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Kingston: volunteers issue warning over river safety as people seen jumping from Teddington Lock

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

20th Jul 2021 | Local News

A person jumps off Teddington Lock during the heatwave on Saturday (Photo credit: Ollie Monk)

Kingston river safety volunteers have issued a series of warnings as people flock to the Thames to cool off during the current heatwave

Sun-seekers re-appeared at Teddington Lock over the weekend to take advantage of the heat after the mercury soared to 31 degrees on Saturday 17 July.

Bushy Park: shocking photo shows deer fighting over plastic bag of bread left by visitors

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Jul 2021 | Local News

Bushy Park deer fought over a plastic bag filled with bread intended for ducks this weekend (Credit: Cathy Cooper)

IN a shocking new photo posted over the weekend, Bushy Park deer can be seen fighting over a plastic bag filled with bread, bashing their antlers together in what one park ranger dubbed 'the bread rut.'

The picture, which has caused outrage online, was taken by volunteer park ranger Cathy Cooper and posted on Saturday July 17.

Richmond Park: free minibus service returns this week

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Jul 2021 | Local News

Richmond Park's free minibus services is bac

A free minibus service will return to Richmond Park on Wednesday July 21 to help visitors access places like the beautiful Isabella Plantation more easily.

The service will run every Wednesday between July 21 and October 27 2021.

Kingston: two people taken to hospital after 4-car pile-up on Tolworth Broadway

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Jul 2021 | Local News

Tolworth Broadway, where the crash happened (Credit: David Howard via Geograph)

Two people were rushed to hospital after a multi-vehicle collision in Kingston last Saturday (17 July).

A bus and 4 cars slammed into each other at Tolworth Broadway in Surbiton, just before 12.56pm.

Kingston Covid restrictions: how does 'Freedom Day' change what I can do?

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Jul 2021 | Local News

Kingston high street. Covid restrictions eased today 19 July, which many are calling 'Freedom Day' - but how does this affect Kingston?

As of today Monday 19 July, all legal Covid restrictions have been lifted in England.

But what does the arrival of 'Freedom Day' mean for people in Kingston?

Kingston news round-up: our top stories of the week

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

18th Jul 2021 | Local News

Nick Beasley, one of the residents affected by last week's floods.

Kingston Nub News is your local news service, bringing you the best stories and breaking news from our

Every Sunday we do a recap of the top Kingston stories, in case you missed them.

Kingston hospital doctors team up for triathlon to raise vital funds for ICU

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

18th Jul 2021 | Local News

Three Kingston hospital doctors have started a fundraiser for the intensive care unit (Credit: The Dural Punctures)

Doctors from Kingston hospital are completing a triathlon this summer to raise money for the hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Consultant anaesthetists Nicci Richards, Jeremy Boyle and Andrew Tan are competing as a team in the 2021 London Triathlon on 7 August.

Event of the week: pop-up art exhibition on Kingston's doorstep

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

A pop-up art exhibition, "Lucid Waters", has opened in Hampton Wick. Its launch show tonight (16 July) is our pick of this week's things to do in Kingston

Looking for things to do in Kingston? You've come to the right place.

In our What's On section we list the fantastic events and activities in Kingston upon Thames - and anyone can add their event for FREE! Just click the "Nub It" button on the site, add a few details about the event and a picture, and Bob's your uncle.

Kingston weather update: mini-heatwave to hit borough this weekend

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

15th Jul 2021 | Local News