Survey finds growing trust in news podcasts alongside traditional broadcasters In a survey of 100 UK adults, BBC News was voted the most used and trusted news source, but podcasts and social media news are growing in popularity. The survey conducted by The Kingston Courier showed that BBC News is the most trusted news source. This included
Animal rights protesters gathered outside Sandown Park Racecourse in a bid to educate racegoers on the harms of horseracing: holding up banners, giving out leaflets, and confronting those entering the racecourse. Lesley Dove, an animal rights activist, told The Kingston Courier: “Real sport is where the participants can consent. The horses don’t consent.” This comes
Hundreds gathered at Hollyfield School in Surbiton for Holi, the festival of colour The Hindu festival is celebrated to welcome spring and it symbolises the triumph of good over evil. The event brought together families, young people and residents, transforming an ordinary public space into a vibrant display of community and culture. For many attendees, the celebration is more than just
Lunar New Year is a major celebration in East Asian countries like China, Korea and Vietnam, usually spent with families. However, not everyone can go back home and spend time with relatives. That’s why Save the World Club, a charity based in Kingston, has organised a social gathering, so that people can celebrate and bond
Every year hundreds of locals gather together in Surbiton to celebrate a cherished piece of ancient folklore: the legend of Lefi Ganderson, the Goat Boy of Mount Seething. Last heard in 1921, these yearly retellings began in 2009 initiated by The Community Brain, a community organisation with the desire to “bring people together through creativity and
Attendees enjoyed a festive afternoon full of Christmas treats Old Malden’s annual festive celebration took place on Sunday, 7 December 2025 at the historic Plough Green. Despite challenging weather conditions, residents from Epsom, Ewell, New Malden, Tolworth and Worcester Park attended the event. The market stalls were packed with treats, foods, drinks and handmade gifts
Swans FC is set to expand to new areas like Wimbledon in the new year A football club for women aged 18 and over, Swans FC, is set to expand in 2026. Swans FC, which brings together women at sessions in Kingston, Richmond and across Southwest London, aims to create multiple new teams and increase community participation, including Wimbledon. Founder Eamonn
Locals took part in a workshop dedicated to South Korea’s most famous food The 7th Kimjang festival took place at the New Malden Methodist Church on Saturday 22 November. The festival celebrated South Korean culture with a kimchi workshop where attendees learned how to make the dish themselves. Attendees learned how to prepare the dish
The Trafalgar Takeover for the London Games Festival celebrated Black, Asian and minority industry professionals and had interactive arcade games re-imagined for families to enjoy.
The festival aimed to bring together families, gamers and those interested in the gaming industry to enjoy physical creations of famous arcade games, such as Tetris and Pacman, play new indie games in the Lounge and explore the BAME exhibition of industry figures called Ensemble.
A planning proposal that put a community garden in Kingston at risk has been rejected by Kingston Council. Plans to demolish the former care home Fiddlers Green, Shalston villas, to make way for a development of flats would impact wildlife and community conservation efforts, local residents said. Alpha Road Residents Association Secretary Claire Mellish spoke
Kingston’s Banquet Records is known not only for its wide selection of music, but also for organising gigs and events in and around the area.
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of their transition from Beggars Banquet to Banquet Records, after being taken over by current owners Jon Tolley and Mike Smith.
Kingston Museum has celebrated the significant Korean culture locally, partnering with Korean-led art collective 4482 [SASAPARI] to host ‘K-Women: Celebrating Korean Female Artists’.
Mortlake residents gathered to plant native tree saplings to celebrate Mother’s Day.
The event was run by the charity Heritage & Habitats as part of its Burton: Exploring Without Boundaries project, which aims to restore the tomb of the explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel.
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK), a voluntary run organisation established in 1991, offers support to refugees.
The charity recently received funding from the National Lottery, which is said would be used to pay for a Volunteer Coordinator role.
The Seething Festival was celebrated on 2 March 2025 at St Andrew’s Square in Surbiton.
Run as part of Seething Village’s community calendar, the festival is one of a series of community-led events organised throughout the year by the Community Brain to celebrate the rich history and folklore of the locality.
This year’s festival included a parade with participants in costumes, live music and stalls set up by local businesses.
Thousands of women marched through London for the 18th Million Women Rise March and Rally, demanding an end to male violence against women and girls. On International Women’s Day, Million Women Rise (MWR) once again took to the streets in what the organisation called a demonstration of sisterhood, solidarity and unity, calling for urgent action to tackle gender-based violence.
For 23 years, Crack Comedy has ran a stand-up competition for new and aspiring comics at the Grey Horse Pub in Kingston.
Known across London for the quality of its comedy acts, on Sunday nights, Crack Comedy opens up the stage for anyone to deliver a short set to an intimate audience.
GoodGym is an organisation that encourages its members to get fit whilst doing good.
Kingston’s GoodGym members regularly visit Canbury Community Garden, a volunteer-run space on the riverside.
