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Four more Kingston playgrounds to get makeovers as part of £1.3 million Council scheme

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Jan 2022 | Local News

What the new playgrounds could look like (Images: Kingston Council)

FOUR MORE Kingston playgrounds are set to get upgrades this year as part of a £1.3 million Kingston Council scheme to improve the borough's parks.

A zip wire, trampolines, inclusive playground equipment and a new toddler area are some of the planned additions.

Hampton Court Bridge to partially close for three months as anti-terror safety measures installed

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Jan 2022 | Local News

Hampton Court Bridge links Hampton with East Molesey (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

HAMPTON Court Bridge will be partly closed for three months from January 24 for roadworks.

Lane closures will be put in place and some traffic disruption is expected, Surrey County Council has warned.

New LEON opens in Kingston town centre

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

10th Jan 2022 | Local News

Left: Signage for the new Kingston LEON. Right: members of the restaurant's 'dream team' (Images: Nub News (L) and LEON restaurants (R))

A NEW branch of the restaurant chain LEON has officially opened in Kingston town centre.

The latest restaurant to open in Kingston, LEON is located on Clarence Street next to shoe shop Schuh.

Kingston: Winter walks in Richmond Park

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

8th Jan 2022 | Local News

A frosty scene in Richmond Park (Image: David Hawgood / CC BY-SA 2.0)

LOVE Richmond Park, or simply want to spend more time in nature in 2022?

Why not try a self-guided or guided walk of the nature reserve on Kingston's doorstep.

Kingston MP says he is worried people are "disrespecting" Queen over Blair knighthood

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

7th Jan 2022 | Local News

Kingston MP Ed Davey (Image: Liberal Democrats)

KINGSTON MP Sir Ed Davey has said he is worried that people are disrespecting the Queen by opposing the monarch's decision to give Tony Blair a senior knighthood.

It was announced that the former Prime Minister would be made a "Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter" in the Queen's New Year Honours.

1921 Census: Archives in South West London to host exhibition on life in the 20s 'beyond the roar'

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

7th Jan 2022 | Local News

The new exhibition will feature photographs from the 1920s (Image: National Archives)

A remarkable insight into life in Britain in the 'Roaring 20s' is to be offered by a new exhibition at the National Archives in Kew.

It forms part of a series of events that will shed new light on an era – often misrepresented as a time of boom and plenty – to coincide with the publication of the 1921 census today.

What's On in Kingston this weekend

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

7th Jan 2022 | Local News

Kingston football team The Corinthian Casuals are playing this weekend (Image:

Looking for something to do in Kingston this weekend? We've got you covered.

Every Thursday we bring you our pick of at least 3 events happening in and around our town on Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday.

Breaking: man charged after Surbiton fight as victim remains in life-threatening condition

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

6th Jan 2022 | Local News

Victoria Road in Surbiton where the fight broke out (Image: Google Maps)

A man in his late 20s has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent following a fight in Surbiton on Monday evening.

Hadley Knight, 28, was charged by police yesterday and remanded in custody to appear in court today (5 January).

Kingston jobs: Five positions available in our town right now - including HGV driver and Bentalls role

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

6th Jan 2022 | Local News

Looking for a job in Kingston? We've compiled a selection of the best positions in our town you can apply for right now.

You can view more jobs in and around Kingston on our dedicated jobs page.

Kingston charity thanks locals for giving generously to Christmas appeal

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

6th Jan 2022 | Local News

Crossroads Care delivered more than 50 festive hampers to vulnerable older carers in Kingston and Richmond (Image: Crossroads Care)

KINGSTON charity Crossroads Care has thanked locals for giving generously to their 'Show an Act of Kindness' Christmas appeal.

The charity, which provides respite care and support to carers in Kingston and Richmond, delivered more than 50 Christmas hampers to vulnerable older carers over the festive period.

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