SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE The fire is understood to have taken place on the third floor of the Ashley Centre in the car park, with seven vehicles having caught alight. Residents and passersby uploaded pictures and video of smoke rising from the building, with the sound of car alarms echoing from the car park - where a number of bangs are thought to have been caused

by tyres popping.

NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. SOUTH WEST LONDON PASSES ONE MILLION MARK FOR COVID JABS Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).. The latest encouraging data confirms that the NHS has administered 1,011,913 doses in Merton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond so far, with 330,461 being vital second doses that provide KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT In an opinion column published in the Surrey Comet this week, Council Leader Caroline Kerr said their plans "very much align" with the results of a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment and said that the hotel option was "one of the most popular" choices among respondents regarding the future of Guildhall. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. HARRY CONDEMNS ‘BRUTAL’ ATTACK WHICH KILLED TEN PEOPLE IN 2 hours ago · The Duke of Sussex has described an attack on a de-mining camp in Afghanistan which left 10 people dead as an “act of barbarism”. The attack in the nation’s northern Baghlan province on the workers for the Halo Trust, a British charity supported by Harry, wounded 16 others. Harry urged the INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE The fire is understood to have taken place on the third floor of the Ashley Centre in the car park, with seven vehicles having caught alight. Residents and passersby uploaded pictures and video of smoke rising from the building, with the sound of car alarms echoing from the car park - where a number of bangs are thought to have been caused

by tyres popping.

NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. SOUTH WEST LONDON PASSES ONE MILLION MARK FOR COVID JABS Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).. The latest encouraging data confirms that the NHS has administered 1,011,913 doses in Merton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond so far, with 330,461 being vital second doses that provide KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT In an opinion column published in the Surrey Comet this week, Council Leader Caroline Kerr said their plans "very much align" with the results of a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment and said that the hotel option was "one of the most popular" choices among respondents regarding the future of Guildhall. TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The COVID-19 CASE RATES RISING IN EVERY REGION OF ENGLAND 5 hours ago · Covid-19 case rates have increased across every region in England with a sharp rise in the North West, new figures show. The latest weekly surveillance report from Public Health England (PHE), published on Thursday, shows that rates in north-west England increased to 149.6 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to June 6, up week-on-week from 89.4. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. CAMPAIGN GROUP SAYS MORE PANDEMIC CONTRACT CHALLENGES IN 1 day ago · A campaign group which has won a High Court fight over a Government decision to award a pandemic contract to a market research firm says it will mount more legal challenges. The Good Law Project said a judge’s ruling over the award of a contract to COST OF STORING UK’S PPE STOCKPILE £6.7 MILLION PER WEEK 9 hours ago · The Government is currently spending around £6.7 million per week to store the UK’s stock of personal protective equipment (PPE), a senior Whitehall official has told MPs. Sir Chris Wormald, permanent secretary to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), said that the UK is currently EPSOM NEWS FROM THE SURREY COMET This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here.If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here TOP 10 GREEN SPACES IN SOUTH LONDON 4. Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common. Putney Heath and Wimbledon Comnon. Image: N Chadwick / geograph. Surprisingly rugged and full of charming glades and beautiful banks of trees, these sprawling green spaces in the south west of the city are one's to explore for hours and hours on end, sandwiches and sunscreen permitting. 5. WILL THE NEW TRAVEL LISTS MEAN I CAN GO ON A SUMMER Portugal was the only viable major tourist destination on the green list, but it has been put on the amber list. Most popular holiday locations were already in the amber tier, such as Spain, France, Italy and Greece. Entry to Australia, which is on the green list, is severely restricted (PA) COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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LONDON HAS LOWEST VACCINE UPTAKE IN ENGLAND, DATA REVEALS London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England. Despite more than six million total jabs being administered in the capital, only 46.8 per cent of people aged 18 or over have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine while 24.6 per cent have received a second dose. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW AS AGE THRESHOLD FOR ALTERNATIVE TO The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has raised the age threshold after the UK’s medicines regulator reported new figures on blood clots last week. The policy of offering an alternative vaccine previously only applied to the under-30s. The change comes despite the JCVI and the Medicines and Healthcare

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SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE The fire is understood to have taken place on the third floor of the Ashley Centre in the car park, with seven vehicles having caught alight. Residents and passersby uploaded pictures and video of smoke rising from the building, with the sound of car alarms echoing from the car park - where a number of bangs are thought to have been caused

by tyres popping.

NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. SOUTH WEST LONDON PASSES ONE MILLION MARK FOR COVID JABS Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).. The latest encouraging data confirms that the NHS has administered 1,011,913 doses in Merton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond so far, with 330,461 being vital second doses that provide KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT In an opinion column published in the Surrey Comet this week, Council Leader Caroline Kerr said their plans "very much align" with the results of a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment and said that the hotel option was "one of the most popular" choices among respondents regarding the future of Guildhall. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. HOW MATT HANCOCK TRIED TO REBUT DOMINIC CUMMINGS’ COVID Health Secretary Matt Hancock has struck back at Dominic Cummings and his slew of allegations, saying the Government has improved since the former aide’s departure from No 10. The Cabinet minister on Thursday denied a series of claims which Mr Cummings hurled at him when appearing before the same NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE The fire is understood to have taken place on the third floor of the Ashley Centre in the car park, with seven vehicles having caught alight. Residents and passersby uploaded pictures and video of smoke rising from the building, with the sound of car alarms echoing from the car park - where a number of bangs are thought to have been caused

by tyres popping.

SOUTH WEST LONDON PASSES ONE MILLION MARK FOR COVID JABS Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).. The latest encouraging data confirms that the NHS has administered 1,011,913 doses in Merton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond so far, with 330,461 being vital second doses that provide KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT In an opinion column published in the Surrey Comet this week, Council Leader Caroline Kerr said their plans "very much align" with the results of a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment and said that the hotel option was "one of the most popular" choices among respondents regarding the future of Guildhall. TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. EPSOM NEWS FROM THE SURREY COMET This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here.If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here CAMPAIGN GROUP SAYS MORE PANDEMIC CONTRACT CHALLENGES IN 19 hours ago · A campaign group which has won a High Court fight over a Government decision to award a pandemic contract to a market research firm says it will mount more legal challenges. The Good Law Project said a judge’s ruling over the award of a contract to HOSPITALS ARE ‘COPING’ WITH COVID INFECTION LEVELS 1 day ago · Hospitals in Covid hotspots are seeing a “significantly” lower death rate among people admitted for treatment and are coping with current levels of infection, the head of NHS Providers has said. Chris Hopson, chief executive of the body which represents NHS GROUP WELCOMES COURT RULING ON ‘INSTITUTIONALISED CRONYISM 20 hours ago · A campaign group says a ruling by a High Court judge vindicates its characterisation of Government pandemic procurement as “institutionalised cronyism”. Mrs Justice O’Farrell on Wednesday upheld a challenge by the Good Law Project and ruled that a decision to award a contract to a company ENGLAND’S NHS WAITING LIST TOPS 5 MILLION FOR FIRST TIME 5 hours ago · The number of people in England waiting to start NHS hospital treatment has risen above five million for the first time, new figures show. Data from NHS England shows that 5.12 million people were on the waiting list at the end of April – the highest number since records began in August 2007. TOP 10 GREEN SPACES IN SOUTH LONDON 4. Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common. Putney Heath and Wimbledon Comnon. Image: N Chadwick / geograph. Surprisingly rugged and full of charming glades and beautiful banks of trees, these sprawling green spaces in the south west of the city are one's to explore for hours and hours on end, sandwiches and sunscreen permitting. 5. THE G7 SUMMIT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 1 day ago · The Group of Seven countries brings together some of the world’s richest democracies – the UK, US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany and Italy, along with representatives of the European Union. The UK holds the rotating presidency so has responsibility for hosting the summit, which will take place DISCUSSIONS ON NI PROTOCOL ‘AT A CROSSROADS’, SAYS 1 day ago · Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has challenged the UK Government to “honour its commitments” on the Brexit Protocol. Speaking after a meeting of the joint UK/EU committee on the implementation of the Protocol, Michelle O’Neill said she felt they were at a “crossroads”. WILL THE NEW TRAVEL LISTS MEAN I CAN GO ON A SUMMER Portugal was the only viable major tourist destination on the green list, but it has been put on the amber list. Most popular holiday locations were already in the amber tier, such as Spain, France, Italy and Greece. Entry to Australia, which is on the green list, is severely restricted (PA) SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE The fire is understood to have taken place on the third floor of the Ashley Centre in the car park, with seven vehicles having caught alight. Residents and passersby uploaded pictures and video of smoke rising from the building, with the sound of car alarms echoing from the car park - where a number of bangs are thought to have been caused

by tyres popping.

NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. SOUTH WEST LONDON PASSES ONE MILLION MARK FOR COVID JABS Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).. The latest encouraging data confirms that the NHS has administered 1,011,913 doses in Merton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond so far, with 330,461 being vital second doses that provide KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT In an opinion column published in the Surrey Comet this week, Council Leader Caroline Kerr said their plans "very much align" with the results of a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment and said that the hotel option was "one of the most popular" choices among respondents regarding the future of Guildhall. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE The fire is understood to have taken place on the third floor of the Ashley Centre in the car park, with seven vehicles having caught alight. Residents and passersby uploaded pictures and video of smoke rising from the building, with the sound of car alarms echoing from the car park - where a number of bangs are thought to have been caused

by tyres popping.

NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. SOUTH WEST LONDON PASSES ONE MILLION MARK FOR COVID JABS Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).. The latest encouraging data confirms that the NHS has administered 1,011,913 doses in Merton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond so far, with 330,461 being vital second doses that provide KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT In an opinion column published in the Surrey Comet this week, Council Leader Caroline Kerr said their plans "very much align" with the results of a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment and said that the hotel option was "one of the most popular" choices among respondents regarding the future of Guildhall. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. EPSOM NEWS FROM THE SURREY COMET This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here.If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here SURGE TESTING UNDERWAY IN KINGSTON AGAINST DELTA VARIANT 23 hours ago · Surge testing has been launched in Kingston today (Wednesday, June 9) to combat an outbreak of Covid-19 infections linked to the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus.. After days of rapid rises in the number of new coronavirus infections confirmed in the borough, the government and Kingston Council (RBK) jointly announced mass testing in the borough Wednesday in an effort

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CAMPAIGN GROUP SAYS MORE PANDEMIC CONTRACT CHALLENGES IN 16 hours ago · A campaign group which has won a High Court fight over a Government decision to award a pandemic contract to a market research firm says it will mount more legal challenges. The Good Law Project said a judge’s ruling over the award of a contract to ENGLAND’S NHS WAITING LIST TOPS 5 MILLION FOR FIRST TIME 2 hours ago · The number of people in England waiting to start NHS hospital treatment has risen above five million for the first time, new figures show. Data from NHS England shows that 5.12 million people were on the waiting list at the end of April – the highest number since records began in August 2007. GROUP WELCOMES COURT RULING ON ‘INSTITUTIONALISED CRONYISM 17 hours ago · A campaign group says a ruling by a High Court judge vindicates its characterisation of Government pandemic procurement as “institutionalised cronyism”. Mrs Justice O’Farrell on Wednesday upheld a challenge by the Good Law Project and ruled that a decision to award a contract to a company DISCUSSIONS ON NI PROTOCOL ‘AT A CROSSROADS’, SAYS 21 hours ago · Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has challenged the UK Government to “honour its commitments” on the Brexit Protocol. Speaking after a meeting of the joint UK/EU committee on the implementation of the Protocol, Michelle O’Neill said she felt they were at a “crossroads”. TOP 10 GREEN SPACES IN SOUTH LONDON 4. Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common. Putney Heath and Wimbledon Comnon. Image: N Chadwick / geograph. Surprisingly rugged and full of charming glades and beautiful banks of trees, these sprawling green spaces in the south west of the city are one's to explore for hours and hours on end, sandwiches and sunscreen permitting. 5. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW AS AGE THRESHOLD FOR ALTERNATIVE TO The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has raised the age threshold after the UK’s medicines regulator reported new figures on blood clots last week. The policy of offering an alternative vaccine previously only applied to the under-30s. The change comes despite the JCVI and the Medicines and Healthcare

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WILL THE NEW TRAVEL LISTS MEAN I CAN GO ON A SUMMER Portugal was the only viable major tourist destination on the green list, but it has been put on the amber list. Most popular holiday locations were already in the amber tier, such as Spain, France, Italy and Greece. Entry to Australia, which is on the green list, is severely restricted (PA) SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. BIDEN TO CHALLENGE JOHNSON OVER NORTHERN IRELAND BREXIT 5 hours ago · Joe Biden will tell Boris Johnson not to let the row over Northern Ireland’s Brexit arrangements put the Good Friday Agreement at risk when the pair meet on Thursday. In the US president’s first overseas visit, aides said he will stress the need to “stand behind” the Northern Ireland WARNING TO IVF CLINICS AS WATCHDOG ISSUES NEW CONSUMER 5 hours ago · Fertility clinics must be clear with patients about their success rates and charges under new guidance published by the competition regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued the guidance on IVF – the first of its kind – to address concerns such as unclear pricing and FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE Five fire engines have been tackling a fire at the Ashley Centre in Epsom this afternoon (June 3), with black clouds of smoke seen rising from the centre. In a statement shortly after 1pm, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had been extinguished - though some road closures may remain in place this afternoon. INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT In an opinion column published in the Surrey Comet this week, Council Leader Caroline Kerr said their plans "very much align" with the results of a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment and said that the hotel option was "one of the most popular" choices among respondents regarding the future of Guildhall. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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LONDON HAS LOWEST VACCINE UPTAKE IN ENGLAND, DATA REVEALS London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England. Despite more than six million total jabs being administered in the capital, only 46.8 per cent of people aged 18 or over have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine while 24.6 per cent have received a second dose. SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. BIDEN TO CHALLENGE JOHNSON OVER NORTHERN IRELAND BREXIT 5 hours ago · Joe Biden will tell Boris Johnson not to let the row over Northern Ireland’s Brexit arrangements put the Good Friday Agreement at risk when the pair meet on Thursday. In the US president’s first overseas visit, aides said he will stress the need to “stand behind” the Northern Ireland HARRY SPREADS NEWS ABOUT INVICTUS GAMES IN GERMANY 59 minutes ago · The Duke of Sussex has taken a break from paternity leave to announce the return of his Invictus Games, which supports the rehab and recovery of wounded veterans. Prince Harry announced in an Instagram post on Wednesday the event would take INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. WARNING TO IVF CLINICS AS WATCHDOG ISSUES NEW CONSUMER 5 hours ago · Fertility clinics must be clear with patients about their success rates and charges under new guidance published by the competition regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued the guidance on IVF – the first of its kind – to address concerns such as unclear pricing and FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE Five fire engines have been tackling a fire at the Ashley Centre in Epsom this afternoon (June 3), with black clouds of smoke seen rising from the centre. In a statement shortly after 1pm, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had been extinguished - though some road closures may remain in place this afternoon. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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LONDON HAS LOWEST VACCINE UPTAKE IN ENGLAND, DATA REVEALS London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England. Despite more than six million total jabs being administered in the capital, only 46.8 per cent of people aged 18 or over have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine while 24.6 per cent have received a second dose. SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS IN KINGSTON, SURBITON, TOLWORTH Local news from Kingston, New Malden, Hampton, Surbiton, Tolworth, Chessington, Worcester Park, Kingston town centre and Raynes Park. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. CAMPAIGN GROUP SAYS MORE PANDEMIC CONTRACT CHALLENGES IN 8 hours ago · A campaign group which has won a High Court fight over a Government decision to award a pandemic contract to a market research firm says it will mount more legal challenges. The Good Law Project said a judge’s ruling over the award of a contract to SURGE TESTING UNDERWAY IN KINGSTON AGAINST DELTA VARIANT 15 hours ago · Surge testing has been launched in Kingston today (Wednesday, June 9) to combat an outbreak of Covid-19 infections linked to the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus.. After days of rapid rises in the number of new coronavirus infections confirmed in the borough, the government and Kingston Council (RBK) jointly announced mass testing in the borough Wednesday in an effort

