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Restored crystal grotto unveiled

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:08:32 GMT

A sparkling 18th century crystal grotto in Surrey has been unveiled after a one-year restoration project.

Co-accused defends 'gentleman' Shah

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:59:02 GMT

Former newspaper boss Eddy Shah is not guilty of raping a young girl, his co-accused, from Kent, has told a court.

Ascot punters back royal purple

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:03:10 GMT

Royal Ascot was bathed in brilliant summer sunshine as the Queen arrived for another day of premier racing at the world-famous meet.

Anne honours sea charity trustees

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:08:39 GMT

The Princess Royal presented long service awards to two trustees of a maritime charity in Surrey.

Cyclist gears up for bike ride

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:08:39 GMT

A father-of-two from Guildford is hoping to cycle 100 miles in under six hours to raise money for an air ambulance service.

Trial teacher won't give evidence

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:34:38 GMT

A teacher at an East Sussex school who allegedly abducted a schoolgirl to France will not give evidence in his defence.

Train passengers 'less satisfied'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:26:31 GMT

Ar survey of thousands of train customers revealed that only 38% of passengers on London and south east England services reckoned their ticket represented good or satisfactory value for money.

Camilla steps out for Strictly gala

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:14:10 GMT

The Duchess of Cornwall will take her seat for a gala performance of the dance show Strictly Confidential in Oxford.

Asbo breach Naked Rambler jailed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:59:33 GMT

The "naked rambler", who is from Hampshire, has been jailed for 11 months after being found guilty of breaching an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) banning him from being naked in public just minutes after it was imposed.

Winning BP Portrait a family affair

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:12:44 GMT

This year's £30,000 BP Portrait Award is a family affair with both the winner, from Berkshire, and runner-up entering portraits of their children.

Man charged over fatal road crash

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:57:05 GMT

A man has been charged with a string of motoring offences, including causing death by dangerous driving, after a 16-year-old girl died in a road crash in Hampshire.

Victoria artwork in castle display

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:21:09 GMT

Intimate sketches by Queen Victoria of her children will be one of the highlights of a new exhibition at Windsor Castle featuring artwork by the royal family through the centuries.

Sister in climber death tribute

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:06:03 GMT

A 23-year-old climber from Hampshire who died alongside the teacher who introduced him to the sport "lived for" climbing, his sister has said.

Life for husband who stabbed rival

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:06:02 GMT

A cuckolded husband from Hampshire who stabbed his love rival in the heart after he discovered his wife was having an affair with him has been jailed for life and told he would serve a minimum of 18 years behind bars after being found guilty of murder.

Tributes paid to 'mirror fall' boy

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:36:56 GMT

The family of a four-year-old from West Sussex who died after being struck by a mirror at a Hugo Boss shop have said their child was a bright and vibrant boy who will be missed every day.

Crowds cheer Queen at Royal Ascot

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:20:44 GMT

Cheering crowds and ecstatic racegoers greeted the Queen as she made a grand entrance to Royal Ascot.

Teacher's wife weeps over split

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:11:52 GMT

The wife of a teacher at an East Sussex school who allegedly abducted a schoolgirl to France broke down in tears as she told a court how their marriage was falling apart.

Two men charged in payments probe

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The Sun's chief foreign correspondent and a Kent prison officer have been charged over alleged payments to public officials, police have said.

Police force 'under-recorded crime'

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:26:02 GMT

Kent Police was more interested in chasing targets than helping victims, a watchdog has said in a damning report after it found one in 10 crimes were under-recorded.

Drink-crash mum had children in car

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:06:03 GMT

A drunk mother who crashed her car in Hampshire with her three young children inside while three times the drink-drive limit has been disqualified from the road and fined.