Ofwat, the water industry regulator, has confirmed the cost of water bills will increase on average by 26%.
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Motorists criticise parking charge hikes
New parking charges, announced in February, have been implemented, with motorists seeing parking prices triple to £3.90 in some places, including Fairfield road, Ashdown Road and Old London road.
Watch: A trip inside the iconic Banquet Records
Kingston’s Banquet Records is known not only for its wide selection of music, but also for organising gigs and events in and around the area.
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of their transition from Beggars Banquet to Banquet Records, after being taken over by current owners Jon Tolley and Mike Smith.
Kingston residents praise Nationwide for surprise £50 payout
Several Kingston residents have expressed thanks to the building society Nationwide after receiving payments of £50 directly into their accounts this month.
The ‘Big Thank You’ payments, which began from 12 April, saw the company give over £600m back to more than 12m members as part of its ongoing ‘Fairer Share’ scheme.
Police commissioner hopes government funding will help tackle shoplifting
Labour has announced a £200m boost for neighbourhood policing, with the hopes of recruiting an additional 13,000 neighbourhood police officers.
Surrey Police will receive £2.6m, while the amount Kingston will receive, under the Metropolitan Police Service, has not been publicly disclosed.
Watch: Inside the Korean female art exhibition at Kingston Museum
Kingston Museum has celebrated the significant Korean culture locally, partnering with Korean-led art collective 4482 [SASAPARI] to host ‘K-Women: Celebrating Korean Female Artists’.
PM warns councils will have 25% of pothole funding cut if progress is not reported
This month, Kingston Borough Council will receive £543,000 of the £1.6b of government grants to councils for pothole repairs.
However, for the council to receive the full amount pledged, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced all councils must publish annual progress reports and prove that the repairs completed are to the satisfaction of their residents.
Watch: Inside Refugee Action Kingston’s after-school club
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.
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.
