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Mystery surrounds missing Surbiton Hospital arch

2:50pm Sunday 5th July 2009

Can you solve the mystery of the whereabouts of a bronze arch over the gateposts of Surbiton Hospital?

Rocket scientist returns to thank Kingston Hospital midwives

11:40am Sunday 5th July 2009

A Nasa rocket scientist whose life was saved by Kingston midwives two decades ago has visited the hospital for a reunion with staff.

Coroner apologises over delays to Worcester Park couple's inquest

8:00am Sunday 5th July 2009

A coroner has apologised to the family of a young couple who died in a car crash in Spain, for the length of time it took to complete their inquest.

Confusion of Kingston's K-Link watchdog continues

3:50pm Saturday 4th July 2009

The confusion over who is looking out for patients in Kingston is set to continue, after two rival watchdog bodies both met a deadline to hand in their annual reports to the Department for Health.

Only 25% of people think Kingston Council is value for money

1:00pm Saturday 4th July 2009

Only a quarter of council tax payers feel Kingston Council provides value for money, according to a national survey.

Coombe Girls' School student gets gold from Duke of Edinburgh

Coombe Girls' School student gets gold from Duke of Edinburgh

10:10am Saturday 4th July 2009

Adventurous Coombe Girls’ School student Harriet Owens has seen hours of map reading through muddy countryside and chilly nights in tents pay off, after being presented the gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at St James’ Palace recently.

Kingston Hospital could suffer when new IT system launches

7:30am Saturday 4th July 2009

Performance at Kingston Hospital could suffer when it goes live with the IT records system in September.

NHS Surrey changes its tack on swine flu

6:40am Saturday 4th July 2009

NHS Surrey has responded swiftly to Health Secretary Andy Burnham’s announcement that the UK’s response to swine flu is changing phase from containment to treatment.

Surrey County Council scoops dubious award from Tax Payers' Alliance

4:42pm Friday 3rd July 2009

An organisation has accused Surrey County Council (SCC) of squandering more than £30,000-a-year of taxpayers’ money on propaganda, instead of using the money on improving its “inadequate” rated services.

Surrey catering service hits jackpot in healthy meals competition

4:02pm Friday 3rd July 2009

Surrey County Council’s catering service has beaten stiff competition to scoop an award in a healthy meals competition, and a trip to Las Vegas.



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