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Queues began forming early the previous day.

Overnight queues, live bands and more than 1,000 customers: Banquet Records on Record Store Day 2018

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Congratulations

Duchess of Cambridge Kate gives birth to third child: It's a boy!

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Slawomir Workun was named UK Dealer of the Year.

'I couldn't believe it': Chessington man named UK's best casino dealer

Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour

Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour - newest prince or princess set to be born

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Driver seriously injured after car hits fence in Claygate

Driver seriously injured after car hits fence in Claygate

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Man dies following Shepperton collision

Man dies following Shepperton collision

The current view and an artist's impression of how the development will look (top photo: Google Maps)

Disused warehouses to be demolished to make way for 20 affordable homes

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Police want to speak to anyone who saw the crash.

20-year-old dies a week after crashing car into a wall in Kingston

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The baby was born on Thursday, April 19.

Video: Chessington World of Adventures welcomes baby gorilla

Timothy was 'in complete shock' when he heard about the fundraiser.

'Give Timothy a chance': helping Kingston rough sleeper get money for a home

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Britons basked in sunshine on the hottest April day for 69 years (Andrew Matthews/PA)

London weather: April heatwave goes on with more sun and 28C high

The transformation from how the garden looked before to now.

'Help keep Malden Manor community garden tidy'

Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon will join other ex-players for a charity game at Spelthorne Sports Club.

Chelsea hero Kerry Dixon speaks ahead of charity legends match in Spelthorne

Surbiton Hockey Club wins prize after public vote

Surbiton Hockey Club wins prize after public vote

The Malden Centre

Malden Centre Swimathon coming up soon

Photo: Alice Bradley

Teenager arrested after Kingston double stabbing

Monster Raving Loony Party candidate for Chessington North and Hook, Chinners

Monster Raving Loony Party candidate to celebrate victory on night before election

Pupils from Burhill Primary School pictured with Headteacher Mrs Sally Hewlett-Taylor

Hersham primary school just £2,500 off giving entire Ugandan village clean water supply

The campaign ties in with the 70-year anniversary of the NHS.

Kingston Hospital getting patients dressed and moving to 'end PJ paralysis'

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Camilla, Ali and Matt from Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness

Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness celebrates 25 years of making a difference

Police search for wanted man with links to Kingston and Worcester Park

Police search for wanted man with links to Kingston and Worcester Park

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Credit: Rebecca Naden/PA Wire

Presenter Dale Winton dies at 62

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Chris Kamara will host the grand final in June

Pubs in south London and Surrey offering football fanatics chance to meet Chris Kamara and win £5K

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Fun in the sun and it's only April - send us your 'mini heatwave' photos

Fun in the sun and it's only April - send us your 'mini heatwave' photos

Legend says St George fought a dragon. Photo: Getty/ChrisGorgio

St George's Day: What's the story, when is it and do we get a bank holiday?

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Police were called to Bishop's Hall at about 4.13pm. Photo: Alice Bradley

Two men stabbed in central Kingston

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Police were called to Surbiton station at 3.19pm.

Man in custody after fight at Surbiton train station

Stephen Mangan as Nathan in The Split (photo: Sister Pictures/Colin Hutton)

Behind-the-scenes photos of new BBC drama being filmed in Kingston

The White House Nursing Home rated outstanding

New Malden nursing home rated outstanding

One seat in each ward is up for election.

Full list of candidates for Elmbridge local elections 2018

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Are you bored of this?

Parking on the pavement: Where it's illegal and how the rules could change

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The attack happened in Potters Grove at about 10.45pm on April 13. Photo: Google Maps

Teenager stabbed and two others sprayed with "irritant substance" in New Malden

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The 'My Muybridge' exhibition will run from May 4 to 7.

Exhibition of local photographers' responses to Eadweard Muybridge's work coming to Kingston Museum

Kingston Universtity postraduate student Lucie Ducarre

Kingston University student with Asperger's scoops national prize for dissertation

The plans relate to the former Hands Music Centre shop.

Former music shop in Griffin Centre could turn into restaurant

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The site has been unused for more than ten years.

Fulham FC gets go-ahead to build training facilities on old BBC sports ground in Motspur Park

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Police officers rescue woman who fell into River Thames

Police officers jump in river Thames to save drowning woman

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Permission to use the High Street building as a cafe has been granted by the council.

Permission for Costa Coffee to open in Thames Ditton High Street granted

Police believe the fire was started deliberately.

Suspected arson at flat in West Molesey

Alan Mills, 46, was charged with causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving

Man charged over death of 91-year-old cyclist

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The archive includes material dating back to 1208.

Kingston archive achieves national standard

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The hustings will take place at All Saints Church on April 26.

Kingston hustings with leaders from each party to take place at All Saints Church

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David McNulty was paid more than the Prime Minister in 2017/18.

Surrey County Council chief executive pay among highest in UK

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Rachel, 17, will become a published author in May

17-year-old Tolworth Girls’ School pupil to become published author

Issy Fairclough competing at a previous competition

Surbiton girl with cystic fibrosis among world's best Irish dancers

Alexander Perepilichnyy was 44 when he died after collapsing outside his home in Weybridge.

