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Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Surrey policeman wins award with new drug dealing approach
A police officer working in Runnymede has won a prestigious award after developing an innovative approach to drug dealing on an Addlestone estate.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:44:45 +0000
Mixed views in Surrey amid enhanced coronavirus testing
Targeted coronavirus testing has been rolled out in Surrey as authorities work to contain the spread of the South African variant.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:09:58 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:58:03 +0000
Woman rushed to hospital after crash in Surbiton
A woman was rushed to hospital after a car flipped onto its side in a crash on St James Road in Surbiton Monday (February 1).

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:58:56 +0000
Flood warning for Chertsey, people encouraged to take action
A flood warning has been issued for parts of Chertsey after heavy rainfall as residents were warned by authorities to take "immediate action" to address the dangers on Tuesday (February 2).

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:16:50 +0000
Call for volunteers in Surrey to test against Covid variant
Surrey’s Local Resilience Forum (SLRF) are looking for volunteers to help test for the South African coronavirus variant in Egham.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:44:49 +0000
Kingston Uni study finds flaws in government PPE sourcing
A study published by researchers at Kingston University (KU) uncovered major shortfalls in the government's sourcing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic in t...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:31:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock confirms 90% of over 80s have had Covid jab
Stay with us for updates as Matt Hancock gives a Covid vaccine update to the nation.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:43:23 +0000
Man stabbed and seriously injured in New Malden
A man was stabbed and suffered severe injuries in what police described as a 'brutal' attack in New Malden on Thursday night (January 28).

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:29:17 +0000
Flooding possible in South West London as alerts issued
A number of new flood alerts and one flood warning were issued for areas of South West London on Monday (February 1) after further rainfall heightened the possibility of flooding in the region.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
British Gas workers strike in New Malden
British Gas workers are continuing to strike in New Malden over a "fire and re-hire" contract they say is being forced on them by parent company Centrica.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:34:49 +0000
SA variant: 'Surge testing' to begin in Surrey & London
Urgent door-to-door testing for the South Africa variant is to start in parts of England, including London, after untraceable cases of coronavirus have been found.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:13:57 +0000
New laws you need to be aware of in February 2021
A number of new law changes will come into effect from this month involving laws on vehicle tyres, contracts of employment and pensions.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:56:41 +0000
Fraudster duo who targeted elderly in Surrey jailed
A pair of fraudsters who targeted the vulnerable and elderly in Surrey have been jailed after a probe by Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:11:05 +0000
Appeal after man sexually assaults woman in Leatherhead
There is a public information appeal out after a woman was sexually assaulted in Leatherhead earlier this month (Thursday, January 14).

