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Coronavirus: UK job vacancies fall while benefit claims soar
The number of UK job vacancies plummeted and unemployment claims reached a record high in the three months to April 2020, experts revealed. Following
‘We will keep working hard to get through this’: the businesses surviving lockdown in Kingston Upon Thames
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting all areas of life and business is no exception. On 7 May the Bank of England (BoE) warned that the
Hundreds of people sign petition against franchising of New Malden Post Office
Hundreds of people have signed a petition against the franchising of New Malden Post Office, which is due to fall into private hands in April.
Surbiton bar wins London dog-friendliness award
A bar in Surbiton has been named London’s most dog-friendly by a popular website for dog owners. Wags N Tales, on Brighton Road, beat over
Surbiton restaurant lands major award nomination for unique dining concept
An Indian restaurant in Surbiton has been nominated for a prestigious award by a board of high-profile judges. Thali Ho, a family-run restaurant specialising in
Local businesses celebrated at Kingston Business Awards
A local café, telecommunications companies and a professional declutterer were amongst the winners at the Kingston Business Excellence Awards. The winners of the 13 awards
Saving tips to get you through the last days of Januworry
January left us feeling cash-strapped and it seemed like the stretch to payday was just too far away to cope. When times are tough and
Kingston’s children’s services up for two local government awards
The provider of Kingston’s children’s services was shortlisted for two Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards last week. Achieving for Children (AfC), a community interest company
Banquet Records named Kingston Business of the Year
Independent retailer Banquet Records was named Business of the Year at the Kingston Business Excellence Awards 2017 on Thursday 12 October. The Eden Street store picked up
