Escape the winter blues at Kew Gardens’ annual Orchid Festival
The annual Orchid Festival is back at Kew until March 2, 2025, and this year, the botanical gardens are shining the spotlight on Peru.
Review: Animal Farm at Kingston’s Rose Theatre
First performed at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow in 1982, Ian Wooldridge’s stage adaptation of the book is now more than 40 years old, yet remains as relevant as ever in today’s political landscape. Kingston’s very own Rose Theatre is the second stop on its 2025 UK Spring Tour.
Music sales hit a 20-year high but what about CDs?
It’s been the biggest year for music purchases since 2001 with market growth for streaming and vinyl. But CD sales have remained flat.
Council grants £1,000 to new community garden on Queen’s Promenade
Queen’s Promenade Friends, a volunteer group who maintain Kingston’s riverside park, has received £1,000 of councillor ward funding for their new Athelstan Garden.
Local rents up 7.2% in one year
There has been a 7.2% increase in rent prices in Kingston since last year, leaving some young people struggling to find affordable housing.
Kingston Council to host first comedy fundraiser
Kingston Council has organised a comedy event to raise money for the Mayor’s Charitable Trust, the first of its kind for the Chamber.
Kingston Waterstones celebrates release of Onyx Storm with midnight launch
The launch of the latest instalment of the book series Onyx Storm at midnight on 21 January drew a queue of book lovers to Waterstones in Kingston, with fans eager to get their hands on a copy of the year’s most anticipated fantasy novel.
World Champion kickboxer opens London gym in fight against violent crime
ormer kickboxing champ Daniel Sam has opened Black Diamond Gym in Ilford in a bid to tackle knife crime.
Former-number-one-ranked kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion, Daniel Sam, has opened a new martial arts gym in East London, inspired by his own positive experience in sport.
Locals concerned about plans to turn Canbury Car Park into apartments
Kingston residents have raised objections including concerns about traffic and the effects on existing housing.
Some drivers believe more congestion will form following the layout alterations planned for Richmond Road and 12-50 Kingsgate Road as part of the residential development.
Musician FKA Twigs meets local fans as she launches new album
British singer FKA Twigs met with fans at Banquet Records in Kingston on Friday, 24 January amid the launch of her new album, EUSEXUA.
