News in Kingston

We live in a busy world and it's easy to get behind with the news.

That's why we're putting together our 10 most-read articles over the past week, in this regular Monday morning briefing.

A 19-year-old man is in hospital after being assaulted in a brawl outside Kingston station this morning.

Police were called to reports of a fight outside the station at 4.11am on Saturday 14 August.

The main entrance of Kingston station was sealed off today (14 August) as police officers and forensic experts investigated a crime scene.

Tape stating 'police line do not cross' was put the large pedestrianised area in front of the station's entrance as two police officers and a police car stood guard.

The main entrance of Kingston station was sealed off today (14 August) as police officers and forensic experts investigated a crime scene.

Tape stating 'police line do not cross' was put the large pedestrianised area in front of the station's entrance as two police officers and a police car stood guard.

Kingston Council have revealed the winners of a design competition to improve the area of riverside by John Lewis and Kingston Bridge.

In Autumn 2020 the Council, Kingston University, Kingston First and the charity Creative Youth secured £200,000 of funding from The Mayor of London's Getting Building Fund for public realm improvements.

A man from Surbiton has been jailed for giving a fake Covid-19 jab to an elderly lady and defrauding her out of £140.

David Chambers, 33, of Hook Rise North, was sentenced to 3 and a half years in prison in a hearing at Kingston Crown Court today (13 August) after being arrested in January this year.

A fleet of 13 electric vans is expected to annually reduce the council's carbon emissions by 25 tonnes and save £46,000 over the next three years.

The vehicles will replace an existing fleet of diesel vans which have reached the end of their contract.

A 44-year-old runner completed his 100th marathon last weekend in a scenic race along the Thames that started and finished in Kingston.

Michael Wiggins, who has been running marathons for half his lifetime, completed the Thames Meander Marathon in 3 and a half hours on Saturday 7 August.

Contracts of up to £275 million are on offer as contractors are sought for the River Thames flood alleviation scheme in Surrey, which includes stretches of the Thames by Kingston.

The Environment Agency is calling for interested civil engineering and construction firms to express their interest following the government's approval of the £501 million scheme.

In the latest instalment of our regular series, UP CLOSE WITH, Kingston Nub News takes a closer look at another outstanding local business in our town: Coombe Hill Manor Care Home, part of Signature Senior Living.

Taking a peek inside Coombe Hill Manor, one is struck by the beauty and comfort of its design.