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David Attenborough gets up close to stag beetles in 'Richmond Park - National Nature Reserve'

Sir David Attenborough's Richmond Park film wins national charity film award

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A CGI impression of how a part of the development would have looked

'It's been like the sword of Damocles': appeal over rejected 1,000-home Walton "garden village" refused

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One of last year's winning dances choreographed by Henri Oguike (photo: Chris Nash)

Choreographers chosen to bring fifth Ignition Dance Festival to life at the Rose

May Comfort with her birthday cake, which reads "Nana May 104"

'May is such an inspiration to us all': Surbiton care home resident celebrates turning 104

Mayor of Kingston, Cllr Thay Thayalan, and Elmbridge Rentstart chief executive Helen Watson with Mayor of Elmbridge Cllr Shweta Kapadia

Kingston and Elmbridge welcome new mayors

The initiative has helped 4,000 people in Kingston in three years. Photo: Martin Avery Photography

4,000 people helped with fuel vouchers at Kingston food banks in last three years

Reverend John Green cuts the birthday cake beside chairwoman of Friends of St. James’ Church, Margaret Wicks

Friends of St James' Church meet with former rector to mark 30 years of helping Weybridge landmark

Olawale Kashimawo has been jailed for more than six years.

Esher member of £1million fraud gang jailed for six years

Giggling Squid serves Thai food in a tapas style.

Giggling Squid to open in former Jamie's Italian in Kingston

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Resident Wyn regularly sings to others at the home.

Surbiton care home choir leader describes 'magic' of music for people with dementia

Print Kingston will take place in Eden Walk on June 2.

'Print Kingston' public art piece to be created by Eden Walk shoppers

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The chain is cutting 'confusing' best before dates

Tesco is cutting food waste by taking away 'best-before' dates on its food

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Emily Radforth, Sydney Cassidy and Hannah Creak with their royal wedding dress designs at Kingston University

Kingston fashion students create alternative royal wedding dresses for Meghan Markle

Stephen Kennedy has been appointed "actor in residence" at Kingston Grammar School.

Archers actor Stephen Kennedy to tutor Kingston Grammar School drama pupils as new 'actor-in-residence'

Residents at Sherwood Grange were delighted to meet the trainee police dogs.

Petropolitan Police Service: trainee cop dogs visit Kingston Vale care home

Police and ambulance crews were called to Annett Road in Walton at 7.45pm. Photo: Google Maps

Elderly man fighting for life after reversing into parked car in Walton

The sinkhole appeared on the side of the road the buses are driven on. Photo: Helen Hinton

Sinkhole appears in Surbiton Crescent - cause under investigation

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Gough House plans cannot go ahead unless Neville House car park is sold to the developers.

Gough House development plans stall over issue with council-owned Neville House car park

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Cllr Stuart Selleck (left) has allowed Cllr Tim Oliver (right) to form the new administration.

Elmbridge Council leadership handed to Conservatives after election gains

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The group of goslings were reunited with their parents after being kept safe overnight.

Eight goslings reunited with parents after being found alone in the cold in Molesey

Work by George Birch (left), Freja Khela (top right) and Yena Choi (bottom right)

Young artists win place at Kingston Open Studios exhibition

Travelers have moved in at the New Malden Tesco

Travellers spotted camping at New Malden Tesco

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Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Specialised mental health support coming soon for new mums in south west London

A CGI representation of the plans

Gough House to be demolished for eight-storey building of flats and shops

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Kingston Hospital was slammed for introducing charges for disabled parking spaces in January.

Blue Badge car parking charges halted at Kingston Hospital as review is launched

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Brunel student Ricky Reel and his mother Sukhdev in 1999 (John Stillwell/PA)

Ricky Reel's mother to ask judge for information on officer who spied on her family after son's death

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Good Gym runners hope to combine getting fit with community work.

Run, get fit and do good: GoodGym combines exercise and community work as it launches in Kingston

Clare Curran, cabinet member for children, and Dave Hill, executive director for children, families and learning

Ofsted finds Surrey children's services inadequate - council promises change

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Robin Hutchinson and the Young Creative panel cut the cake at the IYAF 2018 launch (photo: Alexandra Tilling)

Comedy, dance, music, circus and more: 200 events for tenth International Youth Art Festival programme

Derick Mulondo was stabbed to death in June 2017

Mother of murdered dad is 're-energised' in campaigning to end knife crime ahead of charity match

The Duchess of Gloucester visiting Sherwood Home Care Home

Royal guest visits care home in Walton-on-Thames

The shop used to be used by Amazing Glazing Windows Ltd. Photo: Google Maps

Tattoo training academy coming to vacant Berrylands shop

Michael Byrne (centre) preparing for the Thames Marathon

'If I avoid swallowing as much water as I did last year I’ll be happy': Kingston CEO takes on 14km swim for disabled children

Budding young writer Anna has been shortlisted

Budding young writer from Thames Ditton up for literary award

Solicitor Saira Tamboo is the new face of the campaign.

