Social workers could join GP surgeries under plans being developed by Surrey County Council. The authority is exploring the idea of putting social workers who care for older people into practices. Surrey has already taken the first steps towards integrating
Bikes decorated by the community will be displayed at strategic points along the Olympic road race and time trial routes. The Elmbridge Celebrates festival launched the planter bike project, which consists of 16 bikes. Community groups have been supplied
A leading architect believes Croydon needs to recapture the spirit of the 1960s to move away from its "concrete jungle" image. Ken Shuttleworth, whose practice Make has drawn up plans for an iconic 55-storey residential tower in Cherry Orchard
Kingston AC & Polytechnic Harrier David Weir may insist he feels like a new man, but one thing remains the same – his desire to win. Just 12 months ago Weir was preparing himself for another cortisone injection in his shoulder, something that was fast
It’s good to think opposition parties can sometimes make a difference at Lambeth town hall. Let’s take the trade unions and the cosy arrangements they have enjoyed for successive administrations enabling around a dozen trade union officials
A playgroup threatened with homelessness has been handed a reprieve. Burwood Playgroup in Hersham, which looks after almost 50 children, was told at Christmas it had to move on from its premises in Pleasant Road because the infant school was expanding
Creating a family friendly environment that enables pupils to develop “skills for daily life” is the secret to a successful special needs school. So says the headteacher of Dysart School following its recent “outstanding” rating from school inspectors
No wonder Britt Sutton feels “on cloud nine”. For hers is the only one of the 80 shops in Kingston’s Bentall Centre to score full marks after a recent survey by a team of professional “mystery shoppers”. Her achievement is all the more remarkable
Six disabled athletes have managed to win more than half of all the medals up for grabs at a Special Olympics Greater London Athletics competition. The Kingston Athletics squad of Special Olympics Surrey won nine medals out of 12 when they competed against
Wandsworth Council has reduced the amount of land set to be sold to fund the conversion of Putney’s Elliott School into an academy. The changes mean more of the site can be retained for educational use and vital school amenities like its outdoor
Tennis fans weren’t the only ones enjoying Wimbledon this week with some spectators of the micro pig variety turning out to show their support. These tiny piglets from Bedfordshire have been selectively bred down in size over many generations
Intimidated residents have launched a petition calling for a controlled drinking zone to combat antisocial drinking in Mitcham. Dozens of men are frequently seen drinking at Fair Green and then urinating in the streets, according to Councillor Peter
