Kingston’s Kingfisher Leisure Centre is planned to be replaced by a new facility on the site, Kingston Council announced on October 21.
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Kingston independent stores prove robust in the face of the pandemic and Amazon
Kingston independents Natterjacks, G & E Jewellers and Regency Bookshop are firmly withstanding the distinctive challenges of 2020.
Kingston educators: Test results lower for Black pupils
Black primary school children in Kingston are scoring lower in key subjects which may harm employability, according to a school adviser for BAME students. Achieving
Kingston libraries reopen after six months
Libraries in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames have reopened after being closed for six months during the pandemic. Across the borough, five libraries
Kingston’s Rose Theatre to reopen after six months
Audiences will be welcomed back to the Rose Theatre for a socially distanced season from October 28. The Kingston theatre has been closed since March
Kingston’s burglary rate drops dramatically as COVID-19 lockdown keeps residents home
The number of burglaries in Kingston fell by half in March compared with the previous month because of the COVID-19 lockdown, Metropolitan Police crime statistics
New head of Kingston Council issues crucial COVID-19 message to residents
Caroline Kerr, who was recently appointed head of Kingston Council, made a statement to residents about the importance of social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.
Community campaigner James Giles offers free food to New Malden residents
An offer of free food for New Malden residents was made possible by community campaigner James Giles. Aldi, Waitrose and Tesco donated food, which would
Kingston comes together to applaud NHS staff amid coronavirus crisis
Kingston joined the rest of the country in the ‘Clap For Our Carers’ campaign, which saw people applauding the work of NHS staff from their
Rough sleeping in Kingston increases due to lack of affordable housing
The number of new people sleeping rough in Kingston Upon Thames increases every year with most individuals listing the reason as housing-related. Statistics revealed by
