Surrey County Council (SCC) planted the first of 1.2 million trees at the Surrey Hills Wood Fair at the Surrey Hills Wood Fair. The Surrey Hills
Category: Environment
Local Extinction Rebellion group say they are more than climate activists
Kingston-based climate activists who have been at the heart of the demonstrations in London have insisted they are more than just eco-warriors. Extinction Rebellion has
Wildlife charity launches campaign to save Britain’s endangered plants and animals
The Wildlife Trusts charity, which includes Surrey Wildlife Trust, has launched a campaign calling for Brits to help save the UK’s wild plants and animals.
Extinction Rebellion protesters bring large parts of London to a standstill
Thousands of climate protesters caused mass disruption as they blocked some of London’s busiest roads and bridges on Monday. Campaign group Extinction Rebellion (XR) is
Greens say council “all talk and no trousers” on Heathrow expansion
Heathrow airport is due to expand, bringing tonnes of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) with it – leading campaigners to say that Kingston Council needs to do
Daylesford Organic Farm: the lifestyle empire setting the precedent for a sustainable future
Daylesford organic is an opulent farm shop located on Daylesford estate in the heart of the Cotswolds. Since opening ten years ago the farm shop has
Kingston Green Radio celebrates birthday with live events
Local station Kingston Green Radio is turning 12 this year and is celebrating with topical debate and discussion events live on air this week. The
Kingston Council: raising parking fees will help alleviate pollution
A decision to increase resident parking permits for standard petrol cars will apply to on-street parking and in council-owned car parks starting from June 2019.
Gruffalo illustrator entertains for the Environment Trust
*This story was originally written on December 7 and refers to an event that took place on December 6.* Richmond-based Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler entertained
Heritage Lottery Fund cash gives green light on allotment project
A grant of £69,700 has been awarded to a local project examining the history of allotments in Surbiton and Tolworth, The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)