A new report has slammed East London’s markets and high streets as ‘slowly dying’ and pointed to factors including vacant properties and high crime rates.
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New cycling lane to be opened in Surbiton
A new cycling lane aimed at providing better links throughout Kingston-upon-Thames is in the works near Surbiton station. The one-way lane at Saint Mark’s Hill
Kingston Carers’ Network Shortlisted for £50,000 Charity Grant From National Lottery, Big Lottery Fund, ITV
A public vote closing Monday will determine if a Kingston charity wins a £50,000 grant from The People’s Projects, said the charity’s chief executive. Kate Dudley heads the
Tougher rules for drivers on British roads
Drivers may lose their licence if caught using their phones at the wheel, the transport secretary announced under a new tougher measures that came into
Surbiton beekeeper seeks more space for hives as honey sales rise
A Surbiton beekeeper has asked his neighbours to house beehives due to the increasing popularity of Surbiton honey. Sameer Ghai, 33, wants to build extra hives in
Kingston students slam university’s £250k for new president
The new president – and former vice-chancellor – of Kingston University, Julius Weinberg, is to have his new position and £251,461 salary investigated by his
Kingston faith groups unite in vigil for Westminster terror victims
Members from various faith communities came together outside the Bentall Centre in Kingston on Wednesday to remember the victims of last week’s Westminster attack. Kingston
Thousands march through London to protest Brexit days before Article 50 triggers EU withdrawal
Thousands protested the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on Saturday as Theresa May prepared to trigger Article 50 and begin the formal process of leaving.
Disabled Kingston commuters to benefit from new TfL ‘please offer me a seat’ badges
A new TfL scheme could help Kingston residents with less obvious disabilities find a seat on public transport without having to explain why they struggle
Exclusive: Kingston Council’s ex-chief Derek Osbourne’s downfall
Derek Osbourne is a man upon whom time – in more than one sense of the word – has left its mark. His beard, mainly
