Cost of living: Kingston locals turn to warm banks to reduce energy bills
Kingston’s food banks aim to help those struggling through the winter, but many are struggling to stay warm as the cost-of-living rises
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Kingston Council Chief Executive leaving for City of London role
Chief Executive of Kingston Council Ian Thomas (CBE) is leaving his role to become Town Clerk and Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation.
Climate justice project for Kingston community opens at Stanley Picker Gallery
A new community project aiming to open the conversation on decarbonisation has started. Scores of people attended Stanley Picker Gallery on October 7 to see
Use of temporary accommodation in Kingston rises by nearly 40 per cent between 2017 and 2021
The number of people living in temporary accommodation in Kingston upon Thames increased by almost 40 per cent between 2017 and 2021, according to the Royal Borough of Kingston.
Kingston Council sees fall in recycling centre visits
There has been a 40 per cent fall in visits to the Kingston recycling centre since a new booking system was introduced.
Data shows decrease in cervical screenings with just 7 out of 10 people tested
As of March 2021, cervical screenings for eligible individuals have fallen for the fourth consecutive year. Overall in 2020-21, 70.2 per cent of eligible individuals
Antidepressant stigma in decline as prescriptions continue to rise
New research published by the British Journal of General Practice has found that the significant increase in the use of anti-anxiety drugs is particularly high amongst women and young adults.
Research reveals rising hospital admissions for lung conditions
Hospital admissions connected to lung conditions in England and Wales more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, according to figures published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
Kingston has low rate of assaults against women compared to other London boroughs
Kingston Upon Thames had low rates of male to female assault last year compared to other London boroughs, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
Is mask wearing being stigmatised because of the new guidelines?
In England masks are no longer legally required in most public spaces, but government guidance recommends that people still wear face masks in enclosed spaces where they are mixing with people they don’t know.
