Signposts rewritten: Local artist turns disused signage into art
Kingston residents may have noticed unusual road signs as they go about their daily lives, and it’s all down to award-winning performer and artist Kim Noble.
Falling fertility rates: Three young people on their reasons for waiting to have children
The uncertainty of the job market, inflation and the pressure to find the right partner are just some of the reasons behind why less and less young people are choosing to have children.
Watch: Light Up Kingston returns to town centre
Riverside Walk and Kingston First, making up the borough’s business improvement district, have organised ‘Light Up Kingston’, an outdoor exhibition of light installations which will
A quarter century later: The lasting impact of 9/11
As part of the Courier’s special supplement in the latest edition of The River, reflecting on the last 25 years, our reporter looked at the lasting effects of one of the biggest events of the period.
Plans for children’s care home a ‘step in the right direction’
Kingston Council has announced plans for a children’s care home in Surbiton, which is expected to open in early 2026 subject to planning permission.
The proposed home has been praised by Become, a charity that supports children in care and care-leavers.
Kingston parking wardens strike over pay continues this month
The streets of Kingston were affected by five days of industrial action from Monday 3 to Friday 7 February, with wardens striking against parking company APCOA.
The fight for equality in women’s football
Supporters reflect on the progress of women’s football and the work that still lies ahead to bring equality to the game. Supporter Charlie Morgan said:
Will physical stores survive the retail revolution?
Shopping trends have evolved over the years, with people facing the choice to buy online or in-store. The Kingston Courier asked employers in the Bentall Centre if they had noticed differences in shopping trends.
Guildford Flames retire head coach’s #22 jersey
Paul Dixon has been honoured after a quarter century of commitment to ice hockey, as his team take his jersey number out of circulation.
What Trump’s presidency means for the planet
As one of his first acts of his second term, Donald Trump vowed to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, which sets a target to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
