Russian hobbyist, Ivan Zakharov, is building his collection and outsmarting his peers in the process. Ivan Zakharov, 27, was just five years old when his
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‘It does my soul good’: Meet the Volunteers Keeping Kingston Running
Kingston’s army of volunteers is providing a vital 24-hour lifeline to the borough Kingston faces a “immense” cost to the community if its local network
Surbiton High Girls chasing Wembley dream in final decider
The football team is seeking its fourth Utilita Girls Cup win in a decade. Surbiton High School girls’ football team stands one match away from a return to Wembley in April. A win in the Utilita Girls
Watch: Locals come together for Christmas lights switch-on at Old Malden
Attendees enjoyed a festive afternoon full of Christmas treats Old Malden’s annual festive celebration took place on Sunday, 7 December 2025 at the historic Plough
Watch: The local football club getting women in the game
Swans FC is set for expansion in the new year A football club for women aged 18 and over, Swans FC, is set to expand in 2026. Swans
Local lab gives birth to one of England’s largest ever litters
A Kingston family has been stunned after their pet labrador gave birth to 13 puppies, which is believed to be the second largest labrador litter
The best places in Kingston for Christmas shopping
It’s that time of year when Mariah Carey starts to defrost and Christmas lights begin to sparkle. If you’re already overwhelmed by the thought of
New Malden celebrates Korean culture at the Kimjang Festival
Highlights include a documentary screening and kimchi cooking Locals experienced the Korean tradition of making and sharing of kimchi as part of the 7th annual
New Market Place operator says it wants to ‘protect character of the square’
Plans to overhaul Kingston’s historic market have been met with fierce opposition from a local group The market operator behind the overhaul of Kingston’s historic
Kingston homelessness charity appeals for volunteers to support the running of its winter night shelter
The charity is seeking local support this month and into the new year A local charity has appealed for volunteers to help run its emergency
