A Kingston Road box junction in New Malden took over £450,000 in fines over eight months, making it the most lucrative box junction in the
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‘It’s a full body experience’: I tried a sound bath for the first time
The meditative practice uses sounds to aid relaxation December can feel fast-paced. We all want to finish the year in the best way possible while
Is AI-generated art only a problem when it goes wrong?
The Kingston Christmas mural was an AI disaster, but what does it say about our relationship with generative technology? Anyone passing by Kingston’s Riverside Walk
Falkirk folk punk band Brògeal take Kingston by storm
The Scottish quintet made a night to remember at the Fighting Cocks Falkirk band Brògeal played a full set of their debut album Tuesday Paper
Global inventors gather in Kingston to showcase ideas for health and climate
The International Invention & Trade Expo at Kingston University’s Townhouse last week has drawn inventors from across the world, eager to showcase their ideas A
Tricks, Treats, and Thrills: Things to do in Kingston this Halloween
Celebrate the spookiest night of the year in Kingston Spooky season has arrived and we have gathered the best of what Kingston Upon Thames has
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
Charity adds support to new accessible homes construction
Local charity Kingston Centre for Independent Living has voiced support for the Council’s new plans to build 45 new homes aimed around accessibility and affordable housing.
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.
