Over the last two weeks, Kingston Council has taken part in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.vIt strives to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and calls for more action to prevent it.
Olivia Jones
Deputy Editor
Previously Culture Editor
Previously Culture Editor
Covid-19: Booster jabs to be available for all age groups
The government has announced that all age groups will be offered the Covid-19 booster vaccination by the end of January, in light of the increase in Omicron cases in the UK.
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.
COMMENT: Astroworld crowd surge is a universal lesson in safety
The fatal crowd crushing on November 5 at Travis Scott’s Astroworld, should be treated as a wake-up call to be aware of the seriousness of crowd safety.
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.
Video: Standing with Giants – Hampton Court commemorates Remembrance Day
Until 28 November, the Standing with Giants installation at Hampton Court Palace is commemorating British Veterans.
Fierce Chelsea qualify for Champions League knockout stages with 4-0 win over Juventus
A dominant Chelsea secured a place in the Champions League knockout stages in Tuesday’s match at Stamford Bridge.
Councillors and locals react to new Kingston Council leader Andreas Kirsch
Kingston councillors and residents have welcomed the council’s new leader, Liberal Democrat Andreas Kirsch, though some called for more collaboration with locals and opposing councillors.
Review: Dear Evan Hansen better as a musical than a film
Having received a multitude of negative reviews, the film Dear Evan Hansen, directed by Stephen Chbosky, started on the back foot.
Leader of Kingston Council Caroline Kerr resigns
Liberal Democrat councillor Caroline Kerr announced on Monday night that she was resigning as leader of Kingston Council after 18 months in the job. Kerr
