A leading cancer charity is calling on drinkers in Kingston to go cold turkey before Dry January by going without alcohol for October. Macmillan’s senior
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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.
The menstrual cup – the best thing to happen to my period
Menstrual cups may seem like a scary option for feminine hygiene during your period, but now that I have tried it, I cannot advocate them
Kingston graduate creates book to help children receiving kidney transplants
A Kingston graduate has teamed up with current students and university academics to create an interactive book aimed at helping young children through the difficult
Kingston awarded £25,000 to tackle mental health stigma
Kingston will receive funding to become a Time to Change hub, making it one of eight areas to tackle mental health stigma locally. Time to
Hunt for funding progresses in Kingston dementia care home project
Kingston Borough council have taken another step towards securing funding for their new, 80-bed care facility for Dementia patients. In a meeting held on Wednesday
Five NHS Trusts in Surrey found to have increased parking charges during 2017/18 financial year
Five Surrey-based NHS Trusts, in addition to 48 others across England, have admitted to increasing their parking charges during the 2017/18 financial year, a Guardian
Wimbledon charity night raises money for pioneering new cancer treatment
A Wimbledon couple brought their community together on October 13 at a dance-themed auction, designed to generate funds for the new “CAR-T” leukaemia therapy. Alison
Kingston Council appoints five new mental health ambassadors
Kingston Council appointed five mental health ambassadors to raise public awareness of mental health issues as part of World Mental Health Day, an annual event
