Tuchel secures England win in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Harry Kane and Miles Lewis-Skelly were at the top of their game as they helped England’s new manager, Thomas Tuchel, secure a 2-0 win against Albania on Friday.
Review: The House Party at Kingston’s Rose Theatre
Theatre company Headlong and Frantic Assembly reimagine Strindberg’s Miss Julie as an eighteenth birthday party.
First-time buyers in South East London hit hardest by stamp duty hike this April
From 1 April 2025, stamp duty will increase significantly for first-time buyers in South East London, rising by more than £11,000 in some boroughs.
The biggest jumps will hit areas like Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley, where homebuyers will see their upfront costs nearly triple.
Steven Wilson: The Overview review – an astronaut’s existential journey
Kingston-born musician Steven Wilson has released his eighth studio album, The Overview, via Fiction Records on 14 March.
The English artist has returned to expansive progressive-rock for his new record, reminiscent of his Pink Floyd-inspired album, The Sky Moves Sideways (1995), with its heavily instrumental soundscapes.
Kingston College hosts open day this Wednesday
Kingston College, on Kingston Hall Road, will host an open day this week, giving parents and children the opportunity to discuss course options with tutors, meet student ambassadors, hear from the head and meet career adviser.
Steven Wilson to visit Kingston for exclusive signing session at Banquet Records
In the lead up to his eighth studio album, Steven Wilson will be visiting Kingston for a signing session at local record store, Banquet Records,
Watch: Crafts group hosts textile workshop inspired by South Asian community
Local crafts organisation Ariadne’s Thread Group hosts ‘The Kanthas of Friendship’, an innovative participatory textile project. Kantha stitching is a centuries-old tradition from Bangladesh and
Uncertainty over jobs and courses as Kingston University proposes to axe Humanities
Kingston University has announced plans to close the Department of Humanities from September 2025.
The decision, which is subject to a 30-day consultation, will mean the end of Humanities courses at Kingston, as well as English and Philosophy courses. Creative Writing, which is currently taught by the Humanities Department, will remain in place.
Watch: Inside the award-winning club that helps wrestlers in and out of the gym
Amir Wrestling Club helps children, teenagers and adults to get fit with freestyle wrestling. Based in Tolworth, Kingston, the club is run by former wrestler Amir Kamali, who moved to the UK to join his family and chase his dream of becoming a wrestling coach.
The club was awarded Club of the Year at the Kingston Borough Sports Award ceremony in 2024. Kamali was also awarded the Eileen Grey Award for best coach of the year in 2022.
James winner sees Chelsea advance to Women’s FA Cup semi-finals
Lauren James was the hero as Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday with a 1-0 quarter-final win over Crystal Palace.
