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What’s on in Kingston: Family bike rides, half marathons, FUSE International, and more!

By Oliver Monk

4th Jul 2024 | Local News

There's plenty to keep you busy in and around Kingston this weekend. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s the Editor’s top picks of events and activities in the local area.

Strike action: 1,600 London United bus drivers will ballot for pay and other issues

By Nub News Reporter

3rd Jul 2024 | Local News

Drivers who work routes across south, west and central London are being put on ballot. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

Around 1,600 London United bus drivers are being balloted for strike action over pay and other issues, according to Unite, one of the leading unions in the UK.

Community group celebrates borough’s motoring heritage with Mini Cooper garden display

By Alfie Perrin

2nd Jul 2024 | Local News

CIC The Community Brain looks to honour Kingston borough's automotive heritage with its display at the nearby Hampton Court Garden Festival. (Photo: The Community Brain)

The Community Brain has created the installation with help from Kingston College, Kingston School of Art, 121 Collective, and more. .

Appeal for Ham Polo Club's extension plans rejected

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

2nd Jul 2024 | Local News

Ham Polo Club's appeal on rejected plans to extend its sand arena have been struck down once again. (Photo: Richmond Council)

London's only polo club first applied to extend its sand arena in 2021, but has faced pushback as it is located within the Ham House Conservation Area.

Kingston Crown Court sentences ‘dangerous sexual predator’ to eight years in prison

By Oliver Monk

1st Jul 2024 | Local News

Claudiu Rizea, 39, was handed a sentence of eight years and three months at Kingston Crown Court on Friday 28 June, after pleading guilty to commiting exposure and sexual assault on 8 September last year. (Photo: British Transport Police/Kingston Police)

The British Transport Police officer DC Gemma Lee says 39-year-old Claudiu Rizea is behind bars ‘thanks to the bravery’ of his 18-year-old female victim.

New Malden café plans refused after admitting to underground karaoke bar

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

1st Jul 2024 | Local News

601pm in New Malden will not be allowed to extend its opening hours to 1:30am from Monday to Saturday. (Photo: Kingston Council)

601pm, on High Street in London's 'Korea town' of New Malden, will not be allowed to extend its opening hours and become a late night café and karaoke venue.

Five jobs available near Kingston right now: Foot Solutions, manager and accountant roles

By Cesar Medina

30th Jun 2024 | Local News

Here is a list of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Kingston upon Thames.

FUSE International 2024 festival arrives in Kingston

By Oliver Monk

27th Jun 2024 | Local News

Festival season is about to reach Kingston with the imminent arrival of Creative Youth’s 2024 FUSE International, starting Friday 28 June. (Photo: Creative Youth)

Here are the Editor’s top picks from the 40+ events at Creative Youth’s FUSE International festival, held in venues across Kingston from 28 June to 7 July.

Kingston Charitable Foundation awarded an astonishing 45 grants last year

By Oliver Monk

27th Jun 2024 | Local News

KCF held an event on 12 June where CEO Hicky Kingsbury presented the foundation's 2023 Impact Report. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

The organisation says its grants, which amount to £750 on average, have benefitted over 54,000 people across Kingston Borough.

Police appeal after dog attack in Richmond Park

By James Smith

27th Jun 2024 | Local News

The attack left the dog and its owner with injuries (image via Royal Parks Police)

Police are appealing for witnesses following a dog attack at Richmond Park on Sunday (23 June).

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