Your Local Guardian: Local news from Elmbridge, Walton, Cobham, Weybridge, Esher and Thames Ditton

Man charged after police pursuit in Weybridge

5:33pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A 27-year-old man has been charged with driving offences after a police pursuit car and another vehicle collided in Weybridge last year.

Baroque's occurring at Hampton Court Palace

10:49am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Upcoming voices from Hampton Court Palace’s choral foundation will perform music fit for a king.

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Con artist jailed after £47k tax fraud

8:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A Walton con artist who tried to steal £47,000 in fake VAT repayments has been jailed.

One of television's earliest stars reaches 100

7:30am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A woman who danced on one of the first television broadcasts has celebrated her 100th birthday.

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Stagecoach youngsters perform in front of thousands

7:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Young performers took to the stage at Giggs Hill Green for the Dittons’ spring fair.

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Scouts go nuts for fun at fair

3:05pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

The Hinchley Wood Scouts raised thousands of pounds at a fair filled with coconuts and samba dancing.

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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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Burglar jailed for 29 months

12:47pm Monday 20th May 2013

A burglar has been jailed after being caught fleeing from the scene of his crime.

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Clothes worth £180k donated by Elmbridge people

9:11am Monday 20th May 2013

Kind-hearted residents have donated nearly 10,000 bags of items worth more than £180,000 to British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops.

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Outstanding youngsters honoured by Surrey Police

6:00am Monday 20th May 2013

Surrey Police have honoured the achievements and bravery of young people from Elmbridge in an awards ceremony.

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