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Nightclub boss charged over work at historic hall

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:04:21 +0000

A nightclub owner from Twickenham has been charged with unauthorised demolition work at a historic former cinema in Kingston.

Residents demand action over "forgotten" footpaths

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Residents of a Chessington estate have called on Kingston Council to fix “dangerous” footpaths that have been overlooked for more than two years.

South American burglary gangs put pressure on police

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:30:00 +0000

A “massive network” of South American burglars targeting homes near the A3 is draining police resources from other parts of the borough, councillors heard.

UPDATE: Road reopened after 'punishing' Tolworth Broadway fire

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:01:19 +0000

Police have re-opened the Tolworth Broadway after an earlier flat fire.

Tolworth Broadway flat fire causing travel disruption

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:03:15 +0000

A flat fire near Tolworth Broadway is causing traffic disruption in the area.

Mayor's motoring cost £50,000 last year

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:50:00 +0000

Nearly £50,000 of taxpayers’ money was spent driving the mayor to official engagements in the past year.

Secret report: Fire alarm in Madingley blaze flat failed

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000

A secret fire brigade report has revealed the smoke alarm in the flat where the Madingley tower block blaze began did not work.

Anger over refusal to reverse hospital bed closures

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Campaigners have criticised Tolworth Hospital’s refusal to reverse a decision to close inpatient mental health beds.

Paper aeroplanes set to swoop on Kingston roundabout

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:10:00 +0000

A new sculpture that celebrates Kingston’s aviation heritage has been given a flying start with a grant from the Mayor of London.

Mosques honoured in Parliament for flood disaster donations

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:56:57 +0000

Mosques that donated money to help Pakistan recover from the devastating 2010 floods have been honoured at a parliamentary reception.