I was diagnosed with a brain tumour when I was 17. I was studying for my A-Levels at the time and at an age where
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Women in STEM: Kingston-born Dr Frances Balkwill is a role model who makes science more accessible and fun
Dr Frances Balkwill is a professor and an inspiring figure in STEM who is making a difference in both research and making science more accessible.
Battersea Arts Centre celebrates 50 years with set of special events
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) has committed to even more diversity and accessibility on the occasion of its golden anniversary. Alongside a diverse range of artists,
New Era’s Square 1 Cafés help the community with free cakes, conversations, and good company
The Square 1 cafes run by New Era Community Projects has boosted community interaction in Kingston over free coffee and cakes.
Kingston Christmas Wishes appeal meets target: How will £6,000 be used?
The Kingston Charitable Foundation (KCF) has met its target by collecting more than £3,200 from residents and businesses during its Giving Week. Thanks to a
‘She was the most incredible mum’: London Marathon runner supporting charity in sister’s memory
It is the day after the London marathon. Almost 50,000 people are recovering from the 26.2-mile journey through the streets of the capital in celebration
“No one has your back”: Cost-of-living crisis exacerbates job insecurity in the gig economy
The panic of money not stretching far enough is compounded by gig workers not having the same rights as regular salaried staff, new research by
‘Nobody has the right to take your child’s life’: Mother marks 20 years since death of Sabina Rizvi
The sun hangs low during the last days of winter, sending shards of light flitting across the faces of Iffat Rizvi and her son, Soni,
“I don’t want to be a model, I want to be a role model”: Epsom’s first hijabi Ms GB finalist
Taslimah Rassool, an actress and model in her late thirties from Epsom, is the first hijabi finalist for Ms Great Britain. Three years ago, Rassool
Kingston housing costs fuel area’s affordability crisis
The expense of living in England remains a hot topic of conversation across the country. Understandably, mortgage and rent costs are two of the greatest