Surrey food banks have seen a surge in usage during Covid-19, yet there has also been an increase in volunteers and donations, providing “heart-warming” support within communities.
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Covid-19 mass testing to take place in Kingston
Kingston is set to become one of the 67 areas chosen for mass testing of Covid-19 the health secretary Matt Hancock announced last week.
Kingston Council announces regeneration plans for Guildhall
Kingston Council has revealed ambitious plans to revamp the Guildhall complex along with the Guildhall itself and to give up the administration spaces to be converted into offices and homes.
Football: Defensive errors cost Fulham again
A double from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and a goal from Abdoulaye Doucouré were enough to condemn Fulham to a 3-2 defeat in their Premier League match against Everton on Sunday, November 22.
Can we trust a coronavirus vaccine?
It has been an exciting few weeks. First Pfizer announced a 90 per cent efficacy of its vaccine candidate, then Moderna one-upped it with 94 per cent. Then, in the early hours of Monday morning, November 23, the Oxford vaccine was shown to have 70 per cent effectiveness – increasing to 90 if people were given an initial half dose followed by a booster. The Oxford vaccine also has the advantage of being by far the cheapest and easiest to store of the three.
COMMENT: Stop arguing about the lyrics in Fairytale of New York. Just remove the slurs
Britain has many traditions around Christmas. Turkey and pigs in blankets for dinner, the John Lewis advert and having a drink before midday on Christmas Day are all things synonymous with this time of year.
Arsenal become first Premier League club to join UN climate action plan
Arsenal have become the first Premier League side to sign up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, according to a statement issued by the club.
Kingston’s virtual Christmas market begins
A Kingston NHS worker has created an online Christmas market to support local businesses during the second lockdown.
Kingston coronavirus cases total 341 this week
Two people have died in Kingston within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test, the latest government figures revealed.
Care home to welcome visitors again with Covid-secure meeting room
A Surbiton care home has built an indoor covid-secure meeting room to allow residents to receive visits from relatives and loved ones during the winter months.