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HOSPITALS ARE ‘COPING’ WITH COVID INFECTION LEVELS 18 hours ago · Hospitals in Covid hotspots are seeing a “significantly” lower death rate among people admitted for treatment and are coping with current levels of infection, the head of NHS Providers has said. Chris Hopson, chief executive of the body which represents NHS GROUP WELCOMES COURT RULING ON ‘INSTITUTIONALISED CRONYISM 10 hours ago · A campaign group says a ruling by a High Court judge vindicates its characterisation of Government pandemic procurement as “institutionalised cronyism”. Mrs Justice O’Farrell on Wednesday upheld a challenge by the Good Law Project and ruled that a decision to award a contract to a company DISCUSSIONS ON NI PROTOCOL ‘AT A CROSSROADS’, SAYS 14 hours ago · Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has challenged the UK Government to “honour its commitments” on the Brexit Protocol. Speaking after a meeting of the joint UK/EU committee on the implementation of the Protocol, Michelle O’Neill said she felt they were at a “crossroads”. She said HANCOCK TO FACE MORE QUESTIONS OVER CUMMINGS’ ALLEGATIONS 5 hours ago · The Health Secretary is expected to face further questions about accusations made by Dominic Cummings as he appears in front of a select committee on Thursday. Matt Hancock was accused by the Prime Minister’s former chief aide of lying WARNING TO IVF CLINICS AS WATCHDOG ISSUES NEW CONSUMER 5 hours ago · Fertility clinics must be clear with patients about their success rates and charges under new guidance published by the competition regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued the guidance on IVF – the first of its kind – to address concerns such as unclear pricing and EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. BIDEN TO CHALLENGE JOHNSON OVER NORTHERN IRELAND BREXIT 2 hours ago · Joe Biden will tell Boris Johnson not to let the row over Northern Ireland’s Brexit arrangements put the Good Friday Agreement at risk when the pair meet on Thursday. In the US president’s first overseas visit, aides said he will stress the need to “stand behind” the Northern Ireland WARNING TO IVF CLINICS AS WATCHDOG ISSUES NEW CONSUMER 2 hours ago · Fertility clinics must be clear with patients about their success rates and charges under new guidance published by the competition regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued the guidance on IVF – the first of its kind – to address concerns such as unclear pricing and FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE Five fire engines have been tackling a fire at the Ashley Centre in Epsom this afternoon (June 3), with black clouds of smoke seen rising from the centre. In a statement shortly after 1pm, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had been extinguished - though some road closures may remain in place this afternoon. INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT In an opinion column published in the Surrey Comet this week, Council Leader Caroline Kerr said their plans "very much align" with the results of a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment and said that the hotel option was "one of the most popular" choices among respondents regarding the future of Guildhall. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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LONDON HAS LOWEST VACCINE UPTAKE IN ENGLAND, DATA REVEALS London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England. Despite more than six million total jabs being administered in the capital, only 46.8 per cent of people aged 18 or over have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine while 24.6 per cent have received a second dose. SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. BIDEN TO CHALLENGE JOHNSON OVER NORTHERN IRELAND BREXIT 2 hours ago · Joe Biden will tell Boris Johnson not to let the row over Northern Ireland’s Brexit arrangements put the Good Friday Agreement at risk when the pair meet on Thursday. In the US president’s first overseas visit, aides said he will stress the need to “stand behind” the Northern Ireland WARNING TO IVF CLINICS AS WATCHDOG ISSUES NEW CONSUMER 2 hours ago · Fertility clinics must be clear with patients about their success rates and charges under new guidance published by the competition regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued the guidance on IVF – the first of its kind – to address concerns such as unclear pricing and FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE Five fire engines have been tackling a fire at the Ashley Centre in Epsom this afternoon (June 3), with black clouds of smoke seen rising from the centre. In a statement shortly after 1pm, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had been extinguished - though some road closures may remain in place this afternoon. INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT In an opinion column published in the Surrey Comet this week, Council Leader Caroline Kerr said their plans "very much align" with the results of a public consultation on the proposed redevelopment and said that the hotel option was "one of the most popular" choices among respondents regarding the future of Guildhall. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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LONDON HAS LOWEST VACCINE UPTAKE IN ENGLAND, DATA REVEALS London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England. Despite more than six million total jabs being administered in the capital, only 46.8 per cent of people aged 18 or over have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine while 24.6 per cent have received a second dose. SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS IN KINGSTON, SURBITON, TOLWORTH Local news from Kingston, New Malden, Hampton, Surbiton, Tolworth, Chessington, Worcester Park, Kingston town centre and Raynes Park. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. SURGE TESTING UNDERWAY IN KINGSTON AGAINST DELTA VARIANT 13 hours ago · Surge testing has been launched in Kingston today (Wednesday, June 9) to combat an outbreak of Covid-19 infections linked to the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus.. After days of rapid rises in the number of new coronavirus infections confirmed in the borough, the government and Kingston Council (RBK) jointly announced mass testing in the borough Wednesday in an effort

