Local news from Kingston and the surrounding area.

Haikus written by seven-year-olds go on show at Bentalls

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Children between the ages of 7 and 10 have been exploring Japanese short poems over the last few months as part of ‘Haiku Hopes’.

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Drop in police numbers "has not resulted in a worse service" says Boris ally

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Losing the equivalent of 44 full-time police officers over three years has not resulted in a worse service, Conservative London Assembly member Tony Arbour has said.

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Worcester Park third least hygenic place to eat in UK, survey finds

4:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Wallington and Worcester Park are two of the least hygienic places to eat out in the UK, it has been revealed.

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Hotel future for derelict Worcester Park Tavern?

11:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

The new owners of the derelict Worcester Park Tavern pub have hinted that the site may become a hotel.

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South London incinerator fight goes to the Mayor of London

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Protesters are gearing up to take their campaign to block an incinerator from being built to Boris Johnson.

• Last week: South London incinerator granted planning permission

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Free school proposal for north Kingston approved

8:48am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A bid to build a new free school for 180 children in north Kingston has this morning been approved by the Department for Education.

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Former Richmond Park Tavern to be bulldozed to make way for houses

6:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A former pub in north Kingston could be bulldozed in order to make way for new homes.

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First injection of cash into Love Kingston charities

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Five Kingston charities have received their first donations from a new borough-wide fundraising appeal.

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VIDEO: How many keepy-uppies can this football juggler manage while balancing on a phone box?

6:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A footie free-styling champion kicked back in his home-town before preparing to take on the UEFA championships.

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Award for Worcester Park PCSO after five-year fishing lake project

10:30am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A police officer who spent five years setting up a fishing lake for children has been given and award for his work.

• PCSO's fishy project aims to tackle anti-social behaviour

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Swan injured on Kingston Bridge during rush hour

9:40am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A swan was being tended to by officers from Richmond police’s Safer Transport team after injuring its leg at Kingston Bridge this morning.

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Estate residents call public meeting opposing student flats

7:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Residents are preparing for a crunch meeting with developers over plans for a huge block of flats for 300 students on the Cambridge Road estate.

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Taste buds at the ready for Hampton Court Food Festival

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Former Blue Peter presenter and Celebrity Masterchef contestant Zoe Salmon will launch Hampton Court Food Festival this weekend.

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Racing sardines at Surbiton Food Festival sports day

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Racing sardines and a tug of war between ancient ‘clans’ saw off the finale of the Surbiton Food Festival.

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Mill Street comes out to sell off its unwanted household items

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Antiques, bric-a-brac and curiosities were all on offer at a Kingston street’s annual car boot sale.

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Volunteers muck in to build science sensory garden at primary school

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Fifty volunteers mucked to install a sensory garden at Ellingham Primary School in Chessington.

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