Old Chessington golf clubhouse destroyed by fire
The Metropolitan Police Service is investigating the cause of a fire that has destroyed Chessington’s old golf clubhouse.
Surrey food bank usage increases but so are donations and volunteers
Surrey food banks have seen a surge in usage during Covid-19, yet there has also been an increase in volunteers and donations, providing “heart-warming” support within communities.
Covid-19 mass testing to take place in Kingston
Kingston is set to become one of the 67 areas chosen for mass testing of Covid-19 the health secretary Matt Hancock announced last week.
Kingston Council announces regeneration plans for Guildhall
Kingston Council has revealed ambitious plans to revamp the Guildhall complex along with the Guildhall itself and to give up the administration spaces to be converted into offices and homes.
Football: Defensive errors cost Fulham again
A double from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and a goal from Abdoulaye Doucouré were enough to condemn Fulham to a 3-2 defeat in their Premier League match against Everton on Sunday, November 22.
Fun things to do with your kids in lockdown
As we enter the last week of lockdown you may be pulling your hair out trying to think of ways to entertain your children. But don’t fear! We’ve come up with some great ideas to fill those winter days with fun for all the family.
Rugby: Jonny May’s scintillating try helps England to a dominant victory
An impressive defensive display alongside two tries from winger Jonny May helped England beat Ireland 18-7 at Twickenham on Saturday, November 21, for their second win in the Nations Cup.
Man United win on home turf for the first time this season
Manchester United have won their first home match of the season at Old Trafford on Saturday, November 21, taking them into the top half of the premier league table.
Can we trust a coronavirus vaccine?
It has been an exciting few weeks. First Pfizer announced a 90 per cent efficacy of its vaccine candidate, then Moderna one-upped it with 94 per cent. Then, in the early hours of Monday morning, November 23, the Oxford vaccine was shown to have 70 per cent effectiveness – increasing to 90 if people were given an initial half dose followed by a booster. The Oxford vaccine also has the advantage of being by far the cheapest and easiest to store of the three.
‘It’s the best job I’ve ever done’: How Bushy Park Rangers are keeping the park going during Covid
Under Covid, parks have become a lifeline. As footfall increases, here is how the Bushy Park rangers, and native deer, are coping.