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:47:00 +0000
Two arrested after East Surrey Hospital staff abused
Two men were arrested by police today (Thursday, January 28) after a distressing incident at East Surrey Hospital last week involving the abuse of hospital staff.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:09:00 +0000
Flood alert issued for Kingston after heavy rains
Residents and road users in Kingston are being warned over possible flooding in the area after heavy rainfall over night.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:57:30 +0000
Diabetes help groups offer lockdown boost in Surrey
A series of online support groups to help Surrey residents diagnosed with diabetes is being launched in February by the national Diabetes UK charity.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:06:52 +0000
Trains unable to run due to flooding between Horsham and Epsom
TRAINS are currently unable to run between Horsham and Epsom due to heavy flooding on the railway line.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:34:38 +0000
Group stormed East Surrey Covid ward and abused staff
A group of people who refused to wear masks abused NHS staff at the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill and gained access to a patient critically ill with Covid, it has emerged.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:30:36 +0000
Coronavirus: SW London doctor speaks from frontline
A DOCTOR speaks of the preassures on GP surgeries, the new strain, and people not following guidelines during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:20:30 +0000
South East ambulance crews grateful for army's Covid support
Ambulance crews from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) have expressed their gratitude after military personnel were drafted in to help them in their duties during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:42:36 +0000
Covid infection rates drop in SW London, cases remain high
The infection rates for the Covid-19 coronavirus are falling across South West London and North Surrey, but numbers of new cases remain high in many boroughs in the region.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:50 +0000
All schools in England to remain closed until at least March 8
Sir Keir Starmer criticised Boris Johnson for challenging him to declare that schools are safe when they are not able to open until March.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD: UK parcel delivery firms ranked
DPD has been voted the "best" parcel delivery service in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:59:10 +0000
Men sought after brutal robberies in Sunbury
Police are appealing to the public in the hunt for two men linked to violent robberies that took place in Sunbury last month.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:17:26 +0000
Councils handed power to close pubs until July
The Government has extended lockdown laws to allow councils in England to close public spaces, shops, restaurants and bars until 17 July 2021, according to The Telegraph.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:33:41 +0000
Man sexually exposes self to woman in Thorpe, Surrey
Police are appealing for information from the public as they hunt for a man who sexually exposed himself to a woman in Thorpe earlier this month.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:09:23 +0000
Covid: Boris Johnson to lead press conference this afternoon
Boris Johnson will address the national at a Government coronavirus briefing this afternoon.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:41:26 +0000
Landlord faces 'sex for rent' charges after ITV probe
Prosecutors have charged a 52-year-old man over “sex for rent” allegations in what is believed to be the first case of its kind.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:54:07 +0000
London warned of treacherous sub-zero conditions after snow
Londoners have been warned to expect widespread sub-zero temperatures and icy, treacherous conditions caused by Sunday's snowfall.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:00:13 +0000
Our favourite snow pictures across south London and Surrey
This weekend our readers witnessed picturesque snow settle across South London and Surrey.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:41:44 +0000
Johnson says some lockdown rules could be eased in February
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said some Covid lockdown measures could be eased by the middle of February.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:30:25 +0000
Dog helps find high-risk missing person in Hersham
A dog was highly praised after helping the authorities find a high-risk missing person in Hersham recently.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:17:29 +0000
Emily Macdonagh and Peter Andre in Epsom for Covid vaccine
Dr Emily Macdonagh and her husband Peter Andre attended Epsom Hospital on Friday (January 22) record the junior doctor receiving her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:53:52 +0000
Mass vaccination centre opens at Hawks Road in Kingston
The Hawks Road Clinic in Kingston opens as one of four new mass vaccination centres administering jabs against Covid-19 in London this week.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:45:48 +0000
UK weather: Snow pictures across south London and Surrey
Good afternoon, we will be bringing you pictured updates as snow falls across south west London and Surrey We will be sharing some of the best photos our readers have captured today. Send us your photos to monica.charsley@newsquest.co.uk Stay here...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:25:43 +0000
Where snow is likeliest in SW London and Surrey this weekend
Temperatures are dropping and the weather is changing as places up and down the country are expecting to see snow this weekend.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:19:56 +0000
Nonsuch Park Cheam gate closed amid vaccination increase
Nonsuch Park Cheam Gate is closed to all vehicles except for vaccinations this weekend.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:17:21 +0000
Met Police officer, 37, dies after catching Covid-19
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has died after testing positive for Covid-19, the force has announced.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:22:08 +0000
Met Office issues cold weather warning as snow forecast
Public Health England has issued a warning to keep warm as the Met Office forecast a spell of cold weather.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:51:15 +0000
Bridge crash blocks trains between Norbiton and Teddington
All train lines between Norbiton and Teddington stations are currently blocked after a vehicle hit a bridge in the area.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:00:03 +0000
Photo gallery of Epsom zoo's animal weigh-in
An adorable series of photos featuring Hobbledown zoo's weird and wonderful animal inhabitants have emerged after the centre's annual weigh in.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:16:43 +0000
Driver took mask off to verbally abuse Staines worker
Police are appealing for information in the search for a man who verbally abused a petrol station worker and breached Covid safety measures in the process.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:15:17 +0000
Covid: Couple marry in Kingston Hospital before man's death
A couple who were together for 25 years were married in Kingston Hospital just days before the husband, who was being treated for Covid-19, passed away.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:43:07 +0000
Body found at Beachy Head in search for missing Surrey woman
A body believed to be that of a Leatherhead woman reported missing yesterday (January 20) has been found in Beachy Head.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:34:00 +0000
Covid safety concerns voiced by Thorpe Park worker
Concerns over the safety of workers at Thorpe Park have surfaced as the park confirmed some employees are returning to "critical roles" on site.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:31:53 +0000
Leatherhead woman missing near Beachy Head
A woman from Leatherhead in Surrey has been reported missing near Beachy Head on the Sussex Downs.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:34:54 +0000
Flood warnings across Surrey after Storm Christoph
Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected in multiple parts of Surrey including Walton and Leatherhead in the aftermath of the heavy rains brought by Storm Christoph.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:55:44 +0000
Portaloos stolen from Covid testing site in Chertsey
Two portaloos have been stolen from a Covid testing centre in Chertsey, prompting a police investigation.



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