The Courier’s top culture picks of 2021
Despite Covid restrictions, 2021 brought us a splendid mix of films, television shows, exhibitions and music. Here are the Courier team’s top moments.
Verstappen wins dramatic F1 World Championship in controversial final race
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has won the 2021 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in a thrilling and controversial fashion.
Festive fun in and around Kingston this Christmas
With Christmas right around the corner, there’s plenty to do in and around Kingston this festive season.
Kingston Borough Business Awards announces finalists
The finalists for the 2021 Kingston Borough Business Awards, which celebrate the contributions of local businesses, were announced on December 10. The inaugural awards were
Video: Park Lane Stables saved by huge community effort
Park Lane Stables was forced from its home in Teddington last year after the landlord demanded £1million for it to stay, but after a monumental public effort, the Stables has been saved.
Transport for London bans electric scooters on travel network
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that all privately-owned electric scooters and electric unicycles are now banned on London transport.
Gallagher’s brace leads Palace to victory against Everton
Goals from Conor Gallagher and James Tomkins helped Palace to a 3-1 victory against Everton.
Chelsea plummet from top spot in Champions’ League group stage
Defending European champions, Chelsea, surrendered their top spot in Group H to Juventus in Wednesday’s 3-3 Champions League draw against home side Zenit Saint Petersburg despite goals from Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku.
Video: Return of Night Tube after Covid-19 suspension
Transport for London (TfL) has brought back the Night Tube after suspending it in March 2020 due to Covid-19.
COMMENT: Fury after Tory party exposes political double standards
Footage of Boris Johnson’s former spokesperson Allegra Stratton seeming to joke about a tory Christmas party last year has left many of us outraged, if not surprised.
