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

Nightclub boss charged over work at historic hall

11:04am Monday 13th February 2012

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

8:00am Monday 13th February 2012

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

7:30am Monday 13th February 2012

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

8:01pm Sunday 12th February 2012

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

Tolworth Broadway flat fire causing travel disruption

6:03pm Sunday 12th February 2012

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

Mayor's motoring cost £50,000 last year

4:50pm Sunday 12th February 2012

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

9:30am Sunday 12th February 2012

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

9:30am Sunday 12th February 2012

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

9:10am Sunday 12th February 2012

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