Kingston Guardian: Local news from Kingston, New Malden, Hampton, Surbiton and Tolworth

Body found believed to be missing man

12:31pm Monday 21st May 2012

The body of a man found in the Thames is believed to be a missing New Malden man.

Delays after lorry breaks down

8:14am Monday 21st May 2012

Commuters are facing delays this morning after a lorry broke down on the A3.

Sister appeals for review into suicide

7:10am Monday 21st May 2012

The sister of a mentally-ill man who killed himself by setting fire to his flat has issued an emotional appeal to reveal the findings of a review into his death.

Surrey and south London set for sunshine

8:44am Monday 21st May 2012

Sun worshippers will finally be able to strip off their winter woollies and bask in some warming rays after weeks of grey skies and rain.

Zookeeper's fishy business looking after sea lions

7:20am Monday 21st May 2012

Zookeeper Melanie Wood loves looking after sea lions, but there is just one drawback to caring for the doe-eyed acrobatic creatures – she goes home smelling like the pongy fish she feeds them.

Teen bottled Good Samaritan on train

8:00am Sunday 20th May 2012

A Kingston teenager who shoved and bottled a good Samaritan getting off a train has been given a youth rehabilitation order.

Call for recognition for street named after war hero

7:30am Sunday 20th May 2012

A proud expatriate has called on New Malden planners to have a street renamed to further honour a war hero.

Childminder launches campaign to save pub

8:30am Saturday 19th May 2012

A childminder and DJ has launched a campaign to save a pub, which she claims is a lifeline for the community in Worcester Park.

Eurovision fans in for a treat at Kingston pub

10:00am Saturday 19th May 2012

Eurovision fans will not have to go far to enjoy some cheesy sing-songs when the Ram Jam Club hosts its own song contest night next week, writes Flavie Belanco.

Hair-raising fundraising for hairdresser

8:40am Saturday 19th May 2012

A hairdresser has cut, coloured and styled hair for 60 hours non-stop in a bid to raise money for charity.