Kingston has today entered Tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions along with all other London boroughs.
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Kingston University health centre offering Covid-19 vaccines to most vulnerable
Kingston University health centre gave out its first Covid-19 vaccination on Tuesday, December 15.
From WAP to the pygmy possum: 17 positive things to come from 2020
The Kingston Courier editorial team takes a look back at some of the most positive things to come from 2020. It has been a wild ride, friends.
Rugby: Contact rugby to return at grassroots level with new adaptations
Grassroots rugby union players will be able to play an adapted version of 15-a-side contact following the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announcement of the Government’s approval.
Community love: Artist inspired by Thames during lockdown
Maxine Stinton fell out of love with the river Thames when her house flooded. All she wanted to do was get away from it however, lockdown has made her appreciate the beautiful scenery on her doorstep and enabled her to create prints to celebrate the community.
The Good Food Co-Op: Making healthy fruit and veg accessible for all
Driven by the issue of food insecurity that coronavirus either exacerbated or brought to light, every box purchased by Kingston residents has subsidised a box of fresh fruit and/or veg for local individuals and families in need. Order online at www.goodfoodcoop.org.uk
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.
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.
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.
Evacuation style plan to get students home in time for Christmas
Universities will give out allocated dates to students travelling back home safely for Christmas.