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Head and shoulders shot of William Laven smiling and wearing a blue and white checked shirt

Podcaster says stammer is his 'superpower'

William Laven is releasing a video of him delivering a speech on stage at a theatre in Woking.

An aerial view of East Molesey which shows the River Thames in the foreground and boats and houses along the edge of the river. Hampton Court bridge is seen in the left of the image and in the distance there are reservoirs and blue sky.

Council support aims for those it is 'missing'

The council says 13% of children in the borough were living in poverty in 2022-23.

Motorcyles parked on pavement on Epsom high street, shops, including KFC and Subway, in the background.

Food firms to be written to over pavement parking

Councillors say action is needed from companies to avoid the safety risks being posed to shoppers.

Nirix Stanescu uses a piece of paper to cover a phone on a table. There is a man sat down.

Mobile phone distraction theft caught on CCTV

The thief stole from people in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Buckinghamshire as they ate.

An aerial view of Esher in Surrey with the Sandown Park race course in full view plus the Island Barn Reservoir and the River Mole

Council told to plan for more affordable homes

A planning inspector says the borough is one of the "most expensive places to live nationally".

The footbridge connecting the platforms at Walton-on-Thames station

Walton-on-Thames station gains step-free access

Passengers with impaired mobility can now benefit from a new footbridge and lifts.

Jade Watson

'I've put off starting a family due to cost of living'

Jade Watson says she cannot save for a house deposit despite not eating out and going on holiday.

Mike Lambert on shore after completing his challenge

Man paddles around Britain on kayak for charity

Mike Lambert, from Walton-on-Thames, finishes his charity challenge after 58 days and 2,000 miles.

William Birchard

Man charged with double murder after fatal crash

William Birchard, 21, and Darren George, 22, died in a fatal crash on a slip road on to the M3.