors if five pupils test positive for Covid
The suggestion, which appears in a Department for Education document, has been branded “total fudge” by a union.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:24:07 +0100
Man, 23, wins design award for ladder with one step
A 23-year-old man who designed a ladder with just one step has won a £40,000 prize for his creation.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
By-election and funeral for Epsom's Robert Foote announced
A by-election to be held in the ward of the Epsom councillor who died in an accident at the Brands Hatch race circuit has been announced.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:02:15 +0100
Pfizer vaccine Covid protection declines faster than AstraZeneca
Scientists have said the new research proves it is essential as many people as possible get vaccinated.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Daniel Craig won't leave fortune to children as 'inheritance is distasteful'
Craig shares a thee-year-old daughter with Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:53:27 +0100
Little Mix new album announced celebrating 2011 X Factor formation
The group have dedicated the album to those to their fans, writing on Twitter: “We can’t thank you enough for your support over the last ten years."

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0100
UK green list countries: See last-minute holiday travel deals
With new destinations being added to the UK’s green list every day, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you to soak up the last of the sun.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:52:28 +0100
Drivers injured after car and van crash in Epsom
Two drivers were injured after a crash between a car and a van in Epsom.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:25:46 +0100
Surrey comedian Sean Lock dies aged 58 from cancer
Comedian Sean Lock has died at the age of 58.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:59:25 +0100
Tokyo 2020 Olympian auctions medal to help save child's life
Polish athlete Maria Andrejczyk won Silver in javelin at the Tokyo games earlier this moth.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:01:00 +0100
Moderna Covid vaccine approved for children aged 12 to 17. Is it safe?
It is the second Covid-19 jab authorised for those aged between 12 and 17, after the Pfizer vaccine.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:01:00 +0100
Afghanistan: How you can help as Taliban take control of Kabul
Around 900 armed forces are in Afghanistan helping to bring UK nationals home and secure the safety of selected Afghans.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:54:32 +0100
Appeal after sex assault on Kingston bus
Police have released images and launched an appeal for information after a man sexually assaulted a woman on a bus between Kingston and Epsom.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl opens new store in Epsom
The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell opened a new Lidl supermarket on Upper High Street in Epsom recently.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:00:55 +0100
Warning issued in south London after spike in drug deaths
More than a dozen deaths from suspected heroin overdoses in the past two weeks across England have prompted an official warning to drug users.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
District Line and South Western Train secret link revealed
Did you know that there is a South Western train that runs on the District Line? If not, you're probably not alone.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:24:03 +0100
Nando's issues urgent food warning to customers
The Peri-Peri chicken chain is a favourite among Brits with it’s range of spicy chicken offerings and tasty sides.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:25:33 +0100
Queen in Covid scare as 'Balmoral worker sent home after positive test'
Her Majesty reportedly sees the trip as an opportunity to return to normal amid the death of her husband Prince Philip.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Asda, lasminute.com and more offer incentives for Brits to get Covid vaccine
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
NHS warning to people with these symptoms that could be cancer
People could be risking their lives by not coming forward for medical treatment despite having possible cancer symptoms, it has been warned.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:29:25 +0100
Extinction Rebellion target Barclays in New Malden
Activists with Extinction Rebellion (XR) targeted the now closed branch of Barclays bank in New Malden this weekend to highlight the bank's links to the fossil fuel industry and the climate crisis.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:14:55 +0100
Cyclist badly injured in 'serious' Sunbury crash
A cyclist has suffered 'life-changing' injuries after they were involved in a crash with a car in Sunbury yesterday (Sunday, August 15).

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:08:30 +0100
Probation officer defends not recalling Streatham terrorist
A former probation service worker has defended a decision not to initiate a process to recall Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman to prison before his attack.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:24:43 +0100
Met Office London weather forecast: No heatwave and more rain
Hopes for an August bank holiday heatwave are no-longer as the Met Office confirms there are no signals for ‘particularly warm conditions’ to come.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:57:08 +0100
New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown
Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:56:43 +0100
New mask and self-isolation rules in England on August 16
Fully vaccinated people who come into contact with someone who tests positive for coronavirus will be advised to wear a mask and reduce their contact with others, but will not have to isolate, under new guidance.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Rose Theatre's new play set to light up Kingston
Not too long ago, Kingston's Rose Theatre was on the brink of closing down as the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic forced an involuntary hibernation along with many brother and sisters theatres across the country.



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