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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Londoners slam UK-wide vote petition for mayor as 'ridiculous' and 'dumb'

1 day 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 day 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 day 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 day 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

2 days 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

2 weeks 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

1 month ago | surreycomet.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.
Tolworth hospital £110million redevelopment works begin

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

The groundbreaking at the new Tolworth Hospital (Image: South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust) A ceremony has marked the start of a £110 million redevelopment of Tolworth Hospital. South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust has announced the beginning of the major project. Patients, carers, NHS staff, and leaders from across the region gathered in Kingston to celebrate this milestone at a special groundbreaking ceremony.
Brittain ready for Rhinos to overcome unconventional preparation for 2025 season

2 months ago | surreycomet.co.uk | James Reid

Brittain ready for Rhinos to overcome unconventional preparation for 2025 season (Image: Alex Pantling) Beth Brittain believes her NIC Leeds Rhinos side have been brought closer together by the challenges they have faced ahead of the new Netball Super League season. Rhinos lost head coach Liana Leota in November, with replacement Lauren Palmer not taking up her position until January.
Jail for man arrested wearing Louis Vuitton bag from scene of murder in Hounslow

2 months ago | surreycomet.co.uk | Olivia Carter

The faces of the four people jailed in connection to Tyreece Scott's death (Image: Metropolitan Police) Four people have been jailed in connection to the murder of a man in Hounslow. The three men and single woman were sentenced at the Old Bailey for their roles in the murder of Tyreece Scott. Two men, 23-year-old Ben Laing of De Brome Road, Feltham and 19-year-old Durra Abdi of Western Avenue, Acton were each jailed for 22 years for fatally stabbing Tyreece.