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CAMPAIGN GROUP SAYS MORE PANDEMIC CONTRACT CHALLENGES IN 5 hours ago · A campaign group which has won a High Court fight over a Government decision to award a pandemic contract to a market research firm says it will mount more legal challenges. The Good Law Project said a judge’s ruling over the award of a contract to HOSPITALS ARE ‘COPING’ WITH COVID INFECTION LEVELS 16 hours ago · Hospitals in Covid hotspots are seeing a “significantly” lower death rate among people admitted for treatment and are coping with current levels of infection, the head of NHS Providers has said. Chris Hopson, chief executive of the body which represents NHS GROUP WELCOMES COURT RULING ON ‘INSTITUTIONALISED CRONYISM 7 hours ago · A campaign group says a ruling by a High Court judge vindicates its characterisation of Government pandemic procurement as “institutionalised cronyism”. Mrs Justice O’Farrell on Wednesday upheld a challenge by the Good Law Project and ruled that a decision to award a contract to a company DISCUSSIONS ON NI PROTOCOL ‘AT A CROSSROADS’, SAYS 11 hours ago · Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has challenged the UK Government to “honour its commitments” on the Brexit Protocol. Speaking after a meeting of the joint UK/EU committee on the implementation of the Protocol, Michelle O’Neill said she felt they were at a “crossroads”. She said BIDEN TO AGREE NEW ATLANTIC CHARTER WITH JOHNSON ON FIRST 3 hours ago · Boris Johnson and Joe Biden will work on efforts to resume transatlantic travel and agree a new commitment for the UK and US to co-operate on challenges including climate change and security when they meet on Thursday. The US President will meet the Prime

