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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.
Watch: Crafts group hosts textile workshop inspired by South Asian community
Local crafts organisation Ariadne’s Thread Group hosts ‘The Kanthas of Friendship’, an innovative participatory textile project. Kantha stitching is a centuries-old tradition from Bangladesh and
Uncertainty over jobs and courses as Kingston University proposes to axe Humanities
Kingston University has announced plans to close the Department of Humanities from September 2025.
The decision, which is subject to a 30-day consultation, will mean the end of Humanities courses at Kingston, as well as English and Philosophy courses. Creative Writing, which is currently taught by the Humanities Department, will remain in place.
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.
Signposts rewritten: Local artist turns disused signage into art
Kingston residents may have noticed unusual road signs as they go about their daily lives, and it’s all down to award-winning performer and artist Kim Noble.
Plans for children’s care home a ‘step in the right direction’
Kingston Council has announced plans for a children’s care home in Surbiton, which is expected to open in early 2026 subject to planning permission.
The proposed home has been praised by Become, a charity that supports children in care and care-leavers.
Kingston parking wardens strike over pay continues this month
The streets of Kingston were affected by five days of industrial action from Monday 3 to Friday 7 February, with wardens striking against parking company APCOA.
Guildford Flames retire head coach’s #22 jersey
Paul Dixon has been honoured after a quarter century of commitment to ice hockey, as his team take his jersey number out of circulation.