Kingston solicitor the new face of national campaign challenging perceptions

Hundreds of pets rescued by fire services every year

Here is how many pets are rescued by fire services in Kent, Surrey and London each year (Hint: It's a lot)

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Delays to and from London Waterloo expected until end of service

Delays to and from Waterloo expected until end of service

An impression of the 1.2km path

Cycle path linking New Malden and Raynes Park gets the green light

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Harper Ltd new look shop

Cobham High Street jewellers reopens after first ever refurbishment

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Pip decided to donate her hair to make wigs for children with cancer

Concert for award-winning opera singer battling breast cancer to help her perform again

“This inquest must offer proper scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding Natasha’s death and how she came to die within 36 hours of entering the prison". Photo: PA

Inquest to open into inmate who died 36 hours into her sentence at Surrey prison

Ofsted inspectors will look into how London schools are dealing with knife crime. (Ben Birchall/PA)

Ofsted to look into how London schools deal with knife crime in future inspections

The Cat Who Lost Eight Lives is now available on Amazon

Chessington woman publishes children’s book after retiring from work

Mrs Mays died on April 25

Sally Mays, honoured concert pianist, teacher and music editor - Obituary

Outbreaks of measles have been confirmed across England (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Public Health England put out official warning after measles outbreak in the UK

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Heavy rain has been forecasted for today. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Heat wave over as rain hits London this weekend

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Will Burton, photographs sent by 'Ekaterina', and Ant and Dec (photo: David Davies/PA), who Will claimed to be.

From Russia with 'love': Surbiton man convinces catfish he is really Ant McPartlin

Introducing the 'delicate' Tread Lightly by The Park Brewery

The Park Brewery launch new beer to help protect Richmond Park

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Cirla Lewis went to Tolworth Girls School to speak about her experience during the Holocaust.

Holocaust survivor gives talk about time in hiding at Tolworth Girls School

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Pregnant women and new mums can benefit from the funding.

Mental health funding for service helping new and expectant mums

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One of last year's winning dances choreographed by Henri Oguike (photo: Chris Nash)

Ignition Dance Festival to hold launch party and announce winning choreographers

Cllr Liz Green is back as leader of the council after the Lib Dem landslide.

Returning council leader Liz Green's thoughts on the election and the Liberal Democrats' task at hand

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Young baker practises making Madeleine cakes ahead of Mortlake Bake Off 2018

Deliciously fun baking festival all set for Saturday

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Daniel Egbunike (Danny Darko) hopes to win professional titles.

Kingston professional boxer hopes rise from drug dealing past will inspire people 'trapped' like he was

Trevor Quy and Neil Beckett (left and right) collecting their award from Katherine Hall of Bentalls at last year's awards (photo: Jackie King)

Kingston charities 'should apply to business awards': 2017 winners Man and Boy

From left: Alan Birkinshaw, Odalys and Jean-Christophe Nebel, and Olga and Yannis Kazantzidis.

Mystery of 250-year-old unreadable Kingston milestone solved

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The event is hoped to get people to talk about death more openly.

'Death cafe' for people to talk about mortality coming to Kingston Hospital

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Chessington Zoo's new tigers cool off during UK heatwave

Pictures: Chessington Zoo's tigers cool off during UK heatwave

An example of what is coming to Sandown Park this summer

Dragons, battling robots and life-sized animals all made of Lego coming to Sandown Park Racecourse

Kingston Samaritans volunteers have been helping people in crisis for 50 years.

'Services like ours are needed now more than ever': Kingston Samaritans turns 50

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The building used to hold a Jane Norman shop.

Plans to turn vacant central Kingston shop into restaurant

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Councillor Gareth Roberts, leader of the Lib Dems who won a majority in Richmond

Election results: Leader of Liberal Democrats promises fresh start for borough

25-year-olds should get a £10,000 payment funded by inheritance tax, a think tank has suggested

Every 25-year-old 'should get a £10,000 payment' that could help them buy a home

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London councils results. Image: PA

London councils: Labour, Tories and Lib-Dems all claim victory

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The Liberal Democrats have regained control of Kingston Council.

Liberal Democrats storm Kingston local elections with 18 gains

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The first Go Cycle route, in Portsmouth Road, opened in April 2017.

New Go Cycle works to begin: road closures and delays expected

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One seat in each ward was up for election.

Conservatives gain seats in Elmbridge but council remains under no overall control

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Lucy Garrett, Suhani Boobal, Rishita Karamsetty and Prisha Sood at Buckingham Palace

Tiffin Girls pupils go to Buckingham Palace to celebrate national codebreaking challenge success

An impression of how part of the Drake Park development could look

Residents 'pessimistic' as Drake Park 'garden village' appeal decision nears

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Alan Byrne received two suspended sentences.