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LONDON HAS LOWEST VACCINE UPTAKE IN ENGLAND, DATA REVEALS London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England. Despite more than six million total jabs being administered in the capital, only 46.8 per cent of people aged 18 or over have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine while 24.6 per cent have received a second dose. EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS IN KINGSTON, SURBITON, TOLWORTH Local news from Kingston, New Malden, Hampton, Surbiton, Tolworth, Chessington, Worcester Park, Kingston town centre and Raynes Park. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE Five fire engines have been tackling a fire at the Ashley Centre in Epsom this afternoon (June 3), with black clouds of smoke seen rising from the centre. In a statement shortly after 1pm, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had been extinguished - though some road closures may remain in place this afternoon. EPSOM NEWS FROM THE SURREY COMET This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here.If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT Image via RBK. Plans to repurpose the Guildhall building as part of a redevelopment project in central Kingston continue to divide opinion months after they were announced. Kingston Council (RBK) conceded previously that it could not financially support the existing status quo of maintaining the building as a key hub of its operations. EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTON Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS IN KINGSTON, SURBITON, TOLWORTH Local news from Kingston, New Malden, Hampton, Surbiton, Tolworth, Chessington, Worcester Park, Kingston town centre and Raynes Park. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE Five fire engines have been tackling a fire at the Ashley Centre in Epsom this afternoon (June 3), with black clouds of smoke seen rising from the centre. In a statement shortly after 1pm, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had been extinguished - though some road closures may remain in place this afternoon. EPSOM NEWS FROM THE SURREY COMET This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here.If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT Image via RBK. Plans to repurpose the Guildhall building as part of a redevelopment project in central Kingston continue to divide opinion months after they were announced. Kingston Council (RBK) conceded previously that it could not financially support the existing status quo of maintaining the building as a key hub of its operations. EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, ELMBRIDGE NEWS FROM THE SURREY COMET Elmbridge. You can now read all of your Elmbridge news in the new Elmbridge Comet, published every Friday. To send letters and let us know where you would like to see the Elmbridge Comet, email newsdesk@surreycomet.co.uk . NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. JOHNSON URGED TO USE G7 FOR ‘CHURCHILLIAN MOMENT’ TO END 6 hours ago · Boris Johnson has been urged to use his chairmanship of the G7 meeting to pull off a “Churchillian moment” to lead the world out of the worst crisis in a century, a health expert has said. Global health leaders said that G7 leaders must take swift action to deal with the “shocking lack of CRUISE PASSENGERS INCLUDING SCOTS ‘BARRED FROM SETTING 3 hours ago · Hundreds of UK passengers on a cruise ship sailing around the country have been told they will not be allowed to disembark when they arrive in Scotland on Wednesday. The MSC Virtuosa left Liverpool on Tuesday and was due to dock at Greenock on Wednesday at about 9.30am, departing at 8pm the same day NHS SEES ‘GLASTONBURY-STYLE’ SURGE IN VACCINE BOOKINGS 6 hours ago · Nearly 500,000 jabs were booked in a “Glastonbury-style” rush after the vaccine rollout was expanded to 25 to 29-year-olds in England, the NHS has said. NHS England said the National Booking Service had seen 493,000 appointments reserved by midday on Tuesday, five hours after eligibility was LAUNCH OF NEW GP DATA-SHARING SYSTEM DELAYED AMID PRIVACY 11 hours ago · Plans to allow an NHS system to extract patient data from doctors’ surgeries in England have been delayed amid concerns around privacy. The new GP data-sharing system was due to start in July but has been pushed back to September 1, a health minister told

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GAVIN WILLIAMSON CRITICISES OXFORD STUDENTS FOR REMOVING 4 hours ago · Gavin Williamson has branded a reported move by Oxford University students to remove the Queen’s picture from their common room, because she is a symbol of colonialism, as “simply absurd”. Members of the Magdalen College Middle Common Room, which is made up of post-graduate students OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE CLIMB TO SECOND AND THIRD IN GLOBAL 3 hours ago · The University of Oxford has been ranked second in an international league table. Five British universities made it to the top 20 in the QS World University Rankings – with the University of Cambridge also climbing to joint third place. Only Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in CALLS FOR ACTION TO TACKLE ISLAMOPHOBIA IN CANADA AFTER 14 hours ago · A driver ploughed a pick-up lorry into a family of five, killing four of them and seriously injuring the other in a deliberate attack that targeted the victims because they were Muslims, Canadian police said. Authorities said a young man was arrested in the car park of a nearby shopping centre after MASS VACCINATION CENTRE OPENS AT HAWKS ROAD IN KINGSTON The Hawks Road Clinic in Kingston opens as one of four new mass vaccination centres administering jabs against Covid-19 in London this week. The NHS site becomes the first "mass vaccination" site in the borough, following smaller clinics in the borough plus Kingston Hospital that are already administering Covid-19 vaccinations. SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPERSURREY LOCAL NEWSSURREY COMET LATEST NEWSNASA COMET NEWSSURREY COMET KINGSTONCURRENT NEWS SURREY UKSURREY BC NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTONCAMBERLEY SURREYCAMBERLEY SURREY ENGLAND Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE The fire is understood to have taken place on the third floor of the Ashley Centre in the car park, with seven vehicles having caught alight. Residents and passersby uploaded pictures and video of smoke rising from the building, with the sound of car alarms echoing from the car park - where a number of bangs are thought to have been caused

by tyres popping.

INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. SOUTH WEST LONDON PASSES ONE MILLION MARK FOR COVID JABS Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).. The latest encouraging data confirms that the NHS has administered 1,011,913 doses in Merton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond so far, with 330,461 being vital second doses that provide KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT Image via RBK. Plans to repurpose the Guildhall building as part of a redevelopment project in central Kingston continue to divide opinion months after they were announced. Kingston Council (RBK) conceded previously that it could not financially support the existing status quo of maintaining the building as a key hub of its operations. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPERSURREY LOCAL NEWSSURREY COMET LATEST NEWSNASA COMET NEWSSURREY COMET KINGSTONCURRENT NEWS SURREY UKSURREY BC NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTONCAMBERLEY SURREYCAMBERLEY SURREY ENGLAND Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE The fire is understood to have taken place on the third floor of the Ashley Centre in the car park, with seven vehicles having caught alight. Residents and passersby uploaded pictures and video of smoke rising from the building, with the sound of car alarms echoing from the car park - where a number of bangs are thought to have been caused

by tyres popping.

INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. SOUTH WEST LONDON PASSES ONE MILLION MARK FOR COVID JABS Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).. The latest encouraging data confirms that the NHS has administered 1,011,913 doses in Merton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond so far, with 330,461 being vital second doses that provide KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT Image via RBK. Plans to repurpose the Guildhall building as part of a redevelopment project in central Kingston continue to divide opinion months after they were announced. Kingston Council (RBK) conceded previously that it could not financially support the existing status quo of maintaining the building as a key hub of its operations. COVID-19 INDIAN VARIANT HOTSPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed and how it affects lockdown. (PA) Ministers are preparing to order further action in response to the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus as new figures show cases have more than doubled in a week. While Covid-19 cases in most areas of the UK are at their lowest levels since August

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EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS IN KINGSTON, SURBITON, TOLWORTH Local news from Kingston, New Malden, Hampton, Surbiton, Tolworth, Chessington, Worcester Park, Kingston town centre and Raynes Park. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. PRINCE OF WALES WARNS THE PLANET IS ‘DANGEROUSLY EXPOSED 2 hours ago · The world is being left “dangerously exposed” to further pandemics due to the rapid destruction of the diversity and interconnectedness of all species, the Prince of Wales has warned. Charles said he did not need to stress the “planetary emergency MORE SUPPORT FOR ENGLAND’S NORTH WEST TO TACKLE INDIAN 2 hours ago · A “strengthened package of support” will be provided for Greater Manchester and Lancashire to tackle a rise in the Delta variant of coronavirus, Matt Hancock has said. The Health Secretary told the Commons the Government faces a “challenging

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTONCAMBERLEY SURREYCAMBERLEY SURREY ENGLAND Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS IN KINGSTON, SURBITON, TOLWORTHSURREY LOCAL NEWSSURREY COMET KINGSTONSURREY COMET LATEST NEWSNASA COMET NEWSLOCAL NEWS FOR MY AREALOCAL NEWS STORIES Local news from Kingston, New Malden, Hampton, Surbiton, Tolworth, Chessington, Worcester Park, Kingston town centre and Raynes Park. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE Five fire engines have been tackling a fire at the Ashley Centre in Epsom this afternoon (June 3), with black clouds of smoke seen rising from the centre. In a statement shortly after 1pm, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had been extinguished - though some road closures may remain in place this afternoon. EPSOM NEWS FROM THE SURREY COMETSURREY LOCAL NEWSSURREY BC NEWSPAPERSURREY COUNTY ENGLANDSURREY LEADER NEWSPAPER SURREY BCSUTTON

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This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here.If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT Image via RBK. Plans to repurpose the Guildhall building as part of a redevelopment project in central Kingston continue to divide opinion months after they were announced. Kingston Council (RBK) conceded previously that it could not financially support the existing status quo of maintaining the building as a key hub of its operations. EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS, SPORT, EVENTS, JOBS, HOMESJOBSMOTORSNEWSSPORTANNOUNCEMENTSE-NEWSPAPERSURREY LOCAL NEWSSURREY COMET LATEST NEWSNASA COMET NEWSSURREY COMET KINGSTONCURRENT NEWS SURREY UKSURREY BC NEWSPAPER Local news, sport, leisure, jobs, homes, cars, public notices & events from Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden, Worcester Park and

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHSSPORTMARRIAGESNATIONAL NEWSIN MEMORIAMKINGSTONCAMBERLEY SURREYCAMBERLEY SURREY ENGLAND Richard John Worley. Published on 13th May 2021. RICHARD JOHN WORLEY (Known as John / Jack) Died peacefully on 4/5/2021, aged 94 years. Resident in Richmond and Twickenham for over 80 years. Loving Husband. SURREY COMET: LOCAL NEWS IN KINGSTON, SURBITON, TOLWORTHSURREY LOCAL NEWSSURREY COMET KINGSTONSURREY COMET LATEST NEWSNASA COMET NEWSLOCAL NEWS FOR MY AREALOCAL NEWS STORIES Local news from Kingston, New Malden, Hampton, Surbiton, Tolworth, Chessington, Worcester Park, Kingston town centre and Raynes Park. FIVE FIRE ENGINES TACKLE CAR PARK FIRE AT ASHLEY CENTRE Five fire engines have been tackling a fire at the Ashley Centre in Epsom this afternoon (June 3), with black clouds of smoke seen rising from the centre. In a statement shortly after 1pm, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had been extinguished - though some road closures may remain in place this afternoon. EPSOM NEWS FROM THE SURREY COMETSURREY LOCAL NEWSSURREY BC NEWSPAPERSURREY COUNTY ENGLANDSURREY LEADER NEWSPAPER SURREY BCSUTTON

