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Major disruption to local trains expected for second weekend running, as works continue around WImbledon

By Oliver Monk

23rd Feb 2024 | Local News

Those travelling from Kingston Station will have access to rail replacement buses and London Waterloo trains diverted via Richmond (Photo: Ollie Monk)

South Western Railway will provide rail replacement buses as planned improvements around the Wimbledon area close certain lines all weekend.

Winners of Kingston Borough Business Awards revealed

By Oliver Monk

23rd Feb 2024 | Local News

Last night's (22 February) presentation of the awards saw over 200 attendees (Photo: KBBA)

Over 200 guests attended Kingston Chamber of Commerce’s presentation evening yesterday held at All Saints church.

Thames flooding worsens with sections of Kingston’s riverside footpaths underwater

By Oliver Monk

23rd Feb 2024 | Local News

Heavy rainfall coinciding with high tide has left sections of Kingston’s riverside footpaths flooded (Photo: Oliver Monk)

A flood alert has been in place for neighbouring Bushy Park since the beginning of this week.

Teddington Lock bridges to see limited closures as council looks to second phase of improvement works

By Oliver Monk

22nd Feb 2024 | Local News

While Teddington Lock's bridges have been restored, Richmond Council is yet to begin work on the nearby ramp along Ferry Road (Photo: Oliver Monk)

After beginning in summer 2023, the first repair phase including both Grade II listed footbridges across the Thames has been completed.

Fight for zebra crossing to mitigate 'an obvious hazard' near East Molesy school in final stages

By Emily Dalton - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Feb 2024 | Local News

The proposed Zebra Crossing would be located at the four-way junction between Church Road and Vine Street (Photo: Chris Caulfield)

Residents have until tomorrow 23 February to comment on the potential Zebra Crossing outside St Lawrence Junior School before the consulation period ends.

What’s on in Kingston: festivals, studios and workshops all a stone's-throw away

By Oliver Monk

22nd Feb 2024 | Local News

As Kingston begins to emerge from the cold winter months, get out into nature and the community with these events this weekend (Photo: Ollie Monk)

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

TfL launches half-price bus and tram travel concession for care leavers aged 18-25

By Cesar Medina

22nd Feb 2024 | Local News

Care leavers aged 18-25 in London can apply now for a discount on bus and trams as part of TfL's new concessions (credit: Cesar Medina & TfL).

Care leavers aged between 18 and 25 and who live in London can now apply for half price bus and tram travel, as new travel concession scheme opens.

Bushy Park flooding to continue as rainfall hits SW London

By Oliver Monk

21st Feb 2024 | Local News

The flood area west of Hampton Court may cause traffic disruption in nearby Teddington and Kingston-upon-Thames (Photo: Microsoft Corporation/TomTom via gov.uk)

Areas surrounding the park will likely see disruption over the following days as further showers are predicted tomorrow, 22 February.

'Queen Bees need you’ – Royal Parks charity asks visitors to go bee-spotting

By Oliver Monk

20th Feb 2024 | Local News

Queen Bumblebees have struggled in recent years as rising temperatures lead them to emerge before enough flowers have bloomed to sustain them (Photo: The Royal Parks)

Any sightings will help the parks adjust their planting schedules to mitigate the effects of climate change on the Queen Bumblebees.

‘This will be challenging’ says Kingston Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer on upcoming strike

By Oliver Monk

20th Feb 2024 | Local News

Kingston Hospital is preparing for major disruption during an upcoming junior doctor strike (Photo: Kingston Hospital)

A hospital spokesperson also confirmed that those with affected appointments and procedures will be contacted directly to reschedule.

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