Local businesses in Kingston stepped up over half term to offer free meals to vulnerable children. Twenty-seven per cent of children in Kingston live in poverty according to statistics provided by Trust for London, seven per cent higher than the national average.
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Kingston Council: Proposals for extra councillors rejected in boundary review
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has rejected a proposal to increase the number of councillors on Kingston Council.
F1: Hamilton wins seventh world title at Turkish GP
Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven World Drivers’ Championships by winning the Turkish Grand Prix in treacherous conditions on Sunday.
Golf clubs to remain in lockdown despite petition of 250,000 signatures
A petition asking for golf clubs to be removed from a list of venues to shut due to Covid-19 has been rejected by the Government despite gaining over 250,000 signatures.
Homeless man found dead in Kingston town centre
A man believed to be homeless died outside a supermarket in Kingston town centre on the morning of November 11.
Evacuation style plan to get students home in time for Christmas
Universities will give out allocated dates to students travelling back home safely for Christmas.
BioNTech/Pfizer Coronavirus vaccine 90 per cent effective in trials
The UK Health Secretary announced plans to roll out the new coronavirus vaccine, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, from as early as December 1, after preliminary trials showed 90 per cent effectiveness in patients.
Greg Clarke resigns as FA chairman following racist remark
The chairman of the Football Association (FA) Greg Clarke announced his resignation last night, November 10, after referring to Black footballers as “coloured”.
New charity launches with a mission to protect local nature, wildlife and heritage
A new charity, Habitats & Heritage, dedicated to looking after nature, wildlife and heritage, in south and west London launched on November 5.
Quilombo UK to hold online Korean cooking class for Kingston residents
Local social enterprise Quilombo UK is hosting a Korean cooking class for Kingston residents on Saturday, November 14, as part of its Cooking Together Online series.
