River Thames in Kingston claims another victim after all day drinking, coroner hears. Laurence Newman, 45, a property developer from Surbiton, had been drinking most
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New scheme to help carers talk about ‘good death’
A new scheme which provides advice to carers about the options available to their loved ones at their end of their life is being piloted
Army captain accused of sexually assaulting woman “without her knowledge”
An army captain who was due to be posted in Afghanistan has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman without her knowledge or consent.
‘Exchanging places’ helps Kingston become a Biking Borough
As part of Kingston Council’s Smarter Travel Team’s ‘Stand out from the crowd’ campaign, cyclists in the borough were invited to get involved with a special ‘Exchanging Places’ event on Wednesday 14 March.
Muslim community centre rejected in Hook
The proposed Muslim Community centre in Hook has been rejected, as protests form the local neighbours regarding traffic and parking issues was supported by the
Tax hike may “kill” Kingston pubs
George Osborne’s planned tax increase on beer has Kingston pubs worried they will lose customers and a significant amount of profits.
Game Group files for administration
Troubled video games retailer, Game Group, has filed for administration just hours after shares in the company were suspended.
ASH fuming over council tobacco investments
KINGSTON Borough Council holds investments in addictive drugs that threatens to produce a conflict of interest. The council’s pension fund contains £1,397,190 in shares in
Lengthy road repairs continue in Kingston
Emergency repair works to a large water main under the carriageway in Wood Street, Kingston Town Centre are still under way.
Man who kidnapped former royal aide sentenced to 10 years
A 21-year-old man who was involved in the “shocking” carjacking and kidnapping of a former royal aide, was sentenced to ten years imprisonment at Kingston
