Kingston Council has approved a new “cultural strategy” that aims to support creative businesses and ensure the needs of residents involved in the arts are
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Ex-boyfriend denies charges of rape
A woman has told Kingston Crown Court how a former partner raped her even though she was bleeding and crying. Thomas Charles Hussey, 28, of
Quirky Surbiton Museum of Futures celebrates cycling history
Surbiton’s quirky museum, the Museum of Futures, has opened an exhibition celebrating local cycling history. The free exhibition on Brighton Road, which is called Wheels
Rose Theatre’s 10-year anniversary exhibition showcases most memorable moments
The Rose Theatre is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary of being in business with an exhibition and announced two spring and summer plays, with major actors
Gruffalo illustrator entertains for the Environment Trust
*This story was originally written on December 7 and refers to an event that took place on December 6.* Richmond-based Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler entertained
Screenwriter launches prize for thrillers that exclude violence against women
When considering who to vote for in this year’s BAFTAs, screenwriter Bridget Lawless faced a dilemma – in the wake of the Weinstein scandal, how
Ladbrokes cashier accused of staging robbery with father tells court “he puts on different accents”
A Ladbrokes cashier accused of staging a robbery with her father has told a court that he used a fake accent to conceal his identity on the
Small rise to Kingston council tax bills as GLA increases its charges
Residents in Kingston will get higher council tax bills in 2018/19, after the Greater London Authority (GLA) increased its element of council tax by 5.1
Ladbrokes cashier “staged a fake robbery” with her father, Kingston Crown Court hears
A Ladbrokes cashier handed over £3000 to a masked thief even though she knew it was her father, Kingston Crown Court heard last Monday. Chevvine Darling,
Record numbers compete in the UK Wife Carrying Race in Dorking
A record number of thrill seekers braved muddy conditions to compete in the ‘UK Wife Carrying Race’ on Sunday 8 April. The 11th annual event, held
