Surrey Comet: Local news in Kingston, Surbiton, Tolworth, New Malden, Worcester Park and

Final plea from Kingston pensioner over closure of sheltered housing

9:00am Thursday 9th February 2012

A vulnerable pensioner has made a last minute plea for Kingston Council to halt plans to close a communal block of sheltered housing flats.

Memorial mass for much loved former New Malden headteacher

8:30am Thursday 9th February 2012

A New Malden school will hold a memorial mass for a much loved former head teacher known for his dry sense of humour and love of poetry.

Eco-minister Ed Davey pledges to continue campaigning for Kingston

8:00am Thursday 9th February 2012

Edward Davey has pledged to continue campaigning on Kingston issues after landing his "dream job" in the cabinet.

Gritters travelled 6,500 miles to clear Surrey's roads

11:00am Thursday 9th February 2012

Gritters treated almost 6,500 miles of roads this weekend travelling further than London to Cape Town.

Murderer Bellfield denied right to appeal

12:18pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Killer Levi Bellfield has been denied the right to appeal against his conviction for murdering Walton teenager Milly Dowler.

Family of 'poisoned' dog deluged with sympathy letters

9:44am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A family whose beloved pet dog was allegedly poisoned at an exclusive golf course has been inundated by letters of condolence from animal lovers.

Mentally-ill man set fire to himself over eviction fears

9:48am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A mentally-ill man killed himself by setting fire to his front room over fears he would be kicked out of his home, a coroner ruled.

War Horse piper plays for New Malden children

9:52am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A young musician behind one of the most poignant moments in the latest Spielberg blockbuster has enthralled New Malden pupils with stories from the set.

Rose Theatre's ticket sales dropped last year

10:01am Tuesday 7th February 2012

POLL: Kingston's Rose Theatre saw another financial loss last year as ticket sales dropped and it struggled to find a hit, according to its latest accounts.