Kingston’s local club has responded to the ‘Girls Night In’ protest that took place in October. Women across the country boycotted clubs amid an increase
Category: Features
Sex education: a much-needed change is coming to the curriculum
The new RSE curriculum will get rid of the shame, fear, and confusion that has led many students and adults to suffer in silence, is finally being tackled.
London charity Youth PWR tackles youth crime and gang violence
Barry Lee lost his younger brother to knife crime a few years ago.
He now fundraises for Youth PWR, a charity based in Croydon which campaigns against youth violence and crime, and intends to empower young people.
British Paralympian calls for better coverage of disabled sports
British Paralympic medalist and former Kingston University student Oliver Lam-Watson has criticised the continued lack of exposure of disabled athletes in the UK.
Covid: What new treatments mean for the pandemic
New treatments against Covid-19 could be gamechangers in fighting the disease, but vaccination is still essential.
“What if it had been me?”: Women fear for safety after deaths of Everard and Nessa
The deaths of Nessa and Everard have prompted women in the UK to reconsider their own safety habits.
Kingston parents struggle to find alternative to Kingfisher pool
A Kingston mother is worried that her five-year-old cannot swim. She wants him to learn but since the Kingfisher Leisure Centre closed its doors, she says she has no other viable options.
“I feel embarrassed and like I’m just not doing enough”: Social media is exacerbating mental health struggles
Concern over the impact of social media on mental health is nothing new, but the issue has been thrust back into the limelight since the Facebook whistle-blowing scandal.
After Cop26: What you can do to help climate change
The UN summit on climate change Cop26, described by many as ‘humanity’s last chance,’ ended on November 13. Despite countries such as the USA, China
Dating during the pandemic: Coronavirus and chill?
Online dating has changed drastically due to Covid-19. Kingston residents share their experiences.
