Kingston residents encouraged to join Citizens’ Panel
Kingston Council have set up a Citizens Panel so residents can give their opinions on future developments in the town centre area.
Animal sentience bill passes second reading in Parliament
An Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill passed its second reading in Parliament last month. The bill would allow animals to be recognised as sentient beings, who experience feelings, pain, and suffering.
Do online dating apps really work?
Did you find your Valentine using an online dating app? Do online dating apps really work? Danai Nesta Kupemba and Jacobien discuss their experiences and some advice when finding a partner.
Kingston’s Green Party councillor Sharron Sumner quits council
Kingston Green Party councillor Sharron Sumner has resigned from the council after accusing the Kingston Liberal Democrats of “institutionalised bullying”.
Kingston University students work with care homes to support people with dementia
Kingston University students are pairing up with care homes and local partners in Kingston as part the university’s new dementia-friendly community project. The project will
The RNLI celebrates 20 years saving lives on the Thames
The RNLI has been making waves on the Thames for 20 years, including in nearby Teddington.
Closed mental health charity Hearts and Minds to continue as volunteer collective
Peer-led London mental health charity Hearts and Minds has closed down due to financial and staffing problems, but said that former employees would continue to offer support as a voluntary collective.
Deepfakes and altered image abuse: How the misuse of synthetic media poses a new digital threat for women
Ten years ago, when 18-year-old law student Noelle Martin reverse image searched herself out of pure curiosity, nothing could have prepared her for the nauseating results that Google would empty before her. Miranda Dunne speaks to Noelle Martin on her experience with deepfaked image-based abuse and refusing to be silenced by anonymous perpetrators.
COMMENT: Valentine’s Day is just another commercial holiday rather than about love
Although Valentine’s Day celebrations appear not to have changed, the sentiment has been lost. Cards are still sent but rather than being lovingly crafted they are easily picked up from the nearest Poundland or card shop.
Delicious dessert recipes to bake this Valentine’s
Stuck for something to make for that special someone this Valentine’s? Look no further, these mouth-watering recipes will be sure to leave them sweet for you.
