To live to a century is a milestone that very few people ever make, and even fewer have the privilege of sharing their story. “Well, I don’t have to worry about not making it. I am very happy,” said Ursula la Cock, who turned 100 years old on 27 February this year.
Category: Features
Shrovetide football: Kingston’s lost tradition?
On both Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, hundreds of men and women would gather in Kingston’s Market Square, awaiting the sound of the Pancake Bell.
Falling fertility rates: Three young people on their reasons for waiting to have children
The uncertainty of the job market, inflation and the pressure to find the right partner are just some of the reasons behind why less and less young people are choosing to have children.
What Trump’s presidency means for the planet
As one of his first acts of his second term, Donald Trump vowed to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, which sets a target to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
25 years at the BBC with Social Affairs Correspondent Fiona Lamdin
How many of us could say we see ourselves working for the same employer for a quarter of a century?
Certainly not me, and current trends of job-hopping suggest I’m not alone. In that sense, journalist Fiona Lamdin is somewhat of a rarity. Based at BBC Points West as a Social Affairs Correspondent, Lamdin is currently celebrating 25 years of working for the corporation.
‘It’s really rewarding’: Puppy rescued from abuse gets second chance
Five years ago, Pudding was rescued from a house in Kingston. Now, she has been given a new lease of life.
Valentine’s Day on a budget: Your guide to £30 date ideas
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and it’s not about how much you spend but the memories you create.
Wildlife group replicates Kingston success with first beavers in London for over 400 years
In October 2023, the Ealing Beaver Project introduced a family of beavers to Paradise Fields in west London — the first in several centuries. The
Watch: Twickenham’s SOUL Café wins a Good Food Award
SOUL Café on Heath Road has won the Blue Ribbon in the Good Food Awards 2024-25 for its exceptional service and offerings The café offers
Local bookstore celebrates Christmas with an evening of authors
The local branch of bookseller Waterstones celebrated the festive season with its annual Christmas evening on 29th November, bringing together 17 authors to meet with
