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The Surrey Comet brings you news, sport and leisure from Kingston, Surbiton, Tolworth, New Malden, Chessington, Hook and Elmbridge. Keeping you up to date with what’s happening in your area, your local sports teams and what there is to get up to in your free time. On the website, you can also check out our video news section, picture galleries, the paperless newspaper e-edition, list your own even

ts for free, write your own blog, book advertisements and loads more. The local information section offers up to date weather forecasts and traffic and travel information as well as invaluable facts and figures on areas such as homes, crime, schools, local government and health. We also have a history of supporting school pupils and students in getting their first work published in the field of local journalism. For more information about our Young Reporter's Scheme, visit: https://www.youngreporter.co.uk/

23/09/2024

Check your pockets! It could be you! 🤑

A Lotto HotPicks prize worth £350,000 bought in Kingston still hasn’t been claimed.

22/09/2024

Take care! ⚠

The Met Office has warned of heavy rain and potential delays and cancellations to public transport as a yellow weather warning is in place across…

21/09/2024

11-year-old Francesca from Epsom plays Colette Corrigan in Call the Midwife and now she's been nominated for an award!🤩👇 https://trib.al/EUJ3dKm

20/09/2024

One involved Epsom Nursery and Primary School, where he stole several iPad

A prolific burglar from Epsom has been jailed for just over two years after admitting to a series of thefts at Guildford Crown Court on Friday, 13…

20/09/2024

Great work by our fire crews!🚒

A fire at a two-storey house in New Malden is under investigation by London Fire Brigade.

19/09/2024

🚨BREAKING:
All lines have CLOSED

A person has been hit by a train near Selhurst station.

18/09/2024

🚨BREAKING: Motorists are urged to allow extra time to complete their journey

All traffic on the M25 near Surrey has stopped due to a van fire, causing long delays in the area.

18/09/2024

Shocking stuff!😧😡

A doctor at Kingston Hospital has been found guilty of fraudulently claiming thousands of pounds for hours he did not work and is now set to be…

17/09/2024

This week dogs have been allowed into The Range stores for the first time 🐾

16/09/2024

Horrific😡

A man has been taken to hospital after being struck on the head with a bottle in Greenwich.

16/09/2024

WOW what a little star!🤩🤩

A girl from Epsom has been nominated for a TV Times Award for her role in the hit BBC One Drama Call the Midwife.

14/09/2024

📢 Are you aged 14 to 18 with ambitions of being a journalist?

The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper.

Since 2008, the scheme has given thousands of students huge advantages through this unique opportunity.

For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ➡️ www.youngreporter.co.uk

This could be the start of your career as a journalist! 🤩

13/09/2024

Have you noticed changes with your water?💧

Residents in several areas served by the Cheam Water Treatment Works are currently experiencing increased water hardness, and the issue is expected…

10/09/2024

Amazing work by the fire crews tackling such a difficult blaze🚨👨‍🚒

Firefighters are still working to put out a fire at a waste collection site on Weir Road in Wimbledon that started on Saturday night. Six fire…

10/09/2024

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10/09/2024

Were you affected by the 'cloudy' water? 👀🚰

Thames Water has responded to customer reports of cloudy water in the Epsom area, confirming that the issue is under investigation.

09/09/2024

It’s so difficult to keep children safe when the world is changing so fast – bringing with it new dangers. We know just how much of a challenge it is – because we’ve been fighting to protect children for 140 years. By leaving a gift to the NSPCC in your Will, you’ll help ensure we’re always there for children. You’ll help us give support, guidance and protection – when it’s needed most. Find out more about gifts in Wills to the NSPCC today. Request your free gifts in Wills guide.
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05/09/2024

She could be a STAR! ⭐

A 16-year-old from Surbiton could make an appearance at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

04/09/2024

🚨 BREAKING:

The area has been cordoned off

A major road in central London has closed after a "serious" crash between a cyclist and a lorry.

04/09/2024

'Our boys were happy, active children, full of life and happiness'. RIP 💔

A mum has paid tribute to her three children and husband who were found dead at a house in Surrey.

02/09/2024

Sneak peek! 👀🍻

Have a first look at the refurbished Assembly Rooms Wetherspoon Pub in Epsom before it reopens TOMORROW.

02/09/2024

Absolutely awful. RIP 💔

A dad who was found dead inside a home in Surrey along with his three boys has been named for the first time.

02/09/2024

'We will always think of you' 💔

Floral tributes have been laid after a man and three young children were found dead in a house in Surrey.

01/09/2024

Our thoughts are with their mother, family and loved ones💔🕊️

The bodies of three infants and a man who were related to each other have been found inside a Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey property in a “tragic…

30/08/2024

Looks great for watching sport! 🍻

A popular pub in Chessington is set to reopen after a refurbishment costing over £1 million.

