A project called Kingston Outreach has been helping locals in need by providing a food bank and hot food service since lockdown began in March.
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Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler to host exclusive online charity event
The illustrator of The Gruffalo will host an online drawing extravaganza to raise money for charity Habitats and Heritage on December 5.
Local designer donates Christmas cards to Surbiton care home
A greeting card designer donated Christmas cards to a Surbiton care home to spread festive cheer on Friday, November 27.
Prime Minister faces backlash as MPs vote on new coronavirus measures
On Tuesday December 1, MPs will vote on prime minister Boris Johnson’s three Tier system which is to come in to force on Wednesday, after the current lockdown ends.
Mother launches #GetVinnieGrounded campaign to demand safe housing for disabled son from Kingston Council
Kelly Jones claims that Kingston council have left her family in overcrowded housing since the beginning of 2017, despite her ongoing pleas for a disability friendly living space to accommodate her son’s needs.
Covid-19: PM’s winter plan for coronavirus
Boris Johnson has put forward his plan to reduce the spread of coronavirus this winter, as England leaves national lockdown in early December. The latest
Kingston Council to plant hundreds of new trees this winter
Kingston Council has finalised plans to plant 540 new trees across the borough by March 2021.
The Good Food Co-Op: Making healthy fruit and veg accessible for all
Driven by the issue of food insecurity that coronavirus either exacerbated or brought to light, every box purchased by Kingston residents has subsidised a box of fresh fruit and/or veg for local individuals and families in need. Order online at www.goodfoodcoop.org.uk
Kingston named third happiest place to live in London, dropping one place from 2019
Neighbouring borough Richmond upon Thames has claimed the top spot for the sixth year in a row.
Old Chessington golf clubhouse destroyed by fire
The Metropolitan Police Service is investigating the cause of a fire that has destroyed Chessington’s old golf clubhouse.