Surbiton carpenter sentenced for £18,000 tax fraud

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Two men over 60 assaulted in West Molesey

Two men over 60 assaulted in West Molesey

Nearly 30 flats get green light in Surbiton have site vacant since 2010

Nearly 30 flats get green light in Surbiton on site vacant since 2010

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Sport

Sutton United players celebrating. Photo: Paul Loughlin

Sutton United announce first two pre-season fixtures

Louis John against Bromley's Adam Mekki. Photo: Paul Loughlin

Defender thanks Sutton United after leaving to join League Two club

Ray Wilkins was only too pleased to help promote last summer's clash between Chelsea and Rangers legends at Sutton United FC

Chelsea and Rangers legends meet at Sutton United for Ray Wilkins Cup

Roger and Brian Phillips

Twin Corinthian-Casuals fans clean up at National Game Awards

Carshalton Athletic player-manager Peter Adeniyi. Picture: Ian Gerrard

Carshalton Athletic boss Adeniyi reflects on title-winning season

Action from last year's race. Picture: Sandown Park/The Jockey Club.

Matchbook Brigadier Gerard Evening returns to Sandown Park

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Sutton United Ladies. Photo: Paul Loughlin / Duncan Muller

Sutton United Ladies win promotion after clinching league title

Walton Casuals players celebrate their penalty shoot-out win at Corinthian-Casuals. Picture: Stuart Tree

Walton Casuals beat Corinthian-Casuals on penalties in play-off final

Tom Bolarinwa lines-up a shot for Sutton United in their 3-2 defeat at home to Boreham Wood. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Sutton United's loss to Boreham Wood is bittersweet for Doswell

Terell Thomas in action for Sutton United at AFC Fylde. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Terell Thomas enjoying Sutton United's promotion push

Josh Uzun scores form the spot as Corinthian-Casuals beat Greenwich Borough in the play-off. Picture: Stuart Tree

Corinthian-Casuals cruise to play-off final with win at Greenwich Borough

Sutton United are just one win away from the Vanarama National League play-off final. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Sutton United announce ticket arrangements for play-off semi-final

Tommy Wright put Sutton United ahead against Aldershot on Saturday. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Doswell hails 'fantastic season' after Sutton United beat Aldershot

Nathan Daly celebrates with Corinthian-Casuals fans after they snatched a play-off place at the expense of their opponents. Picture: Stuart Tree

Last-gasp Harry Ottaway goal takes Corinthian-Casuals into play-offs

Carshalton Athletic clinched the Bostik South title on Saturday with a 7-0 thrashing of VCD Athletic. Pictures: Ian Gerrard

Carshalton Athletic win Bostik South title with 7-0 victory

Sutton United's Josh Taylor (right) impressed in last Saturday's 1-0 victory at Ebbsfleet United. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Micky Stephens says Sutton United's win at Ebbsfleet renewed belief

Sutton United take on Aldershot Town this Saturday. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Get your tickets for Sutton United's big match against Aldershot

Corinthian-Casuals lost 3-1 at Herne Bay then thumped Guernsey 5-0. Picture: Stuart Tree

Corinthian-Casuals face crunch clash at play-off rivals Hythe Town

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

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National sport

LeBron James, right, led the scoring with 46 points in game seven (Ron Schwane/AP)

LeBron James at his brilliant best as Cleveland Cavaliers force decider

Jonny Bairstow is not writing off England’s chances (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Bairstow not writing off England’s chances despite Pakistan dominance

Chris Gunter believes Wales are on the right track after making long trips to China and the United States (Nick Potts/PA)

Gunter believes long-haul fixtures will pay off for Wales team

Mark Hughes has signed a new deal at Southampton (John Walton/PA)

Mark Hughes signs three-year deal to stay at Southampton

Georginio Wijnaldum insists Liverpool’s players and fans have been waiting for a return to the Champions League final (Dave Thompson/PA).

Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum waiting for Champions League moment

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the club are back where they belong among Europe’s elite (Nick Potts/PA)

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool are back where they belong

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk admits sometimes he can be too laid back on the field (Dave Thompson/PA).

Laid-back Van Dijk may need to amp it up for Champions League final

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‘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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Glorious day out at the Chelsea Flower Show

Glorious day out at the Chelsea Flower Show

What an honour to be included in new Kingston exhibition

What an honour to be included in new Kingston exhibition

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Importance of teaching kids the value of love and money

Angellica Bell recalls running the Marathon several years ago

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A new baby panda at Malaysia Zoo in Kuala Lumpur (Vincent Thian/AP)

Baby panda born in Malaysia zoo makes media appearance

What the papers say – May 26

What the papers say – May 26

President Donald Trump said the summit might be getting back on track (Evan Vucci/AP)

Summit after all? US in very productive talks with North Korea, says Trump

About half of the approximately 7,000 civilians who worked for the British in Afghanistan were interpreters (PA file)

Afghan interpreter scheme fails to relocate any to safety in UK, report finds

The Duke of Sussex pub in Waterloo has a new image on their swing sign (Duke of Sussex/PA)

Duke of Sussex pub honours newly-married couple with portrait swing sign

People pass a mural of Savita Halappanavar in Dublin, as Ireland goes to the polls to vote in the referendum on the 8th Amendment of the Irish Constitution.

Exit polls suggest landslide vote for reform in Irish abortion referendum

Exit poll data suggests Irish citizens have voted to reform abortion laws (PA)

Apparent abortion rights victory prompt calls for action in Northern Ireland

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