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This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here.If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here INFECTION RATE RISING IN KINGSTON, 'INDIAN' VARIANT In the week up to May 26, Kingston's infection rate per 100,000 people was 60.8, higher than both Hounslow's (54.5) and the national average rate (28.6) over the time period. 108 new infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in Kingston in the week up to May 26, a rise of 33, or 44 per cent, on the previous week's figure. NEW INFECTIONS OF COVID-19 ARE RISING IN KINGSTON Authorities hope it will quell the uptick in new infections in the borough, with 82 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the borough in the seven days up to May 23 according to Public Health England (PHE) data. That was an increase of 28, or 51.9 per cent, on the previous week's data, and meant that Kingston's 'rolling rate' of new infections per 100,000 people stood at 46.2. KINGSTON SPLIT ON PLANS FOR GUILDHALL REDEVELOPMENT Image via RBK. Plans to repurpose the Guildhall building as part of a redevelopment project in central Kingston continue to divide opinion months after they were announced. Kingston Council (RBK) conceded previously that it could not financially support the existing status quo of maintaining the building as a key hub of its operations. EDEN CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR KINGSTON TOWN CENTRE Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre. The council has approved plans for the so-called ‘Eden Campus’ at last week’s Development Control Committee (March 31), which lasted nearly four hours. The TFL: MORE LONDON BUS STRIKES ANNOUNCED OVER 'REMOTE SIGN Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy. More than 4,000 bus drivers will walk out for 48 hours this month, and a further 72 hours in June, ALL ADULTS IN WALES TO BE OFFERED COVID VACCINE BY NEXT 18 hours ago · All adults in Wales will be offered a coronavirus vaccine by next Monday, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said. If achieved, the milestone will come six weeks ahead of schedule, with the four UK nations previously saying they would offer a first dose VACCINE CONFIDENCE ‘INCREASING’ IN YOUNGER GROUPS 18 minutes ago · Vaccine confidence is increasing among younger age groups, the NHS said as it urged people to have a coronavirus jab so the nation can “get back to the lives that we love”. Dr Nikki Kanani, director of primary care for the NHS in England, said she had “goosebumps” at the thought of offering MORE THAN 1,000 TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN KILKEEL 16 hours ago · More than 1,000 people have been tested for Covid-19 in Kilkeel after a number of potential cases of the variant first identified in India were detected. On Monday, the Public Health Agency (PHA) said 15 cases of the virus have been found following testing in DELAY REOPENING BY ‘A FEW WEEKS’, SAY SCIENTISTS 22 hours ago · Scientists have urged ministers to immediately announce a delay to the final relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions on June 21 “by a few weeks” amid rising cases. Experts said the Government should make a decision now so people and businesses could begin to plan for a delay. Ministers are due to

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JON BON JOVI BRANDS HARRY ‘THE ARTIST FORMERLY KNOWN AS PRINCE’ By Press Association 2020 The Duke of Sussex will carry out an engagement with Jon Bon Jovi this

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Jon Bon Jovi has dubbed the Duke of Sussex “the artist formerly

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The Livin’ on a Prayer rock star is to meet Harry, who is preparing to quit royal life and drop his HRH style in just a few weeks’ time, at Abbey Road Studios in London on Friday. Jon Bon Jovi is to meet Harry this week (Yui Mok/PA) Musician Bon Jovi is recording a single in aid of the Invictus Games Foundation, which was set up by the duke and supports an international multi-sport event for injured or sick military

personnel.

Appearing on BBC Radio 2’s The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, the star, whose parents were both in the US Marine Corps, told how he sent Harry the song after writing it for a documentary on soldiers with PTSD. After the US singer jokingly referred to Harry as the artist formerly known as prince, Ball remarked: “So true. He’s yours now. “He’s gonna be a neighbour and be in your territory now.” Harry and wife the Duchess of Sussex will spend the majority of their time in North America after quitting royal duties for a life of personal and financial freedom on March 31. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stepping back from royal duties on March 31 (Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA) Bon Jovi described it as “pretty special” that Harry was joining him in the famous studio in the wake of the Megxit crisis. “In light of everything that’s gone on in his life, for him to be coming back and this be the first thing on his docket I think was pretty special,” he said. The song, titled Unbroken, will be recorded with the Invictus choir in the same Abbey Road Studios room where The Beatles recorded many of

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Last week, Harry’s Instagram account released a mocked-up jokey text exchange between the musician and the duke, discussing the project. The song aims to shine a light on veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder and will be on the band’s album Bon Jovi 2020. The Invictus Games Choir, which is managed by the Help For Heroes charity, is made up of wounded and sick veterans and serving military

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