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    Tim Harrison

    Tim has been a journalist for more than 40 years covering local and national news. Having lived and worked all his life in the Surbiton/Kingston/Long Ditton area, he set up The Good Life with like-minded souls who care about local newspapers and feel they are a vital part of the community. He hopes to entertain and inform, with a smile whenever possible. Tim focuses on news, sport, history and food. He especially likes food!

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  • A Stick worth fetching

    A Stick worth fetching0

    On the face of it, the life story of a stick might not seem capable of translating into gripping theatre. But if you’re aged three to five, Stickman is utterly captivating and enthralling; an ideal introduction to the joys of live drama. So gripped were the (socially distanced) 250-strong crowd at Kingston’s Rose by trio

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  • Blues net five in Portugal

    Blues net five in Portugal0

    Chelsea Women scorched through the first leg of their Champions League opener against Benfica, finishing 5-0 winners ahead of the second leg at Kingsmeadow next week. It was a comprehensive performance, with the Blues handling defence-to-attack transitions with aplomb, keeping cool possession and making accurate passes under pressure, and turning their advantage into goals at

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  • Cakes in a jar for Christmas

    Cakes in a jar for Christmas0

    • Food
    • 10th December 2020

    If you’re looking to send something special to someone special this Christmas, Surbiton baker Chris Childs is making cake in gift jars… with a first-order discount for Good Life readers. It’s a novel concept – individual servings of tasty cake designed to be eaten by spoon straight out of the jar. Chris, 46, of Croylands,

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  • Sam’s goals help set record

    Sam’s goals help set record0

    Clutching an ice pack to her left hip as she was assisted from the pitch after sustaining an injury scoring the third goal in a magnificent hat-trick for Chelsea, Aussie striker Sam Kerr was cheered every step of the way by the fans who had finally been readmitted to Kingsmeadow. Kerr’s heroics ensured a 3-2

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