Surrey food banks have seen a surge in usage during Covid-19, yet there has also been an increase in volunteers and donations, providing “heart-warming” support within communities.
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Kingston coronavirus cases total 341 this week
Two people have died in Kingston within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test, the latest government figures revealed.
Men and women report feelings of negative body image linked to Covid-19 related stress
Spending more time on screens during lockdown has promoted negative body image in men and women, according to a study by Anglia Ruskin University.
Kingston bicycle thief jailed
A man from London was handed a two-year custodial sentence at Inner London Crown Court on Monday November 16 after pleading guilty to five counts of cycle theft, five counts of commercial burglary and one count of theft from a motor vehicle.
BioNTech/Pfizer Coronavirus vaccine 90 per cent effective in trials
The UK Health Secretary announced plans to roll out the new coronavirus vaccine, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, from as early as December 1, after preliminary trials showed 90 per cent effectiveness in patients.
#WeMakeEvents campaigns for government support for the live events industry
Voluntary group #WeMakeEvents staged a week of Covid-compliant demonstrations in Parliament Square to campaign for government support of the live events industry, which has been brought to its knees by Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Daily covid cases in Kingston taper off as lockdown begins
The daily number of positive cases of Covid-19 fell in Kingston as the country entered a second national lockdown, eight months after the outbreak began in March.
Kingston resident announced as finalist in national Founders Cup photography competition
A Kingston resident has been announced as a finalist in the national Founders Cup photography competition.
Football: Desperate United fall again at Old Trafford
Manchester United were beaten at home again after a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty gave Arsenal the away victory in the Premier League this Sunday.
Kingston council pledges to improve Adult Social Care services and save £500,000 a year
Kingston council worked with ASC partners to improve the delivery, quality and cost efficiency of support for residents with disabilities and/or physical or mental illnesses.