Riverside Walk and Kingston First, making up the borough’s business improvement district, have organised ‘Light Up Kingston’, an outdoor exhibition of light installations which will run in the town centre until 23 February. The project was launched in 2024, and this year Kingston First have brought in more installations designed by local artists like Skyhigh
Survey finds growing trust in news podcasts alongside traditional broadcasters In a survey of 100 UK adults, BBC News was voted the most used and trusted news source, but podcasts and social media news are growing in popularity. The survey conducted by The Kingston Courier showed that BBC News is the most trusted news source. This included
Animal rights protesters gathered outside Sandown Park Racecourse in a bid to educate racegoers on the harms of horseracing: holding up banners, giving out leaflets, and confronting those entering the racecourse. Lesley Dove, an animal rights activist, told The Kingston Courier: “Real sport is where the participants can consent. The horses don’t consent.” This comes
Hundreds gathered at Hollyfield School in Surbiton for Holi, the festival of colour The Hindu festival is celebrated to welcome spring and it symbolises the triumph of good over evil. The event brought together families, young people and residents, transforming an ordinary public space into a vibrant display of community and culture. For many attendees, the celebration is more than just
Lunar New Year is a major celebration in East Asian countries like China, Korea and Vietnam, usually spent with families. However, not everyone can go back home and spend time with relatives. That’s why Save the World Club, a charity based in Kingston, has organised a social gathering, so that people can celebrate and bond
Every year hundreds of locals gather together in Surbiton to celebrate a cherished piece of ancient folklore: the legend of Lefi Ganderson, the Goat Boy of Mount Seething. Last heard in 1921, these yearly retellings began in 2009 initiated by The Community Brain, a community organisation with the desire to “bring people together through creativity and
Attendees enjoyed a festive afternoon full of Christmas treats Old Malden’s annual festive celebration took place on Sunday, 7 December 2025 at the historic Plough Green. Despite challenging weather conditions, residents from Epsom, Ewell, New Malden, Tolworth and Worcester Park attended the event. The market stalls were packed with treats, foods, drinks and handmade gifts
Swans FC is set to expand to new areas like Wimbledon in the new year A football club for women aged 18 and over, Swans FC, is set to expand in 2026. Swans FC, which brings together women at sessions in Kingston, Richmond and across Southwest London, aims to create multiple new teams and increase community participation, including Wimbledon. Founder Eamonn
Locals took part in a workshop dedicated to South Korea’s most famous food The 7th Kimjang festival took place at the New Malden Methodist Church on Saturday 22 November. The festival celebrated South Korean culture with a kimchi workshop where attendees learned how to make the dish themselves. Attendees learned how to prepare the dish
The animal rights group, Vivisection Exposed, protested Imperial College London in early March, for the university’s use of animal testing.
The Trafalgar Takeover for the London Games Festival celebrated Black, Asian and minority industry professionals and had interactive arcade games re-imagined for families to enjoy. The festival aimed to bring together families, gamers and those interested in the gaming industry to enjoy physical creations of famous arcade games, such as Tetris and Pacman, play new indie games in the Lounge and explore the BAME exhibition of industry figures called Ensemble.
A planning proposal that put a community garden in Kingston at risk has been rejected by Kingston Council. Plans to demolish the former care home Fiddlers Green, Shalston villas, to make way for a development of flats would impact wildlife and community conservation efforts, local residents said. Alpha Road Residents Association Secretary Claire Mellish spoke
Kingston’s Banquet Records is known not only for its wide selection of music, but also for organising gigs and events in and around the area. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of their transition from Beggars Banquet to Banquet Records, after being taken over by current owners Jon Tolley and Mike Smith.
Kingston Museum has celebrated the significant Korean culture locally, partnering with Korean-led art collective 4482 [SASAPARI] to host ‘K-Women: Celebrating Korean Female Artists’.
Mortlake residents gathered to plant native tree saplings to celebrate Mother’s Day. The event was run by the charity Heritage & Habitats as part of its Burton: Exploring Without Boundaries project, which aims to restore the tomb of the explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel.
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK), a voluntary run organisation established in 1991, offers support to refugees. The charity recently received funding from the National Lottery, which is said would be used to pay for a Volunteer Coordinator role.
The Seething Festival was celebrated on 2 March 2025 at St Andrew’s Square in Surbiton. Run as part of Seething Village’s community calendar, the festival is one of a series of community-led events organised throughout the year by the Community Brain to celebrate the rich history and folklore of the locality. This year’s festival included a parade with participants in costumes, live music and stalls set up by local businesses.
Thousands of women marched through London for the 18th Million Women Rise March and Rally, demanding an end to male violence against women and girls. On International Women’s Day, Million Women Rise (MWR) once again took to the streets in what the organisation called a demonstration of sisterhood, solidarity and unity, calling for urgent action to tackle gender-based violence.
For 23 years, Crack Comedy has ran a stand-up competition for new and aspiring comics at the Grey Horse Pub in Kingston. Known across London for the quality of its comedy acts, on Sunday nights, Crack Comedy opens up the stage for anyone to deliver a short set to an intimate audience.
GoodGym is an organisation that encourages its members to get fit whilst doing good. Kingston’s GoodGym members regularly visit Canbury Community Garden, a volunteer-run space on the riverside.
Riverside Walk and Kingston First, making up the borough’s business improvement district, have organised ‘Light Up Kingston’, an outdoor exhibition of light installations which will run in the town centre until 23 February. The project was launched in 2024, and this year Kingston First have brought in more installations designed by local artists like Skyhigh