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Marble Hill Park sexual predator jailed for life after being captured on CCTV

By Oliver Monk

17th Jul 2024 | Local News

Louis Collins admitted to 28 offences against eight different victims, receiving a life scentence. (Photo: Google Maps/Met Police)

Louis Collins, aged 29, admitted to 28 offences against eight different victims after being traced on CCTV following an incident at the Twickenham park.

Sadiq Khan approves 300 new homes on Feltham green belt for public benefit

By Local Democracy Reporting Service

17th Jul 2024 | Local News

A concept image for the restored Hanworth Park House and accompanying new homes (credit: 5plus Architects).

Sadiq Khan has granted permission for 300 new homes to be built on London’s green belt, arguing that the project will deliver a “clear public benefit”. .

Morley's chicken shop faces opposition from Kingston police over later hours

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Jul 2024 | Local News

Morley's Kingston location on Fife Road wants to extend its opening hours, but the town's police oppose the plans. (Photo: Met Police via Kingston Council)

A Metropolitan Police representative said the opposition is 'due to the high levels of violent crime' in the area around the shop, including 'drug use'.

London Fire Brigade unveil new vehicles to respond to grass fires more efficiently

By Cesar Medina

16th Jul 2024 | Local News

Feltham firefighters next to the new off-road vehicle from the London Fire Brigade (credit: London Fire Brigade).

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is trialling the use of new vehicles this summer to respond to the growing threat of grass fires and wildfires in the capital. .

Charity announces special memory walk to raise funds for bereaved families

By Oliver Monk

16th Jul 2024 | Local News

Paediatric nurses Corrinne Melian (left) and Jasmin Bowen (right), who are taking part in the walk, with matron Claire Murphy (centre). (Photo: Kingston Hospital)

Kingston Hospital Charity’s 'A Night to Remember' will take place on Saturday 7 September, setting off from the market place in the evening.

Cows return to Tolworth nature reserve for the first time in 50 years

By Oliver Monk

16th Jul 2024 | Local News

Elliot Newton, Kingston Council’s Biodiversity Officer, says he is aiming to bring a dozen cattle to the site by the end of 2024. (Photos: Oliver Monk)

The cattle are part of a biodiversity scheme to rewild Tolworth Court Farm, created by Kingston Council, Citizen Zoo, and The Community Brain.

Plans for Eagle Brewery Wharf revamp approved

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

15th Jul 2024 | Local News

The council’s planning committee unanimously approved the latest plans on 9 July. (Photo: Farrer Huxley via Kingston Council)

The site along Kingston town centre's riverside will be receiving 19 more trees, new planting beds, a stage or seating area, and more.

Kingston's chimps reappear after Richmond migration

By Oliver Monk

15th Jul 2024 | Local News

Nine bronze sculptures from Kingston's 'Chimps Are Family' exhibition have been moved to Richmond town centre. (Photos: Be Richmond)

The bronze sculptures from Kingston's 'Chimps Are Family' exhibition have been revealed around Richmond town centre. .

Leading charity seeks business volunteers in Kingston

By Cesar Medina

15th Jul 2024 | Local News

Young Enterprise's Company Programme allows students aged 15 to 19 to establish their own companies (credit: Young Enterprise Volunteering).

A leading national charity empowering young entrepreneurs, is recruiting several Business Volunteers willing to mentor student companies from Kingston.

IN PICTURES: Hundreds of boats gather on Thames to celebrate RNLI’s 200th anniversary

By Oliver Monk

14th Jul 2024 | Local News

A boat from Warspite attempts to lead all the craft upstream from their starting point at Kingston Grammar School Boathouse. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

The event, organised by 1st Cuddington ‘Warspite’ Sea Scouts, raised £1,600 for the lifeboat charity as 250 people took to the river outside Hampton Court.

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