The uncertainty of the job market, inflation and the pressure to find the right partner are just some of the reasons behind why less and less young people are choosing to have children.
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Plans for children’s care home a ‘step in the right direction’
Kingston Council has announced plans for a children’s care home in Surbiton, which is expected to open in early 2026 subject to planning permission.
The proposed home has been praised by Become, a charity that supports children in care and care-leavers.
Supporting struggling families in Kingston during Christmas
As the festive season unfolds, shops and restaurants are experiencing the busiest period of the year. While some families find joy in the Christmas shopping
Five ways to support those in need this Christmas
Kingston upon Thames is one of London’s wealthier boroughs but there are more than 5,000 children living in poverty, according to statistics from Action for
Every penny doubled for Kingston Christmas appeal to help children in need
Kingston Charitable Foundation is launching its Giving Week with a pub quiz and raffle to raise more donations for children living in poverty. Every donation
Ten affordable last-minute Halloween costumes for kids
Halloween is upon us once again and for many of us this spooky season means panicking about what costumes to wear.
Stickman: Brought to life at the Rose Theatre
The much loved children’s modern classic, Stickman by Julia Donaldson is back at the Rose Theatre this Christmas.
Kingston Council receives funding for new autism school
The Department of Education has agreed to fund a new free school for children with an autistic spectrum disorder in the Kingston and Richmond boroughs.
Kingston’s Apple Store to hold ‘Family Camp’ digital skills sessions
Apple at Kingston’s Bentall centre is holding ‘Family Camp’ to teach adults and children new digital skills during the Easter holidays. The camp which will
Kingston obesity rate is lowest in England
Kingston has the lowest obesity rate for reception children in the country according to statistics for 2016-17 released by NHS Digital last week. Only 4.8 per cent of four
