News in Kingston

The Rose Theatre's new show Leopards is an enticing thriller with big ideas - a welcome return for Kingston's top theatre venue, writes Nub News editor Ellie Brown

Kingston's Rose Theatre made a bold choice to open its autumn season with an original play.

An inspirational veteran who lives in a Surbiton care home has been shortlisted for a national award.

Stephen Vause, 33, was left severely disabled after being injured in a bomb blast in Iraq in 2007.

With its iconic tower and dazzling stained-glass windows, All Saints Church is one of Kingston's most recognisable landmarks.

But the rich history of this Anglican Church and Grade I listed building is less well-known.

If you were to ask Tanasia Najae to describe herself in three words, she would say "I don't know, I am just me! You're not just one thing, you are you, and you are everything."

Tanasia is an international student studying Magazine Journalism in London. Originally from Michigan in the United States, it was in Kingston that she achieved her childhood dream of setting up her very own magazine.

Born in Bolivia to an Italian family, Gilda Cevasco Dattoli is the founder of a small Kingston based business, Metre Squared Architecture .

Before moving to London, Gilda spent many years living in Barcelona, a city famous for its rich culture and innovative architecture. Following the economic downturn of 2007-2009, Gilda relocated to the UK, where she set up her architectural services company.

This week I caught up with local bakers and small business owners Fatma Kartal and Julie Deeb. If you are fond of doughy delights and have a sweet tooth for supporting local businesses, read on!

QQCH bakery in Kingston specialises in delivering freshly baked, rustic bread and sweet treats to your door.