Seafood 'number one suspect' in Russian whistleblower death, inquest hears

Bobby in his cab

Adopted Kingston cabbie tackling London Marathon children’s charity Barnardo’s

Amazing Arabella

Youtube sensation Amazing Arabella to visit the Bentall Centre this weekend and tickets are free

YMCA St Paul's Group will help young people in London and into Surrey.

YMCA groups merge in south west London and beyond

The Chalky Lane store room was broken into with bolt-cutters and valuable equipment was stolen in March.

Pair donates equipment to Chessington and Hook Utd after reading about break-in in Surrey Comet

The corn snake is thought to have crept in through a gap behind the boiler.

'I've never shaken so much': New Malden woman finds snake in kitchen cupboard

Mel Giedroyc with John Hopkins preparing for Much Ado About Nothing at the Rose Theatre. Photo: Mark Douet

Mel Giedroyc 'very very excited' to return to theatre ahead of doing Shakespeare at the Rose Theatre

Several SWR services saved after public outcry

Several SWR services saved after public outcry

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Sir Peter with Dame Judi Dench rehearsing A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Rose Theatre. Photo: Nobby Clark

'Unreserved apology' after Rose Theatre founding director Sir Peter Hall left out of Olivier Awards in memoriam tributes

David Munro (top) has praised Dominic Raab's consultation on unauthorised traveller sites. Right picture: Ian Nicholson/PA

Dominic Raab's consultation on illegal traveller camps welcomed by Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner

The escape room is proposed for the top floor of the Ace of Spades near the Hook Underpass. Photo: Google Maps

An escape room could be coming to Hook

Sha're Phillips is missing, and police are concerned for her welfare.

Missing teenager could be in Kingston

Taken in Bushy Park by Mike Matley

Photography competition to be held in Royal Parks

The jewelllery

Bromley man arrested and jewellery recovered after burglary in Cobham

Voters will choose who represents them at the council on May 3.

Full list of candidates in each ward for Kingston local election 2018

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The Cap in Hand site next to the Kingston bypass

Plans to demolish former Cap in Hand pub and build flats submitted to council

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The fire in July 2017 completely destroyed the talking newspaper's old studio. Bottom photo from Weybridge Fireplaces

Elmbridge and Runnymede talking newspaper reviews year of Weybridge Hospital Fire destroying studio

Nearly half of landlords said they might have to put up rents

New laws could make landlords hike up London rents

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It is hoped so-called ‘sin taxes’ will curb preventable diseases (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Key questions as sugar tax on soft drinks comes into force

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The local elections will take place on Thursday, May 3.

Everything you need to know about the local elections in Kingston on May 3

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Graduates on less than £25k will not have to repay student loans

Graduates on less than £25k will not have to repay student loans

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Map showing reports of Outlook outages across Europe on Friday lunchtime by downdetector.com

Microsoft Outlook is down across Europe - here's why your email is broken

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Temperatures in London to shoot up after wettest March in ten years

Weekend weather: Temperatures in London to shoot up after wettest March in ten years

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A digital marketing company such as Newsquest can help relieve the stress for business owners

We're here to help: 5 signs it's time to use a digital marketing company

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Your travel may be affected this weekend. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Travel disruption set for south west London this Sunday: This is how you might be affected

The Rose Theatre is turning ten years old.

'I think Kingston wanted a theatre and it got one': The Rose turns 10 years old

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Dominic Raab launches consultation to clamp-down on illegal caravan encampments

Dominic Raab launches consultation to clamp-down on illegal caravan encampments

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Sport

Michael Campbell celebrates his goal for Sutton Common Rovers

Campbell nets clincher as Sutton Common Rovers beat North Greenford

David Weir win his eighth Virgin London Marathon. Picture: London Marahon Events Ltd

Sutton United fan David Weir wins eighth London Marathon

Carshalton Athletic captain Danny Dudley with his head in his hands after the Sittingbourne goalkeeper makes another excellent save. Picture: Ian Gerrard

Carshalton Athletic suffer surprise 3-1 defeat at Sittingbourne

Tom Bolarinwa lashes the ball past Nathan Ashmore as Sutton United won 1-0 at Ebbsfleet United on Saturday. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Bolarinwa blasts Sutton United to victory over Ebbsfleet

Ross Lafayette heads Sutton United's goal in last Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hartlepool. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Doswell looks for Sutton United reaction at Ebbsfleet

Max Oldham scores for Corinthian-Casuals at Ramsgate last Saturday. Picture: Stuart Tree

Oldham and Ottaway on target as Corinthian-Casuals draw at Ramsgate

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Daryl Cooper-Smith heads home to put Sutton Common Rovers ahead at Godalming Town

Daryl Cooper-Smith hits four as Sutton Common Rovers beat Godalming Town

Carshalton Athletic celebrate gaining promotion after their thrilling 4-3 victory over Whyteleafe on Saturday. Picture: Ian Gerrard

Promoted Carshalton Athletic now eye Bostik South title

Sutton United's home match against Aldershot Town on April 28 has been made all-ticket. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Sutton United make National League match against Aldershot all-ticket

Tommy Wright fires Sutton United ahead at AFC Fylde last Saturday. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Ian Baird: It's sink or swim time as Sutton United host Hartlepool

Ola Sogbanmu of Carshalton Athletic in action at Walton Casuals. Picture: Ian Gerrard.

