A charity providing ‘pathways out of poverty’ for local people has received £25,000 from a mystery benefactor days ahead of its inaugural event. The generous
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Compulsory micro-chipping will reduce ‘dog nuisance’ in estates
Rising number of strays in housing estates have led council officials back the government’s plan for compulsory micro-chipping on all dogs in England from 2016. Welcoming
Taxi wars in Kingston Town Centre
Conflict is brewing between black taxis and minicabs in Kingston after black cab drivers accused their rivals of illegally touting for business in the town
All Kingston Blockbusters to close
Blockbuster outlets in Kingston, Surbiton and Tolworth are to be axed, as the troubled video rental chain announces store closures across the country. The closures
Policeman sentenced for dangerous driving
A former Kingston police officer who lied about being involved in a police chase has been sentenced for dangerous driving. Paul Baker, 30, originally claimed
More items allowed in recycling dustbins
Kingston residents can now add more items to their green recycling box. From the start of the month residents can now recycle more metal and
Local parents group bid for free school funding
Parents at a public meeting on Tuesday heard that an application for a new faith-based secondary free school for Kingston is well under way. The
Land development project under fire
Hundreds of people turned out to voice their opinions about a controversial multi-million pound plan to redevelop the Seething Wells Filter Beds. At a public meeting on last
Deer cull begins in Richmond Park
A controversial deer cull began in Richmond Park on Monday despite protests from activists and animal lovers at the weekend. Although protestors deem the cull
40 firefighters called to Kingston office fire
A fire in a Kingston office building closed two roads near the Bentall Centre and forced the evacuation of hundreds of workers. Eight fire engines and
