Motspur Park gas holder plans rejected after residents raise concerns
Plans to redevelop the Motspur Park Gas Holder site have been blocked by Kingston Council following months of opposition from local residents The proposed development
Homeless father of four calls for better treatment of vulnerable families: “The council forced us onto the street”
Arthur Henry*, his partner Liana, and their four young children are currently homeless after being evicted from temporary accommodation by Kingston Council. Below, he describes
British film industry spending big on US studio-backed productions in the UK
The industry hit the highest spend on record for films in 2025. What might this mean for the cinema business in 2026? Last year the UK spent a total of £6.8 billion on film and high-end television programme production, according to
A third of young people have made no changes to fight climate change, research finds
A survey by the Office for National Statistics suggests a fall in interest in environmental issues A survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics
Kingston Camera Club unlocks the passion of photography for local community
Meet the members of Kingston’s 133-year-old camera club No matter if you have never picked up a camera in your life, are afraid to display
Rent increases in Kingston higher than across London and the UK in last year
Average monthly private rent in Kingston has increased by 4.4% since February 2025, more than elsewhere in London and the UK Since February last year, average rent in
Chelsea miss UWCL semi-finals despite 1-0 win against London rivals
LONDON, 1 APR – After losing the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) quarter-final to Arsenal on the 24th of March, Chelsea
What are the Kingston and Surbiton trains to avoid on your commute?
We’ve crunched the data to help you swerve the worst of the delays There are few things more frustrating than finding yourself stuck in a train station on
Crime down over 10% in Kingston town centre, yet shoplifting remains top offence
Underreporting of shoplifting could explain drop Reported crime in Kingston town centre fell by around 11% in January compared with the same month last year,
Podcasts emerge as second most trusted news source after the BBC
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
