Richmond Offers Free HIV Tests With Results In 20 Minutes
Richmond council will support the National HIV Testing Week in lead up to World Aids Day
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Richmond Park “Like a War Zone” Deer Activists Say
Protestors gathered on Monday night to protest against the first night of Richmond Park’s annual deer cull
Deer cull begins in Richmond Park
A controversial deer cull began in Richmond Park on Monday despite protests from activists and animal lovers at the weekend. Although protestors deem the cull
No boys allowed in Richmond Park’s WomenOnly Run
Around 1,300 women put themselves to the test in the WomenOnly run in Richmond Park last Saturday, many of them first-time runners. The run, which
Watch: The local football club getting women in the game
Swans FC is set for expansion in the new year A football club for women aged 18 and over, Swans FC, is set to expand in 2026. Swans
Reports of fly-tipping in Kingston down a third despite London increase
Kingston has one of the lowest number of reports of fly-tipping of any London borough, according to the latest data from DEFRA (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
Residents air concerns over proposal to store alcohol from home garage
Kingston Council is considering an application made by owner of Carbonite Drinks Ltd. to store drinks within his Kingston residence.
Owner Dai John Hughes made the application in February, expressing an interest in selling alcohol for his business, Carbonite Drinks Ltd
Hate crime falls but faith-related offences on the rise in Kingston
Kingston has reported its lowest rate of hate crime in four years, according to data from the Met Police.
In 2024, there were 305 hate crime offences reported in the borough, a nearly 18% decrease from the previous year.
Despite this, the rate of faith-related hate crime in Kingston has risen for the second year in a row, increasing by over 68% since 2021.
Anti-Muslim hate crime on rise in London
Tell MAMA, an independent organisation that tackles cases of Islamophobia, has recorded the highest number of anti-Muslim hate cases in 2024 since its founding.
The highest number of Islamophobic cases reported to Tell MAMA were in Greater London, almost doubling from 1,028 in 2023 to 1,819 in 2024.
Easter egg-xitement: Where to hunt, craft and celebrate this April
Easter is here, and Kingston is bursting with ways for residents and visitors to make the most of the season.
From treasure hunts and creative workshops to seasonal markets and sweet treats, the town is packed with things to see, do and taste this Easter.
