Refugee Action Kingston (RAK), a voluntary run organisation established in 1991, offers support to refugees.
The charity recently received funding from the National Lottery, which is said would be used to pay for a Volunteer Coordinator role.
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Watch: Surbiton’s annual Seething Festival draws crowds
The Seething Festival was celebrated on 2 March 2025 at St Andrew’s Square in Surbiton.
Run as part of Seething Village’s community calendar, the festival is one of a series of community-led events organised throughout the year by the Community Brain to celebrate the rich history and folklore of the locality.
This year’s festival included a parade with participants in costumes, live music and stalls set up by local businesses.
Comparing petrol prices in Kingston to the rest of the world
With rising inflation, an unpredictable political arena, and the increased costs of living showing no signs of abating, consumers have been keeping an eye on their pockets and the price of essentials, such as fuel.
Kingston performs positively in social mobility study
New research from the Nuffield Foundation shows that the more cross-class friendships a lower socioeconomic status (SES) person has, the more likely they are to become a high earner in future.
Review: Kim’s Convenience at Kingston’s Rose Theatre
Now a five-season Netflix series, Ins Choi’s comedy drama Kim’s Convenience, which follows the Kim family’s antics in their Korean Canadian store, is returning to the stage for a UK tour.
After a memorable performance at Kingston’s Rose Theatre in March, Kim’s Convenience is set to show across the country until July 2025, from Brighton to Birmingham.
Kingston hikes council tax to remain most expensive borough in London
Kingston Council has approved proposals to raise council tax by almost five per cent, retaining its position as the most expensive borough in London according
Watch: Inside Kingston’s stand-up comedy competition for new acts
For 23 years, Crack Comedy has ran a stand-up competition for new and aspiring comics at the Grey Horse Pub in Kingston.
Known across London for the quality of its comedy acts, on Sunday nights, Crack Comedy opens up the stage for anyone to deliver a short set to an intimate audience.
Mayor Liz Green: ‘As much as it’s non-political, I cannot change who I am’
This Women’s History Month, The Kingston Courier spoke to the Mayor of Kingston about trailblazing women, imposter syndrome and having to stay neutral on issues that matter.
Review: The House Party at Kingston’s Rose Theatre
Theatre company Headlong and Frantic Assembly reimagine Strindberg’s Miss Julie as an eighteenth birthday party.
First-time buyers in South East London hit hardest by stamp duty hike this April
From 1 April 2025, stamp duty will increase significantly for first-time buyers in South East London, rising by more than £11,000 in some boroughs.
The biggest jumps will hit areas like Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley, where homebuyers will see their upfront costs nearly triple.
