The #EndSARS movement spread to the UK this week as activists gathered in London to protest police brutality in Nigeria.
Month: October 2020
Feeling festive: Christmas events to take place in Surrey
Amid the pandemic, certain festivities are still going ahead. In and around Surrey, outdoor events are able to open, with social distancing practices in place.
Negative interest rates: Why do they matter?
Last week, the Bank of England (BoE) wrote to high street lenders asking if they would be ready for base interest rates to be cut to zero or even made negative.
Football: Pragmatic Palace hang on for a point
A late equaliser from Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister saw Crystal Palace draw 1-1 with Brighton in their Premier League match on Sunday. Palace had taken
Kingstonian FC: Handling the return of fans
Every industry in this country has been affected in one way or another by the Covid-19 pandemic and the football industry is no different.
Coronavirus: Help still available for the vulnerable in Kingston
As Tier 2 restrictions come into force in Kingston, council and voluntary organisations continue to provide support for Kingston’s residents.
Modern slavery was hidden in plain sight before Covid-19. Now, it’s more invisible than ever
Charities are concerned that the Covid-19 pandemic has made victims of modern slavery even more invisible.
Thames Concerts series begins in Surbiton as Tier 2 lockdown sets in
The annual Thames Concerts series began on Saturday evening with a live performance and socially distanced audience at St Andrew’s Church, Surbiton. Despite the start
Hate Crime Awareness Week: Kingston has one of the lowest rates of race hate crime in the capital
Kingston had one of the lowest numbers of reported racist or religiously motivated crime rates in London in the 12 months up to July, according to the Met Police crime dashboard.
The hate crime data showed that Kingston came second only to neighbouring Sutton.
‘Hook Park’ development proposal divides Chessington residents
Chessington residents’ opinions are divided over the proposed development of up to 2,500 homes and a 20-acre country park.