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Kingston's covid infection rate is now the highest in London

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

14th Oct 2021 | Local News

Kingston upon Thames market - the borough's covid infection rate is now the highest in London (Image: Ellie Brown)

Kingston upon Thames' covid-19 infection rate is now the highest in London and the neighbouring borough of Richmond is not far behind.

Kingston had an infection rate of 334 per 100,000 people as of October 6 2021 with the high transmission rate being put down to children spreading coronavirus at school.

Kingston breakfast briefing: traffic news and some Thursday throwbacks

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

14th Oct 2021 | Local News

Street art in Kingston town centre (Image: Ellie Brown)

Morning everyone, we're back with the latest Kingston weather and traffic news for daily our breakfast briefing.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's our round-up of the best events in Kingston

Kingston business Holland Hahn & Wills invited to present national industry awards

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

13th Oct 2021 | Local News

Amyr Rocha-Lima (right) of Kingston firm Holland Hahn & Wills at the CISI Financial Planning awards 2021 (Image: Holland Hahn & Wills)

The latest update from Kingston financial planning firm and Nub News sponsor Holland Hahn & Wills.

The CISI's Financial Planning Awards 2021 were held on Tuesday 5 October to conclude the first day of the Financial Planning Conference 2021.

Kingston: Future of Kingfisher centre and Guildhall to be debated at Council meeting tonight - here's all you need to know

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

13th Oct 2021 | Local News

The future of Kingston's Guildhall building where the Council is based will be discussed at the meeting there tonight (Image: Ellie Brown)

Two petitions opposing major changes to Kingston town centre will be decided on at a full meeting of the Council tonight.

This includes a high-profile campaign to stop the Kingfisher leisure centre being knocked down after planning permission for this was authorised by the Lib-Dem led Council last month.

Kingston breakfast briefing for Wednesday 13 October

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

13th Oct 2021 | Local News

A stunning sunrise in Kingston's Bushy park yesterday - tag us in your photos @KingstonNubNews for the chance to be featured here (Image: Sue Lindenberg)

Good morning Kingston, it's Wednesday 13 October and here's our morning briefing with local weather, traffic and our event of the day.

You can also read our report on yesterday's full Council meeting here.

Bid to save Kingston's Kingfisher leisure centre rejected by Council

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

13th Oct 2021 | Local News

The Kingfisher is Kingston's main leisure centre (Image: Ellie Brown)

A BID to save Kingston's Kingfisher leisure centre from being knocked down was rejected at a full meeting of the Council last night.

It was also revealed that the Lib-Dem run Council have already committed £40 million to replacing the old leisure centre and will be putting in planning permission to build a new one early next year.

Kingston: Images emerge of masked gang targeting cyclists in Richmond Park

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Oct 2021 | Local News

A photo of the gang and the stolen bicycle after the attack near Richmond Park (Image: @ldnparks)

Images have emerged of the gang of machete-wielding thugs preying on cyclists in and around Richmond Park.

The latest attack took place yesterday afternoon in broad daylight in Roehampton High Street, which is a busy road close to the entrance to Richmond Park.

Kingston breakfast briefing: Taskmaster star performs at the Rose Theatre tonight!

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Oct 2021 | Local News

Kingston: Cleaves Almshouses on Old London Road (Image: Ellie Brown)

Morning Kingston! Here's our breakfast briefing for Tuesday 12 October with local weather, traffic and another brilliant local event for you.

But first, click here to read our favourite story from yesterday.

Opinion: Cyclists shouldn't have to follow the Richmond Park speed limit

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Oct 2021 | Local News

A cyclist in Richmond Park (Image: David Hawgood)

Piece contributed by Jack Fifield.

The Royal Parks have said that speed limits in Richmond Park "are not deemed to apply to bicycles."

Richmond Park cyclist attacked by machete wielding gang offers olive branch

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Oct 2021 | Local News

Alexander Richardson is a pro cyclist who lives in Wimbledon (Image: @alexrichitaly)

A pro cyclist who had his £15,000 bike stolen by masked robbers in Richmond Park has made an extraordinary offer to meet his attackers and pay for the return of his bike.

Professional cyclist Alexandar Richardson was threatened with a 15-inch machete by a motorcycle gang as he rode home from the park on Thursday 7 October.

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