The woman who blew the whistle on Kingston Council’s children’s social services in the aftermath of Charito Cruz’s murder trial has criticised the department by calling it “lackadaisical and irresponsible”. Olivia Butler, former interim children
A former Surrey Comet news editor may have been handed a fake D-notice preventing him from reporting on the alleged Westminster paedophile ring working out of Elm Guest House in Barnes. Hilton Tims, husband of the Comet’s features editor June Sampson
Heathside School’s proposal to increase pupil numbers will lead to more congestion for already suffering neighbours, critics said last week. Surrey County Council wants to vary a planning condition to increase the number of students at the Brooklands
A senior sister at a Cobham nursing home was struck off after multiple serious failings, including telling a patient "I hope I don't get fat like you when I get to your age". Maria Thippadu was dismissed from her job at St George's Nursing Home
A musician who has worked with Amy Winehouse and Jarvis Cocker has been sharing his expertise with ACS Cobham International School students through a series of workshops. Steve Pretty, who completed a set at the Olympic closing ceremony with the
A Cobham charity offering a lifeline to families has launched an appeal to help give vulnerable children a Christmas to remember. Youngsters from Oasis Children’s Charity launched their annual Christmas appeal by decorating two post boxes at Sainsbury
