Tell MAMA, an independent organisation that tackles cases of Islamophobia, has recorded the highest number of anti-Muslim hate cases in 2024 since its founding.
The highest number of Islamophobic cases reported to Tell MAMA were in Greater London, almost doubling from 1,028 in 2023 to 1,819 in 2024.
Tamil is one of the world’s oldest languages, primarily spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka. It is also one of the most spoken languages in Kingston upon Thames.
Puthandu, or Tamil New Year is marked by reflection, hope, worship and traditional dishes, such as Mango Pachadi, which combines sweet, sour, bitter and spicy flavours to reflect different life experiences.
Mortlake residents gathered to plant native tree saplings to celebrate Mother’s Day.
The event was run by the charity Heritage & Habitats as part of its Burton: Exploring Without Boundaries project, which aims to restore the tomb of the explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel.
New research from the Nuffield Foundation shows that the more cross-class friendships a lower socioeconomic status (SES) person has, the more likely they are to become a high earner in future.
Local crafts organisation Ariadne’s Thread Group hosts ‘The Kanthas of Friendship’, an innovative participatory textile project. Kantha stitching is a centuries-old tradition from Bangladesh and
Planning application for the revamp of Kingfisher Leisure Centre has been approved by the council with construction expected to begin this spring.
Designed by award-winning architect Roberts Limbrick, the sustainability-designed building, featuring both two-and-three-storey parts, will include a 25m eight-lane swimming pool with a movable floor, a 20m training pool with a splash zone, a fitness gym, a cycling studio, two squash courts, multi-purpose activity studios, indoor soft play areas and an upgraded play area in Fairfield East Green Space.
Tolworth Court Farm, Kingston’s largest nature reserve, will be rewilded as part of the Wetland Restoration Project after Kingston Council rubber-stamped the application. The plans
GoodGym is an organisation that encourages its members to get fit whilst doing good.
Kingston’s GoodGym members regularly visit Canbury Community Garden, a volunteer-run space on the riverside.
The Proper Blokes Club is a men’s wellbeing organisation working to tackle the stigma around male mental health by organising walk and talks in various locations across London.
Kingston residents have raised objections including concerns about traffic and the effects on existing housing.
Some drivers believe more congestion will form following the layout alterations planned for Richmond Road and 12-50 Kingsgate Road as part of the residential development.
