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Nepalese grandmother 'took her own life' in recreation ground

9:30am Monday 20th May 2013

A woman who was found hanged from a tree branch in Kingston took her own life, a coroner has ruled.

• Body found in Latchmere recreation ground

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June Sampson: Bentall Centre revamp will enhance Clarence Street

9:12am Monday 20th May 2013

A Bentall Centre extension will not only enhance Clarence Street but provide an interesting new restaurant.

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Victim of 7/7 bombings praised for her courage as she receives honorary degree

6:00am Monday 20th May 2013

The last woman to be pulled alive from the 7/7 bombing on the Picadilly Line has been given an honorary degree from Kingston University.

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Parents launch petition to move needle exchange from health centre

6:00am Monday 20th May 2013

Parents who say they were left in the dark about the needle exchange at Surbiton Health Centre are petitioning for the service to be moved.

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Mum's the Word with Angellica Bell: Looking for the perfect double buggy

6:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

When I started researching all the products I needed for my first child, I seriously thought I needed a degree, but now another is on the way, a PhD is definitely a prerequisite.

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Unsung Hero: 'Working with people makes my day happy’

6:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

A ticket office worker at Kingston train station has been nominated as an unsung hero by his colleagues.

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Secret Curmudgeon: 'Yes, I’m going to Hell; but at least it’s warm down there'

6:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to take bikes on trains during rush hour?

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Residents dream up alternatives for Surbiton Filter Beds site

4:13pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Surbiton filter beds could be home to a wild lido, tai chi classes or old-English carolling - if residents opposed to a floating homes scheme had their way.

Man wanted over three sexual assault claims on Kingston and Twickenham buses

10:55am Saturday 18th May 2013

A suspected sex attacker is wanted by police after three alleged assaults on board buses in Kingston and Twickenham.