Libraries in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames have reopened after being closed for six months during the pandemic. Across the borough, five libraries
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London Marathon proves to be a virtual success
An estimated 45,000 people triumphed over adverse weather conditions and a pandemic on October 4 to take part in the 40th London Marathon. The Marathon
World Mental Health Day: Coronavirus affecting student mental well-being
As world mental health day approaches on October 10 and Coronavirus restrictions look set to continue, many students are questioning what mental challenges they will
Kingston’s Rose Theatre to reopen after six months
Audiences will be welcomed back to the Rose Theatre for a socially distanced season from October 28. The Kingston theatre has been closed since March
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
Muslim charity helps Kingston Upon Thames locals in COVID-19 crisis
A Muslim youth charity has stepped up its support for vulnerable people in Kingston upon Thames, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, . Kingston members
‘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
COVID-19 global daily death rates rise despite measures to contain pandemic
Despite global and national measures to contain COVID-19, the daily death toll and new cases are increasing alarmingly fast, according to the World Health Organisation
Coronavirus anxiety: how to cope with isolation
The global coronavirus pandemic has resulted in social lockdowns across the world, with UK citizens told to stay indoors, avoid non-essential travel, and maintain a
Community campaigner James Giles offers free food to New Malden residents
An offer of free food for New Malden residents was made possible by community campaigner James Giles. Aldi, Waitrose and Tesco donated food,