Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s advice to people in the arts may have been to get another job, but here in Kingston, the show must go on with Educating Rita’s 40th-anniversary tour.
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Concerns over secondary school exam delays in Kingston
Students across the country will see their exams next summer delayed by three weeks to make up for time missed due to coronavirus, but there are concerns about whether the move is sufficient.
#EndSARS Nigerian protests against police brutality reach London
The #EndSARS movement spread to the UK this week as activists gathered in London to protest police brutality in Nigeria.
Negative interest rates: Why do they matter?
Last week, the Bank of England (BoE) wrote to high street lenders asking if they would be ready for base interest rates to be cut to zero or even made negative.
Football: Pragmatic Palace hang on for a point
A late equaliser from Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister saw Crystal Palace draw 1-1 with Brighton in their Premier League match on Sunday. Palace had taken
Coronavirus: Help still available for the vulnerable in Kingston
As Tier 2 restrictions come into force in Kingston, council and voluntary organisations continue to provide support for Kingston’s residents.
Thames Concerts series begins in Surbiton as Tier 2 lockdown sets in
The annual Thames Concerts series began on Saturday evening with a live performance and socially distanced audience at St Andrew’s Church, Surbiton. Despite the start
Hate Crime Awareness Week: Kingston has one of the lowest rates of race hate crime in the capital
Kingston had one of the lowest numbers of reported racist or religiously motivated crime rates in London in the 12 months up to July, according to the Met Police crime dashboard.
The hate crime data showed that Kingston came second only to neighbouring Sutton.
‘Hook Park’ development proposal divides Chessington residents
Chessington residents’ opinions are divided over the proposed development of up to 2,500 homes and a 20-acre country park.
Tier 2 restrictions: Kingston businesses face crisis
Small businesses in Kingston are facing substantial financial losses after Tier 2 restrictions came into force last Saturday in London.