30/08/2024

Christmas in AUGUST?!! 🎅

Christmas treats have already appeared on the Epsom shelves, even though it’s still August.

29/08/2024

The pub is back in business! 🍻

A Wetherspoon pub in Epsom is set to reopen after undergoing an extensive £1 million renovation project.

28/08/2024

Calling parents❗ What would you say?👇

27/08/2024

Tell us what you got up to😊👇

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Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍

📢 Are you aged 14 to 18 with ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Since 2008, the scheme has given thousands of students huge advantages through this unique opportunity. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ➡️ www.youngreporter.co.uk This could be the start of your career as a journalist! 🤩

Remember the NSPCC in your Will

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/YQ3K7Sd See what former The Young Reporter Scheme students have to say about the scheme 👇

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Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? 😍 The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/bT5yV7l Here's a sneak peek at what the Young Reporter Scheme has to offer 👇

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Are you a budding journalist? Register to the Young Reporter Scheme

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/Ybj7u55 See what former Young Reporter students have to say about the scheme 👇

Childhood Day Move a Mile

Heard of NSPCC #ChildhoodDay Mile? You can walk it, wheel it, or space hopper it - the possibilities are endless! On Friday 7 June, join the thousands of people moving a mile and raising money to help keep children safe. Sign up now 👉 https://trib.al/jpQV3ZX

'Over the moon!' - adorable lion cubs born at London Zoo

Staff are "over the moon" after these three endangered lion cubs were born at London Zoo. Born to seven-year-old mum, Arya, and dad Bhanu, 14, the litter of Asiatic lion cubs arrived at the Regent's Park attraction on March 13. With a wild population of only 600 to 700, they may be vital to the survival of the species - and they are adorable. London Zoo’s head big cat keeper Kathryn Sanders said: “Arya is proving to be a doting mum to her three cubs, and we’ve been able to observe some heartwarming moments via our hidden cubcam - from their first feed to their first steps.”

Chidlhood Day 2024

Half a million children a year suffer abuse in the UK. Get involved on June 7 for Childhood Day and help us keep children safe NSPCC . Sign up: https://trib.al/kmJSzhb

A luxury car thief who targeted keyless Range Rovers, Rolls Royces and Bentleys across south London was caught in the act. Read the full story here - https://trib.al/YM70rsU

⚠️ IGNORE your satnavs ⚠️ Part of the M25 is set for a full weekend closure THIS weekend. Here's what you need to know ⬇️ https://trib.al/vpshUIh

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This is the shocking moment Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's baby was discovered in a Lidl shopping bag. Read the full story here - https://trib.al/bsdy7Si

This is the dramatic moment a firefighter rescued a man dangling precariously from a window ledge after trying to escape an e-bike fire in a flat 😱 E-bikes and e-scooters have become London’s fastest-growing fire trend with a fire once every two days in 2023 on average 😠

LAUNCHING OUR CAMPAIGN - THE 21🚨 Throughout the month of February, we’re telling the story of the 21 teenagers who were murdered in 2023. Our campaign, The 21, seeks to remember every victim as a young person with a family and their whole life ahead of them. We want to change the culture of kids carrying knives and becoming involved in violence. https://trib.al/HoyMc89

NSPCC Parenting

NSPCC understand you don’t get instructions for new human beings - every child and every experience of family life is unique. That's why they rely on research to create advice to help parents, families and carers keep their children safe. Whatever family life brings, they're here for parents and carers. For tips and advice, visit: https://trib.al/joHOKam #NSPCCParenting

Thies heartwarming video captured a real life 'Bambi on ice' moment. During recent sub-zero temperatures in the UK, a muntjac deer was captured slip sliding her way across a frozen brook. In the clip, the female deer edges into view from the undergrowth before her legs skew apart as she reaches clear ice - in scenes reminiscent of the Disney classic Bambi. Clearly determined, she struggles to regain her footing but safely propels herself to the other side... without any help from Thumper! Full story here: https://trib.al/F0xYJO3

London Zoo has welcomed its latest adorable addition - a baby western lowland gorilla. Gorilla keepers carrying out their morning duties yesterday (Wednesday, January 17) spotted mum Mjukuu was in labour and monitored her via CCTV. Just 17 minutes later at 9.34am, Mjukuu could be seen cradling and her newborn - whose sex has not yet been determined - before allowing the troop’s curious youngsters Alika and Gernot to examine the intriguing new arrival. The birth of a western lowland gorilla at London Zoo is a real cause for celebration – the subspecies is critically endangered as a result of poaching and disease. London Zoo’s primates section manager Kathryn Sanders said: “To say we’re happy about this new arrival would be a huge understatement – we’ve all been walking around grinning from ear to ear."