Adeniyi wants big crowd for Carshalton Athletic promotion push

Last week's goalkeeping hero Josh Uzun scores for Corinthian-Casuals against Lewes last Saturday. Picture: Stuart Tree

Corinthian-Casuals beaten by league leaders Lewes

AFC Wimbledon striker Joe Pigott

'I was in a right pickle': AFC Wimbledon man on injury and facing former club

Neal Ardley

AFC Wimbledon boss praises fatigued squad after vital 1-0 win over Charlton

AFC Wimbledon striker Joe Pigott looks on after a Ben Reeves pass | Picture: Tom West Photography

AFC Wimbledon boss on 'gamble' playing former Charlton striker in win over Addicks

Charlton's Michal Zyro goes up for a header. Photo: Tom West Photography

Report: AFC Wimbledon 1 Charlton 0: Addicks fail to take chances in Bowyer's first defeat

Paul Doswell

Doswell slams ref's decision after captain sees red in Bromley derby defeat

Josh Uzun gave a man-of-the-match performance as stand-in goalkeeper for Corinthian-Casuals against Walton Casuals. Picture Stuart Tree

Uzun saves the day for Corinthian-Casuals after Bracken's horror injury

Ryan Healy scored a last minute goal for Carshalton Athletic on Monday. Picture: Ian Gerrard

Ryan Healy's late winner keeps Carshalton Athletic on course for title

Sutton United manager Paul Doswell

10-man Sutton United put to the sword by Bromley in Easter Monday derby clash

Skipper Jamie Collins says Sutton United can pip Macclesfield Town to the National League title. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Sutton United: Collins says ref right to abandon Maidenhead match

Sutton United hope to gain revenge over Maidenhead who won 2-0 at Gander Green Lane back in September. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Sutton United: Doswell says 'massive' weekend for promotion chase

Ross Stearn celebrates his stunning goal for Sutton United against Chester on Saturday. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Doswell hails Stearn's stunner as Sutton United beat Chester

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National sport

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green celebrate (Ben Margot/AP)

Golden State Warriors march on to Western Conference semi-finals

A potentially-serious injury to Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain marred a 5-2 Champions League semi-final first-leg win over Roma (Martin Rickett/EMPICS Sport).

Jurgen Klopp more concerned by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain injury than Roma rally

Jurgen Klopp saw Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s season ended (Peter Byrne/PA)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain injury sours Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s mood

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain lies injured (Martin Rickett/Empics)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain a World Cup doubt following season-ending injury

Diego Perotti’s late penalty has given Roma hope (Peter Byrne/PA)

Roma comeback against Barcelona is warning to Liverpool, says Thompson

Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool v Roma – story of the match

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane claims his side are not favourites against Bayern Munich (Mike Egerton/PA)

Managers claim Champions League semi-final is wide open

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Your News

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Helping children in war despite battle with own challenges

‘Talking of Trains’ launches for its 57th year on Wednesday 20th September.

‘Talking of Trains’ launches for its 57th year on Wednesday 20th September.

Dog walk in Tolworth Court farm fields.

State-of-the-art new boarding house officially opened at ACS Cobham

Kingston gets ready for spiritual festival

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A taxing last few days but it's great that the sun is out and shining

A taxing last few days but it's great that the sun is out and shining

The time is right for some home renovations

The time is right for some home renovations

Scary times ahead for youngsters as their imaginations begin to grow

Confusing weather making it difficult to decide what to wear

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The Cross of St. George

St George’s Day- Veneration of the Early Martyr- Mashood Ahmad, RR6

Inspiration from Sarah's Facebook Group

Living With Cancer - A Local Story: Eleanor McDonnell Tolworth Girls' School

Local success at Washindi Trampolining Finals: Thanousha Ratnam, Tolworth Girls' School

Hampton's Play-Off Ambitions Driven By Attitude of Players Says Coach Martin Tyler - Calum Preston Kelly, The Hollyfield School

Knife crime at an all time high in the UK! Annie May Goodman, Gumley House Convent School.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have attended an Anzac Day service (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Harry and Meghan honour war dead in Anzac Day commemoration service

Tom Evans outside Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital (Peter Byrne/PA)

Parents of Alfie Evans to appeal against High Court’s Rome travel ban ruling

Police sweep Yonge Street in Toronto (Galit Rodan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Online post suggests Toronto van attack suspect may have resented women

Donald Trump is hosting Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit of his administration (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Trump and Macron make a show as best friends but tussle over Iran

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What the papers say – April 25

Australian Colonel Scott Clingan escorts Edouard Philippe and Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy at the military cemetery (Pascal Rossignol/AP)

Australians commemorate 103rd anniversary of Turkish battle

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