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
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Five things to do in and around Kingston this Christmas
December is here and lots of us are starting to get into the Christmas spirit. There are plenty of activities on offer and no need
Future of Kingston Hive uncertain as anniversary approaches
Kingston Hive, a climate emergency centre at Kingston-upon-Thames, upholds climate action at the outset of COP28.
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
Kingston Independents form new council opposition group
Councillors James Giles, Yvonne Tracey, and Jamal Chohan have banded together to create the Opposition Group, replacing the Conservatives as the second-biggest party in Kingston
Equal Pay Day 2023 has passed and now women are working for free
Wednesday (November 23) marked Equal Pay Day 2023, the day from which women effectively work for no money in comparison to men, for the rest
Local councillor will not step down following open letter calling for Gaza ceasefire
Councillor James Giles has confirmed he will not be stepping down from any formal positions in the Local Government Association (LGA) after sending an open
The concerning reality of homelessness in Kingston – and how to help this winter
As the nights grow longer and the temperatures drop, concerns have grown for Britain’s homeless population, particularly in light of the cost-of-living crisis and worries
New PureGym to open in Kingston town centre
The gym chain PureGym is set to open a new branch on Adam’s Walk in Kingston town centre. Situated in what used to be an
Buy a gift, give a gift: Kingston shop collects Christmas presents for disadvantaged children
The Works, located on Eden Walk, has partnered with the Kingston Charitable Foundation to encourage people to donate gifts for children from economically disadvantaged families
