Celebrated internationally for the first time in 2000, the UN’s International Mother Language Day aims to protect linguistic and cultural diversity. The UN recently celebrated the day’s 25th anniversary on the 21 February with a series of online and in person events about the importance of multilingualism.
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The Vamps fans turn out for frontman’s solo debut
Bradley Simpson, lead singer of British boyband The Vamps, performed at Pryzm Kingston on Friday 28 February, the day he launched his solo debut album,
MINISO opens new Kingston branch in global company expansion
Kingston High Street has become the 38th spot for customers to shop at MINISO for a mixture of household and beauty goods, collectibles and food as the Chinese retailer expands across the UK.
Council promises to ‘strengthen’ processes after fraud risk revealed
An external audit has found that Kingston Council’s financial transaction records are not properly regulated, meaning that there is a high risk that some transactions are mismanaged or even fraudulent.
Kingston Council approves application for new leisure centre
Planning application for the revamp of Kingfisher Leisure Centre has been approved by the council with construction expected to begin this spring.
Designed by award-winning architect Roberts Limbrick, the sustainability-designed building, featuring both two-and-three-storey parts, will include a 25m eight-lane swimming pool with a movable floor, a 20m training pool with a splash zone, a fitness gym, a cycling studio, two squash courts, multi-purpose activity studios, indoor soft play areas and an upgraded play area in Fairfield East Green Space.
Patients happy to ‘go home early’ as Kingston Hospital plans more virtual wards
Kingston Hospital has announced it aims to increase the number of NHS virtual ward patients to 200 a month, in line with the NHS England target.
Australia defeat England with record run chase in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy is a 50-over cricket tournament held every four years, featuring eight teams from around the world.
Fasting, assignments and fitness: Three students on Ramadan’s challenges
The end of February marked the start of Ramadan for millions of people worldwide. Many Muslim students have to navigate the challenges that Ramadan might present during a busy academic period.
M25 weekend closures expected to cause disruption amid junction 10 upgrade
A major closure will occur from 7pm on Friday 7 March until 6am on Monday 10 March with the M25 fully closed between junctions 10 (Wisley) and 11 (Woking) in both directions.
Shrovetide football: Kingston’s lost tradition?
On both Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, hundreds of men and women would gather in Kingston’s Market Square, awaiting the sound of the Pancake Bell.
