Surrey Comet

The Surrey Comet is a local newspaper that is published weekly and requires a paid subscription. It serves the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and nearby regions in South West London. Established in 1854, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest newspapers in London and the oldest in Surrey. The paper is released every Friday and is available for purchase in areas such as Kingston upon Thames, Norbiton, Surbiton, Tolworth, New Malden, Old Malden, Worcester Park, Hook, and Chessington.

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Chessington couple who married year Queen Elizabeth took the throne still together

1 week ago | surreycomet.co.uk | holly brencher

Hubert "Wally" Walker and Christine Walker, known as Chris, will commemorate seven decades of matrimony on July 23. The couple met in 1952, but Wally soon had to leave for National Service with the RAF as a vehicle mechanic. During his service, he maintained contact with Chris, once sending her a photo with the heartfelt message, "To the sweetest girl in the world, with lots of love always.
Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

3 weeks ago | surreycomet.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
Warning issued to Londoners as two people die after taking 'blue pills'

1 month ago | surreycomet.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

Ealing Council has issued a warning to Londoners as two people have died after taking 'blue pills'. (Image: Getty Images) Londoners have been told not to take any 'blue pills' after two people died over the bank holiday weekend. According to Ealing Council, they died after taking the unidentified blue drug together in Southall, West London. Following their deaths, the council is issuing a warning to anyone who may have the drugs in possession.
Londoners slam UK-wide vote petition for mayor as 'ridiculous' and 'dumb'

1 month ago | surreycomet.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

A petition calling for all of the UK to be able to vote on the London Mayor has gone viral, but Londoners have branded it 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. (Image: James Manning/PA Wire) Londoners have branded a viral petition to make the vote for London Mayor open to all UK residents as 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. Sir Sadiq Khan is the current Mayor of London and has held the position since taking office in May 2016.
Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults at Groucho Club

1 month ago | surreycomet.co.uk | Berk Uyal

Patrick Spencer, 36, from Suffolk, was charged in connection with an investigation which reportedly happened at the venue in August 2023. The charges relate to two separate women. Officers say he attended a voluntary interview at a London police station on March 13.
Londoners slam UK-wide vote petition for mayor as 'ridiculous' and 'dumb'

1 month ago | surreycomet.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

A petition calling for all of the UK to be able to vote on the London Mayor has gone viral, but Londoners have branded it 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. (Image: James Manning/PA Wire) Londoners have branded a viral petition to make the vote for London Mayor open to all UK residents as 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. Sir Sadiq Khan is the current Mayor of London and has held the position since taking office in May 2016.
Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults at Groucho Club

1 month ago | surreycomet.co.uk | Berk Uyal

Patrick Spencer, 36, from Suffolk, was charged in connection with an investigation which reportedly occurred at the venue in August 2023. The charges relate to two separate women. Officers say he was charged after attending a voluntary interview at a London police station on March 13.
Hercules AC athletes shine at Surrey County Championships

1 month ago | surreycomet.co.uk | holly brencher

The event, held at the Weir Archer Athletics & Fitness Centre, saw three Hercules athletes crowned county champions. Maia Heward-Mills grabbed gold in the Under-17 women’s 100m, narrowly beating Shivelle Marshall of Croydon Harriers by just 0.01 seconds. Freia Harper-Tee clinched her own county title in a thrilling finish in the Under-15 girls 1500m, completing the race in 4:48.70, a four-second personal best.
New covered footbridge and lifts unveiled at Stoneleigh station

1 month ago | surreycomet.co.uk | holly brencher

A ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the station (Image: Network Rail) A new covered footbridge has been built at a railway station as part of a £9.1 million project. Stoneleigh railway station has become the latest station on Network Rail’s Wessex route to become step-free. The new covered footbridge replaces the existing structure, providing full access via lifts or stairs to the central platform from both sides of the station.
Recap after around 150 firefighters tackle blaze in Kingston

2 months ago | surreycomet.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

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