New research from the Nuffield Foundation shows that the more cross-class friendships a lower socioeconomic status (SES) person has, the more likely they are to become a high earner in future.
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Kingston hikes council tax to remain most expensive borough in London
Kingston Council has approved proposals to raise council tax by almost five per cent, retaining its position as the most expensive borough in London according
First-time buyers in South East London hit hardest by stamp duty hike this April
From 1 April 2025, stamp duty will increase significantly for first-time buyers in South East London, rising by more than £11,000 in some boroughs.
The biggest jumps will hit areas like Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley, where homebuyers will see their upfront costs nearly triple.
Kingston College hosts open day this Wednesday
Kingston College, on Kingston Hall Road, will host an open day this week, giving parents and children the opportunity to discuss course options with tutors, meet student ambassadors, hear from the head and meet career adviser.
Steven Wilson to visit Kingston for exclusive signing session at Banquet Records
In the lead up to his eighth studio album, Steven Wilson will be visiting Kingston for a signing session at local record store, Banquet Records,
Watch: Crafts group hosts textile workshop inspired by South Asian community
Local crafts organisation Ariadne’s Thread Group hosts ‘The Kanthas of Friendship’, an innovative participatory textile project. Kantha stitching is a centuries-old tradition from Bangladesh and
Uncertainty over jobs and courses as Kingston University proposes to axe Humanities
Kingston University has announced plans to close the Department of Humanities from September 2025.
The decision, which is subject to a 30-day consultation, will mean the end of Humanities courses at Kingston, as well as English and Philosophy courses. Creative Writing, which is currently taught by the Humanities Department, will remain in place.
Watch: Inside the award-winning club that helps wrestlers in and out of the gym
Amir Wrestling Club helps children, teenagers and adults to get fit with freestyle wrestling. Based in Tolworth, Kingston, the club is run by former wrestler Amir Kamali, who moved to the UK to join his family and chase his dream of becoming a wrestling coach.
The club was awarded Club of the Year at the Kingston Borough Sports Award ceremony in 2024. Kamali was also awarded the Eileen Grey Award for best coach of the year in 2022.
MINISO announces new Kingston branch in global company expansion
MINISO is landing in Kingston with a new store opening at 12pm this Friday, 7 March On Friday, Kingston High Street will be the 38th
Council promises to ‘strengthen’ processes after fraud risk revealed
An external audit has found that Kingston Council’s financial transaction records are not properly regulated, meaning that there is a high risk that some transactions are mismanaged or even fraudulent.
