Kingston Council has approved a new “cultural strategy” that aims to support creative businesses and ensure the needs of residents involved in the arts are
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Gruffalo illustrator entertains for the Environment Trust
*This story was originally written on December 7 and refers to an event that took place on December 6.* Richmond-based Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler entertained
Screenwriter launches prize for thrillers that exclude violence against women
When considering who to vote for in this year’s BAFTAs, screenwriter Bridget Lawless faced a dilemma – in the wake of the Weinstein scandal, how
Kingston Labour council candidate faces inquiry after accusations of anti-Semitism
A Kingston Labour council candidate who has repeatedly commented on Labour’s ongoing anti-Semitism crisis is facing an inquiry after being accused of anti-Semitism on Twitter.
EndoMarch London paints the city yellow
Hundreds of yellow-clad endometriosis sufferers and their supporters took part in the fifth annual EndoMarch London event on Saturday. In one of over 60 demonstrations taking place
Alleged rapist Edward Gabbai tells court accusations against him are ‘ludicrous’ and ‘wholly not correct’
A Cambridge-educated biologist accused of violently raping three women has told a court that his encounter with one of the victims, a 23-year-old stranger he shared
How a Surbiton restaurant is leading the curry house revolution
Surbiton’s newest Indian restaurant is worlds away from the traditional Anglo-Indian curry house. Ornate semi-authentic decorations and tawdry red velvet furnishings have been rejected in
Schuh invites customers to “Sell Your Soles”
Schuh’s Kingston store on Clarence Street has called for customers to trade in old pairs of shoes in exchange for a £10 voucher, to support
Kingston obesity rate is lowest in England
Kingston has the lowest obesity rate for reception children in the country according to statistics for 2016-17 released by NHS Digital last week. Only 4.8 per cent of four
Electrical workshop tour arrives to restart Kingston
Volunteers from The Restart Project hosted an electrical workshop on October 14, aimed at teaching Kingston residents how to repair electrical items. But volunteers said turnout at the
