Kingston businesses remain optimistic for the rest of 2024 despite the early months bringing issues such as high utility bills and a reduction in consumer
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How four local constituencies could vote this general election
With the 2024 general election on the horizon, parties and candidates are ramping up their campaigns in a ballot that could see multiple longtime party
GCSEs: How undiagnosed dyslexia could impact results
Last year, more than 172,000 students in the UK received a grade 3 or below in their English Language GCSE, effectively a fail. The number
Community Brain brings over 100 Mini Coopers to Kingston
Over 150 Mini Coopers arrived in Surbiton on Saturday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Paddy Hopkirk and Henry Liddon’s victory at the 1964 Monte Carlo
Lib Dems call for return of community policing amid crime fears
The Liberal Democrats have criticised the Conservative government after a survey they commissioned showed more people turning to DIY security measures due to fear of
Kingston Council fund nine local projects to help tackle climate change
Kingston Council has funded nine local projects, including Minima Yacht Club and The Community Brain, as part of its Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE)
Kingston Council using 4% of £3.8m developer contributions for new affordable housing
Developers have paid £3.6m to Kingston Council for delivering new affordable housing that is yet to be spent or allocated to affordable housing projects. Developers
Local artist showcases exhibition at creative space FuseBox
Martin Alton is an artist in Kingston whose pieces were on show in an exhibition titled Cracked Paint at FuseBox on Friday (April 19). The
PM’s sick note comments attract criticism
Kingston and Surbiton MP and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has criticised Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s speech on “sick note culture”, made on Friday
Aftermath of Covid-19 still affecting those learning to drive
Driving lessons have increased in price since 2018 and now it is harder for people to learn to drive than it used to be. Before
