RBKares: Knitting the community together with crocheted letterbox toppers
RBKares, a volunteer charity, embarked on a mission to raise funds for Kingston Hospital’s Night to Remember Walk by crocheting letterbox toppers around Kingston. Founded
Ed Davey says local constituents are concerned about assisted dying bill
The leader of the Liberal Democrats spoke to the Kingston Courier ahead of the vote on 29 November. Sir Ed Davey said many residents in
Running club trend gathers pace among local women and young people
Kingston residents are swapping loungewear for Lycra to improve their fitness and mental health. In recent years, a cultural shift has taken place, particularly among
The best non-alcoholic drink options in Kingston pubs
With sobriety on the rise, we asked Kingston pubs for their zero-alcohol offerings Drinkaware’s latest statistics showed that in 2024, there was a one percent
Residents voice concerns about homelessness initiatives in Kingston as winter approaches
Rough sleepers up by 12.42% putting pressure on local facilities Residents of Kingston have voiced their concerns regarding what to do about rough sleepers on
Residents voice concerns over plans to turn former Wilko into late-night arcade
Kingston residents have criticised proposals to convert the former Wilko site on Clarence Street into a ‘late-night entertainment centre’ with an arcade. A copy of
Free cinema screening of new film Layla in Kingston next week
Escapes, an exciting independent cinema project, returns to Kingston this week with a screening of the new British film Layla – for free. Escapes has
Has Christmas shopping started too early?
Festive decorations have been up at the Bentall Centre in Kingston since late October The Fenwick’s store in the Bentall Centre is among the first
Community-driven coffee van opens permanent riverside spot
Argonaut Coffee has opened its first café in Kingston on Buckland’s Wharf. Argonaut’s former coffee van on Canbury Gardens had been a much-loved staple on
Kingston Council reveals limited temporary accommodation options for homeless
Over a third of local homeless population housed outside the borough. Kingston Council’s health overview panel has said that 33% of temporary accommodation used to
