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The company has announced plans to close 21 high street stores, resulting in 320 job losses

Thomas Cook to close in Kingston as company blames 'wider challenges of the high street'

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New water fountain opens in Kingston Town Centre

Tesco shuts 24-hour New Malden store after 'traveller incursion'

Surrey Police to step up patrols after 'spate' of burglaries

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Kingston Council to debate declaring a climate emergency

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Marmite peanut butter is launching in the UK - but do we love or hate the idea?

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Elmbridge theatre group staging Alzheimer's play in memory of BBC producer

'Knives and knuckledusters' recovered at Kingsmeadow after Wimbledon and Waterloo station 'disorder'

Massive delays on SW Railway expected to cause problems all through the day

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Inspectors’ damning report on ‘inadequate’ Tadworth care home

Kingston Royals Swimmers make a splash at Surrey County Championships

Co-op launches online delivery service using electric bikes

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Bosses ponder merging six CCGs across southwest London into one

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The Europa League trophy is coming to Walton - and this football legend will be there too

Crash temporarily closes Surbiton Hill Road in Kingston

Over 100 weapons handed in during Operation Sceptre knife amnesty

Council left 'disappointed' by Epsom Hospital land sale

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Epsom College praised by inspectors as it's rated 'excellent' in all areas

A new Be At One bar is coming to Epsom soon

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Surrey Police announce plans for new HQ — in Leatherhead

Campaigners slam Epsom and St Helier as fifth of land is sold at 'knockdown price'

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SW environmental charity in awareness drive for Earth Hour event

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Final consultation for Kingston playground improvements and new outdoor gym

Memorial bench remembers Elmbridge school caretaker

Car fire on M25 causing delays

B&Q owner Kingfisher starts hunt for new boss amid plans for more store closures

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Mole Valley Life launches Virtual Reality service

Kingston Mayoral Awards honour heroes of the borough

Visually impaired eye clinic specialist from Kingston hospital wins Unsung Hero award

Radio Jackie celebrates its 50th birthday

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Epsom and Ewell mayor interviewed for Talking Newspaper

Footballer backs charity campaign to fight stigma around men asking for help

Firefighters accuse Fireman Sam and Peppa Pig of sexism

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GALLERY: These are the 37 wanted faces that will be plastered all around London in police crackdown

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Two men arrested and another in hospital following Tolworth assault

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Cancer Research in New Malden hosting Bake Off event this Saturday

Man who sent indecent images of himself to 'girl' avoids jail

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Families lose High Court challenge against Surrey County Council over £21m SEN cuts

Interview with Kingston actor Jeremy Todd starring in Union Theatre's Othello

Former Epsom police station to make way for 29 new flats

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Worcester Park man wanted by police is arrested

Old Epsom pub to be turned into flats after residents' pushback

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New parking charges in Kingston prompt backlash

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Surrey Police chart progress of knife amnesty efforts and Operation Sceptre

Mole Valley District Council to assume control of woodlands in fight against ash dieback disease

Children stage 'riotous' Purim play at Kingston Liberal Synagogue

Pyjamas and face paint as veterans care home embraces Comic Relief

Transform Leatherhead moves forward with Spring Forum

REVEALED: How many kids have been caught with knives in schools across south London

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Police hunt for wanted Worcester Park man who could be in Epsom

Epsom Hospital team goes the 'lung-distance' and raises £13,000

Duo charged with drug dealing offences after being stopped in Ewell

Sniffer dogs find big stash hidden in box of crisps in Epsom shop

Two men sentenced in connection with keyless car thefts totalling up to £250,000

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No-deal Brexit rejected: How MPs in SW London and N Surrey voted last night

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Molesey drag queen crowned champion at inaugural Miss Drag UK pageant

Smashed Surbiton store front gets £1,000 repair job — thanks to the culprits

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Leading judges hear bid to clear name of disgraced celebrity agent Max Clifford

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Leatherhead students meet Schools Minister for menstrual health initiative

Three men sentenced over Sunbury Locks killing

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Epsom and Ewell food bank in big financial boost

Disabled girl from Kingston gets new specialist buggy from Newlife charity

New school for children with autism to be built in Chessington

'We couldn't be more proud': Kingston Royal Marine awarded MBE

Mothercare sells Early Learning Centre to help pay off debts

Storm Gareth to batter London with 80mph winds and possibility of flooding

Parents in #HopeForHuxley funding bid for severely disabled son

Award-winning care service expands into Epsom, Banstead and Reigate

Funding bid to help refurbish Horton Chapel into new venue

Daughter of murdered Russian exile found dead at New Malden home in heartfelt appeal

High Court to begin review of Heathrow expansion, legal challenges today

PHOTO GALLERY: Children get dressed up as characters for World Book Day

Sport

Quins announce eight new signings for 2019/20 season with more to come

Athletics: Herne Hill Harriers Update

Athletics: Herne Hill Harriers Update

Athletics: Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club Update

Athletics: Striders of Croydon Update

'There’s another trophy that we want to go and win' - Grand Slam winner on Quins' goal

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Quins look to 'hit the ground running after lengthy international break

Carshalton Athletic fire warning with win over league leaders

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Paul Doswell takes a break from managing Sutton United

Walton & Hersham 0 Sutton Common Rovers 5 -Rovers dispatch lowly Walton with ease

Quins flyer ready for league action after Grand Slam triumph

Carshalton dispatch table-toppers Dorking to mount play-off charge

Dean Brennan departure shocks Kingstonian

Brentford boss takes aim at Baggies 'game management' but seeks improvement within

Report: Leatherhead 0 – 0 Folkestone Invicta

Seven heaven for Hercules Wimbledon at British Masters

Seven heaven for Hercules Wimbledon at British Masters

Brennan's boys suffer another defeat at Harlow Town

Sheffield United 2 Brentford 0 - Bees unable to make extra man count

Sutton Common Rovers 3 Southall 0 - Rovers end four game winless spell

Casuals look for positives in 1-1 draw with Bishop's Stortford

Carshalton set sights on play-offs after win at Potters Bar

Richmond produce their finest to hold on against Ealing

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National sport

Enrique praises Ramos as ‘unique’ player’s penalty secures win for Spain

Fury set to fight Schwarz with Wilder rematch possible next year

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Charlie Edwards targets building a legacy after successful defence of his title

Italy coach Roberto Mancini talks up Moise Kean following Finland win

Charlie Edwards cruises to first defence of his WBC flyweight title

Jamal Lewis was always fully committed to Northern Ireland

Jadon Sancho grateful for England team-mate Raheem Sterling’s guidance

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Your News

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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Mum About Town

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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National news

Voting under way in Thailand’s first election since 2014 coup

Two children among injured after ‘serious’ collision in Erdington

RAF flight with 20 tonnes of aid heading to Mozambique to help cyclone victims

What the papers say – March 24

Leonard urges swifter action to tackle child poverty

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Tax relief for internet firms to install fibre broadband

Action plan to target waiting times for suspected cancer patients

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