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Kingston stations close as SWR tells commuters ‘don’t get stranded’ by strike action cancellations

By Oliver Monk

7th May 2024 | Local News

A person waits for a South Western Railway train to depart. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

Strike action today, 7 May, by members of ASLEF, means workers braving the commute will face difficulties getting home with early last trains.

‘Misconceived’ appeals from Kingston man over illegal moorings thrown out by High Court

By Oliver Monk

7th May 2024 | Local News

Alistair Trotman's two houseboats moored illegally on the River Thames for which he was fined £800, losing a subsequent appeal against his conviction. (Photo: Environment Agency)

57-year-old Alistair Trotman has made ‘relentless’ challenges over an unpaid £800 fine in 2022 after mooring two houseboats illegally on the River Thames.

Community rallies around Salvador, the tortoise stuck in a tree

By Oliver Monk

5th May 2024 | Local News

A tortoise is still missing in Richmond Park after walking into a hole in a dead tree on 22 March (Photos: Jackie Child)

Salvdador, who first got stuck in a dead tree in Richmond Park on 22 March, is now suspected to have moved into a badger sett despite best efforts of rescuers.

Lib Dems win South West GLA seat while Khan secures record third term as Mayor of London

By Cesar Medina

5th May 2024 | Local News

Richmond Councillor, Gareth Roberts, is the new GLA member for the South West constituency (credit: Ollie G. Monk).

The 2024 London Elections has come to an end with Sadiq Khan staying on as Mayor for a record third term and Richmond Councillor, Gareth Roberts, joins the GLA.

Five jobs available near Kingston right now

By Oliver Monk

4th May 2024 | Local News

There are plenty on jobs on offer in and around Kingston on our Jobs page (Photo: Oliver Monk)

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

Clapham Junction trespasser causes train delays across south west London

By Oliver Monk

3rd May 2024 | Local News

A train arrives late at Strawberry Hill due to a trespass incident at Clapham Junction (Photo: Oliver Monk)

A trespass incident around Clapham Junction today, Friday 3 May, has caused delays to rail services across south west London.

LIVE: South West Constituency London Elections 2024

By Cesar Medina

3rd May 2024 | Local News

The London Election counts for the South West took place in St Mary’s University, Twickenham (credit: Oliver Monk).

Live updates throughout the day tomorrow (4 May) where the final results will be announced for the South West London constituency London Elections 2024.

LOCAL ELECTIONS: What voting in person will look like in Kingston

By Oliver Monk

2nd May 2024 | Local News

The Mayor of London and London Assembly Members will be decided today (Photo: Cesar Medina)

Kingston voters will cast their votes for the South West London Assembly representative and the Mayor of London today, 2 May.

What’s on in Kingston: May Merries, sardine festivals, rowing courses, and book signings

By Oliver Monk

2nd May 2024 | Local News

There's plenty to keep you busy in 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.

90 additional volunteer rangers are set to protect deer during birthing season at Richmond and Bushy Parks

By Cesar Medina

1st May 2024 | Local News

Anne Scoggins and Jignesh Jani are Volunteer Rangers at Bushy Park (credit: Cathy Cooper).

The Royal Parks charity is boosting efforts to ensure the safety of both deer and park visitors, by almost doubling the number of Volunteer Rangers in Richmond .

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