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Astronaut Tim Peake visits Kingston Uni scientists at London expo

Transform Leatherhead call on residents for more feedback as project moves forward

Comms company Pangea scoop three as Kingston Awards 2019 celebrates best of borough

Police want to speak with this man in connection to an 'ongoing criminal investigation'

'Some' staff at Epsom and St Helier will see pay increased to London Living Wage

Man wanted by police in connection to knifepoint robbery

Esher and Walton MP Raab under fire after meeting with family of teenager who died in collision

Chertsey photographer wins plaudits after sharing stunning pictures of town

Think you've seen it all? Poundland selling invisibility cloaks for Halloween

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In Pictures — Mole Valley Open Days celebrate historic heritage

Ewell jewellery thief breaks in and steals £30K of valuables from home

Table tennis, tea and talks — World Mental Health Day in Kingston today

More than 500 arrests made following ongoing Extinction Rebellion protests

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Epsom man on final day of epic 5,000-mile bike ride for mental health awareness

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Two properties on same road in Sunbury partially closed for drug dealing

Up to 2,500 Thomas Cook jobs saved as Hays Travel buys stores

Esher farm shop unveils new 'ghost' pumpkins for Halloween

Kingston Specsavers offer tips and share shocking cataracts impression for World Sight Day

Two curry houses from Epsom and Esher nominated for top industry award

Kingston XR pair help take Westminster Bridge by locking themselves together

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Cobham pair found guilty of assaulting police officer on roadside

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Interview: Kingston Actor and MAMMA MIA! Star Sophie Matthew

Council approve sale of Surbiton adult learning centre and pave way for new 'Free School'

Four New Malden homes burgled in three day crime spree as police issue warning

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Ashley Centre picks Epsom mental health group as Charity of the Year

Surrey activists join Extinction Rebellion protests in London

Dorking mum of five risks second arrest at Extinction Rebellion's protests

Residents campaign 'hopeful' at changing plans for new development in Epsom and Ewell

Police concern after woman 'heard shouting and screaming' inside car driving erratically in Reigate

Urgent appeal for 'extremely vulnerable' missing man from Kingston

Pizza Express has £665 million worth of debt - is it the end?

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Surrey Police told to make £10m in 'savings'

Suitcase drug dealers sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison

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TfL launch full investigation after motorcyclist dies as result of Motspur Park crash

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This is what's on offer in the Lidl and Aldi 'Aisle of Dreams' this week

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Man jailed after threatening to kill Elmbridge woman he met online

Home Sec calls to investigate Met Police over handling of former Kingston man's false claims

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into bus

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NHS Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group hire new company to carry patients

Kingston homelessness charity launch urgent appeal for donations

Armed police arrest two men at Norbiton Station after train guard 'threatened'

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Guide Dogs charity praise inclusion of Kingstonian on The Apprentice

Akala is coming to Kingston this Thursday for Black History Month

Epsom St Helier ambulance workers on 'poverty pay' despite funding boost

Police hunt Addlestone robber after suspect evades helicopter

Man arrested as police appeal for witnesses to Hampton Wick assault near Kingston Bridge

Waterstones returns to Kingston this Saturday

Byfleet carer named Care Home Worker of the Year

Cheam and Carshalton leisure centres offer free gym or swim for over 65s

Addlestone canoers storm to stunning success with 19 medals at national regatta

Man found dead in New Malden

Man in his 70s taken to hospital after being hit by car in New Malden

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Kingston paddleboarders in thrilling race through Greek canal

'I see the world through a new lens' — Weybridge bowel cancer patient heads national campaign

Majority of waste in Kingston now recycled as previous record tumbles

Fire at kennels site in Addlestone being treated as 'deliberate'

'Loud explosion' heard as crews tackle fire at kennels in Addlestone

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Hour by hour weekend weather forecast as heavy rain set for London

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WATCH

'Save Our Planet!' — school kids in Kingston join global climate protests

Green Lane Rec in Kingston partially closed by sewage overflow

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Surrey music school to be examined during child sexual abuse inquiry

Epsom man evading police after dodging court date

Met PC sacked after using 'unnecessary force' in Kingston nightclub brawl

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WATCH

Rains cause sewage overflow into Hogsmill River near Ewell

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Sh*t-faced Shakespeare is coming to Epsom

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Green start-ups need access to finance, Kingston Uni academics say

When do the clocks go back this year and what do I need to know?

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Stoneleigh thieves leave man with exposed skull after robbery turns violent

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Banstead allotment named 'best in Surrey' for wildlife

Two separate issues at London Victoria cause disruption to services and delays

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Sainsbury's announces it plans to CLOSE more than 100 stores

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Gatwick announces Thomas Cook cancellations

Sport

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Richmond 18 Bishop's Stortford 17 - unbeaten run continues

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Saracens 28 Harlequins 21 - Quins into last four of Premiership Cup despite defeat

Discipline key for Richmond success against Bishops Stortford

Brentford FC hold well-being workshop for young carers

Alec Stewart defends his Surrey squad's commitment

Carshalton back to league duty after fruitful FA Cup trip to Lowestoft

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Richmond Women claim 35-8 win over Worcester

Richmond 37 Rams 22- Unbeaten Run Extended

Richmond play host in double header

Athletics Update: Hercules aiming for top 12 finish in nationals

'He was on our watch list' - Bristol boss on the Brentford forward he eyed in the summer

Korboa on target as Carshalton prepare for FA Cup qualifier with Lowestoft Town

'One hell of a journey' - Sinckler on his rise from Quins bench to England regular

Blackheath take spoils in London derby as they overpower Rosslyn Park at The Rock

Richmond go top after 52-7 win at Hull

Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club: Top team at Crystal Palace

Richmond look to maintain unbeaten start as Kirby notches 150 not out

'We're in a better to place to last year' - Quins boss looks ahead to new season

AFC Wimbledon suspend boss Downes after FA betting charge

Rosslyn Park 47-14 Canterbury - Park's unbeaten run continues

Lowestoft Town lay in wait for Carshalton as FA Cup dream stays alive

Richmond 20 Blackheath 19 - unbeaten run continues in thriller

Report: Brentford 0 Stoke City 0 - Bees lack sting in dull affair

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Giggs defends “streetwise” James

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Harry Kane ready to handle extra pressure as captain for club and country

Johnny Sexton says Ireland are hitting their peak ahead of All Blacks clash

Lewis Hamilton thinking of Niki Lauda after Mercedes clinch title

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Helping children in war despite battle with own challenges

‘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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No point in looking for hidden meanings in our dreams when we go to sleep

'I am not an avid follower of fashion'

What is it with all these moths all of a sudden?

Having lots of fun skipping with my children

Glorious day out at the Chelsea Flower Show

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Young Reporter

A run in the right direction for Kingston by Aurora Middleton, Tolworth Girls' School

The science of music by Bella Di Cicco, Rosebery School for Girls

Local school gets level playing field by Esme Lacey, Rosebery School

Pudsy rocks at Soper Hall to raise money by Lauren Cudjoe, Reigate College

The problem with Baby Boomers by Iman Colclough, Tolworth Girls School

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Syrian troops ‘enter town close to Turkey’s border’

Johnson under pressure from Brussels as Brexit deadline looms

Typhoon Hagibis leaves dozens dead in Japan

Johnson unveils Queen’s Speech crackdown on foreign offenders

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Scientists develop robot inspectors for offshore wind farms

Death toll rises to 35 in Japan amid Typhoon Hagibis

William and Kate begin tour as Pakistan bolsters security

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