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Kingston PHOTO SPECIAL: fans devastated after England loses to Italy on penalties

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Jul 2021 | Local News

A montage of photos from the Wheelwright's Arms in Kingston, where football fans watched the Euro 2020 final (Credit: Nub News)

Fans in Kingston despaired last night (11 July) as England's dream of Euro 2020 glory came to a grinding halt.

For the socially-distanced crowd in the Wheelwright's Arms in Kingston town centre, the night was one of two clear halves.

Kingston post office re-opens in new town centre location

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Jul 2021 | Local News

Kingston's Post Office has moved to a new location in the Bentalls Centre (Credit: Kingston First)

Kingston's town centre Post Office has finally re-opened in a new location.

Three months ago (April 2021) the branch left its site on Eden Street to allow redevelopment of the area, leaving many Kingston residents without a convenient branch of the Post Office to go to.

Kingston Council shortlisted for 'Local Authority of the Year' award

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Jul 2021 | Local News

Kingston Council leader Caroline Kerr and Chief Executive Ian Thomas react to the news that the Council has been nominated for a prestigious national award (Credit: Kingston Council)

Kingston Council has been shortlisted along with 5 other councils in the UK for a prestigious national award.

The Council is in the running to win 'Local Authority of the Year' at the 2021 MJ achievement awards, which were set up in 2004 and recognise achievement in local government.

Kingston job of the week: find private jets for celebrities in Surbiton!

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Jul 2021 | Local News

You could be linking celebrities up with luxury private jets like this one (Credit: Hush Hush via Flickr)

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

Here at Kingston Nub News we pick a local job to feature on our site every week.

Kingston: football fans react with joy as England goes 1-0 up against Italy

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Jul 2021 | Local News

Fans react with joy at the Oak pub in Kingston (Credit: Ollie G Monk)

There were jubilant scenes in Kingston this evening as England went up 1-0 against Italy.

Fans at the Oak pub on Richmond Road were overjoyed by local boy Luke Shaw's goal 2 minutes into the final in photos captured by local photographer Ollie G. Monk .

In case you missed it: Kingston's top stories of the week

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Jul 2021 | Local News

Designs for Kingston's new leisure centre topped the charts for our town's news this week. Read below for more of the top stories by the Kingston Nub News team (Credit: Transform Kingston)

It's a busy old world and it's easy to miss a few stories in the constant cycle of news.

At Kingston Nub News we bring you Kingston stories every day that are relevant to everyone who lives in and loves our town.

Kingston event of the week: England vs Italy at the Wheelwrights Arms

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

10th Jul 2021 | Local News

Kingston pub the Wheelwrights Arms is showing the Euro final

It's the weekend! And there are plenty of great things to do in Kingston.

At Kingston Nub News we have a What's On section listing the fantastic events and activities in our local area.

New video gives insight into work of Kingston Hospital midwives

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

9th Jul 2021 | Local News

Gina Brockwell, Director of Midwifery at the hospital's maternity unit, introduces the video

Kingston hospital celebrated this year's International Day of the Midwife on May 5 by taking a closer look at the work done by its midwife team.

In a video released on YouTube this week, midwives at the hospital open up about what attracted them to the job and the most important parts of their work.

Take on a Captain Tom 100 challenge for a Kingston children's charity!

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

9th Jul 2021 | Local News

Help raise money for a Kingston children's charity by taking part in a Captain Tom 100 fundraising challenge this bank holiday.

Momentum children's charity supports families across South West London, Surrey and West Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.

Seething Wells: future of key Kingston biodiversity site debated in Parliament

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

8th Jul 2021 | Local News

Decommissioned filter beds at Seething Wells in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames (Credit: Bill Boaden)

A key area for biodiversity in Kingston upon Thames has featured in a Parliamentary debate as an example of why stronger powers for local authorities may be needed.

The historic Seething Wells filter bed site in Surbiton was used as a case study by Liberal Democrat peer Lord Jonathan Oates in yesterday's House of Lords debate on the Environment Bill as it entered its 6th day at Committee Stage last night (7 July).

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