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Letter to the Editor: 20mph speed limit is a total waste of time
I read your article about a 20mph speed limit in Surbiton with some interest. I also read some of the comments as well. The reason why I read it with interest is that I have lived in King Charles Road for more than 20 years. For a few years
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Letter to the Editor: Car scratch driver should be ashamed of themselves
On October 9, I parked my car at New Malden Waitrose. The car park was quite full. I reversed carefully into the space along the wall. On my return an hour later I observed the car beside me had changed since my arrival. The new car was parked
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Letter to the Editor: Some objections to Shell garage closure
As chairperson of the New Malden (Beverley Ward) Residents’ Association, we understand that there is not much we can do if Shell wishes to sell the site. However, we do object on the following grounds: 1. Parking: I understand the proposal
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Letter to the Editor: Loss of petrol garage would be a blow
The New Malden Shell garage would be a loss. I almost always buy my petrol there and without it will have to go to Murco, in Kingston Road, which is small and crowded, or to Shannon Corner, which is not on my route. The flats and a small Sainsbury
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PICTURES Hundreds turn out for best-ever Christmas light switch-on in Epsom
The people of Epsom turned out in force last night for the town's "best-ever" Christmas lights switch-on with fireworks, music and other festivities. Attractions in the town centre included a giant snow globe, Santa’s grotto in the clock tower
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Letter to the Editor: New Kingston Hospital ticket machines are pay on exit
John Tuthill (New Kingston Hospital ticket machines are uncharitable) should no longer worry about how long to pay for in Kingston Hospital car park. The new machines, which require you to provide your registration number, are part of a pay-on-exit
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Subterranean Homesick Hues: Bob Dylan artwork goes on display in Kingston
A series of paintings by Bob Dylan are on display in Kingston. The Drawn Blank series has been critically acclaimed for providing an insight into the legendary singer-songwriter's mind. The eight limited-edition graphics are on display at Castle
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Rydens application takes its first steps toward "much-needed" revamp
Rydens Enterprise School has been given permission to create a new access point for a new access point at its new development, in what one council described as the most contentious planning issue in 35 years. Previous meetings have been dogged
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Holidaymakers left to sweat over £20,000 refund after New Malden tour operator cancels luxury cruise
Holidaymakers have been left £20,000 out of pocket after a Christian tour operator cancelled a planned Mediterranean cruise and stalled on refunds. New Malden-based LivingSun Holidays had scheduled a 10-day trip taking in Turkey, Greece and Israel
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Beautiful borough pictures released to aid Princess Alice Hospice
One hundred photos of the borough have been collated into a new book. Launched on November 11, Michael Aspel OBE wrote the foreword for the book and attended the launch party. Landscape photographer Astrid McGechan is behind the Elmbridge Hundred
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Light switch-ons heralding the start of Christmas
Christmas is drawing closer and throughout the borough lights will be switched on, mulled wine supped and mince pies nibbled on. Various fairs, markets and parades are making their mark in the countdown to the big day. Following tradition
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Kingston Council accused of 'fait accompli' after expansion plans approved at Surbiton special needs school
A proposal to expand a special needs school has been approved, despite opposition from governors at a neighbouring school. Dysart School, in Ewell Road, Surbiton, wants to create 24 extra spaces for students with complex learning difficulties using