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Antiques Roadshow starts filming at Ham House

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

28th Jun 2021 | Local News

Antiques Roadshow is filming at Ham House, a stately home near Kingston (Credit: Nub News)

Filming for Antiques Roadshow has started at Ham House!

The recognisable white tents and marquee of the popular BBC production could be seen from outside the stately home yesterday (24 June) evening.

Job of the week: 6-month Kickstart placement at Kingston's Rose Theatre

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

24th Jun 2021 | Local News

Kingston's Rose Theatre has an opportunity for a young person to join its production team - get your applications in now!

Looking for a job in Kingston? You've come to the right place.

Every week Kingston Nub News spotlights a great opportunity in the local area.

Kingston to get new CofE secondary school after plans approved by Council

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

23rd Jun 2021 | Local News

A new secondary school is coming to Kingston (Credit: Oliver Hale via Unsplash)

Plans to build a new CofE secondary school in Kingston have been given the go-ahead by Kingston Council.

The proposal for the school , named Kingston Church of England Secondary School, was approved yesterday (22 June) the Council has said.

Bushy Park issue statement after Woodland Gardens staff face abusive behaviour from visitors

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Jun 2021 | Local News

The bridge by the Pheasantry Cafe in the Woodland Gardens, Bushy Park (Credit: Jim Linwood via Flickr)

Bushy Park is reminding the public that the Woodland Gardens are open from 9am daily, after members of their unlocking team faced abusive behaviour from early-morning visitors.

In a Facebook post today (22 June), the Park released a photo of signage on the gates to the Gardens with details of their opening hours.

Property of the week: luxury apartment in Kingston Hill mansion with a hidden royal past

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Jun 2021 | Local News

Kingston Hill Place was built in 1828 and has a typical late-Georgian elegance (Credit: Savills Wimbledon via Rightmove)

Looking for a home in Kingston or just nosey? Either way you'll love our property of the week feature.

Every week, Nub News brings you our pick of the latest properties on sale in the Kingston area.

"A dream come true": Surbiton pharmacist opens new zero-waste store

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

21st Jun 2021 | Local News

Sage Parmar opened her new zero waste zone in Surbiton on World Refill Day this week (Credit: Sage's Health Store)

A new zero-waste shop has opened in Surbiton, offering household goods, beauty products and bulk food in plastic-free packaging.

Sage's Health Store , an ethical pharmacy in Surbiton which opened in 2019, has now expanded to become a zero-waste zone offering a range of organic, ethically sourced and vegan products.

Kingston cycle lanes to get AI sensors as part of new Council scheme

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

20th Jun 2021 | Local News

A cyclist in Kingston on the new cycle lane connecting the station and the riverside (Credit: Ollie Monk)

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be used to improve the understanding of the use of cycle lanes in Kingston and Sutton.

Kingston and Sutton Council will use tech company Vivacity's AI and Internet of Things technology to provide anonymous data on different transport modes and movement patterns.

UP CLOSE WITH: Bevan's Butchers, Richmond Road, Kingston

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

20th Jun 2021 | Local News

Robin Bevan outside the shop (Credit: Bevan's Butchers)

To help support the full return of the high street, Kingston Nub News is continuing our new feature where we profile some of Kingston's best local businesses.

This week we talk to Robin Bevan of Bevan's Butchers , a family-run business which has been going in Kingston for over 90 years!

Kingston Hospital welcomes back volunteers, praises 'fantastic' call-out response

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Jun 2021 | Local News

Carys Williams was the first volunteer to return to Kingston Hospital (Credit: Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)

Carys Williams was the first volunteer back on site at Kingston Hospital.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, life has been very different for Carys and for the other volunteers who give their time to support the hospital.

What date and time is the Summer Solstice in Kingston?

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

18th Jun 2021 | Local News

The 2019 Summer Solstice sunrise in Bushy Park, Teddington (Credit: Sue Lindenberg)The 2019 Summer Solstice sunrise in Bushy Park, near Kingston (Credit: Sue Lindenberg)

We're more than halfway through June and it's almost time for the Summer Solstice!

This twice-yearly event occurs when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt towards the sun, making it the day with the longest period of sunlight.

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