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.
The 196th Manchester derby between United and City ended in a 0–0 draw at Old Trafford on Premier League’s Super Sunday, leaving fans frustrated after a match that promised much but delivered little.
While Manchester City were in pursuit of league leaders Arsenal and aiming to revive an underwhelming season, both teams failed to display the intensity typically associated with one of football’s most heated rivalries.
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.
Thousands of women marched through London for the 18th Million Women Rise March and Rally, demanding an end to male violence against women and girls.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
