This year has provided us all with that extra bit of spare time at home and what better way than to escape the world and lose ourselves in the narratives of others and a good book? But what were the literature highlights? Take a look at the Kingston Courier’s must-read books from this year.
Eating healthily is one of the best ways to maintain a strong immune system during the pandemic, according to nutritionists.
This year has not exactly been the best year for, well, anything really. However, the music industry, despite everything, has had artists producing some incredible songs to lift our spirits.
Racing Point’s Sergio Perez scored his first F1 victory at the weekend’s Shakir Grand Prix after George Russell’s lap 79 puncture cost him a likely win on his first race for Mercedes.
City-dwellers are encouraged to take a 20 minutes walk in local green spaces to improve their mood and stay well during winter.
A new study has linked a vegan diet with increased risk of bone fractures. Here is how you can ensure your bones maintain optimum health.
On London Road in Kingston, just off the hustle and bustle of the market, there is a vintage shop called Antiques. It looks bijou from the outside, but it is like a Tardis inside with a vast three-storey emporium of vintage items. Since 1996, it has been “selling the past” with more than 80,000 stallholders and around 10,000 antiques – from jewellery and collectables to furniture.
A survey by Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) has revealed the importance of Kingston’s voluntary organisations throughout the pandemic.
Cycling infrastructure in Kingston has improved massively since 2014, when Transport for London awarded the borough with a £32 million grant to encourage bicycle riding.
The BBC has released the contenders for this year’s Sports Personality of the Year Award, with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton the favourite to win. Joining Hamilton on the shortlist are footballer Jordan Henderson, cricketer Stuart Broad, jockey Hollie Doyle, snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan and boxer Tyson Fury.
