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Punishing childcare costs across borough forcing women to give up on careers, warns MP

By Rory Poulter

2nd Apr 2022 | Local News

The punishing cost of childcare is so high that it is outstripping mortgage and rent payments, a local MP has warned.

Parents across the Richmond borough can be paying as much as £1,400 a month for four days of care a week at a nursery.

FREE event in Kingston for International Dinosaur Month this April

By Lexi Iles

1st Apr 2022 | Local News

Enjoy International Dinosaur this April in Tolworth

Celebrate International Dinosaur Month, this April in Kingston.

The Community Brain, a not-for-profit organisation, with support from Kingston Council is inviting people from across southwest London and east Surrey to join them in Tolworth and Hook.

Thursday March 31: Energy meter reading day ahead of energy price cap rise tomorrow

By Lexi Iles

1st Apr 2022 | Local News

Energy price cap to rise by 54% from April 1

People are being urged to do an energy meter reading today.

In order to avoid firms assigning some of your current usage to April it is advised to take a reading of your meter today (March 31), the later in the day the better.

MP challenges Boris Johnson's decision to award peerage to Lord Lebedev of Hampton

By Rory Poulter

31st Mar 2022 | Local News

Twickenham MP, Munira Wilson, has questioned Boris Johnson's decision to push for Evgeny Lebedev – the son of a KGB agent – to be appointed to the House of Lords.

Twickenham MP, Munira Wilson, has questioned Boris Johnson's decision to push for Evgeny Lebedev to be appointed to the House of Lords.

Lord Lebedev, who has a mansion in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, was appointed by the prime minister who, allegedly, went against 'serious reservations' from the security services.

Donations needed for animals in Ukraine

By Lexi Iles

31st Mar 2022 | Local News

Donations piled outside of Asters in Hampton

Local group, Give a Paw, are looking for donations for animals in Ukraine.

They have made an appeal for items to deliver for animals in need.

Gang fight – police appeal for witnesses

By Rory Poulter

31st Mar 2022 | Local News

Police have appealed for witnesses to a 'terrifying' gang fight in the middle of Kingston yesterday – Thursday – evening.

Families scattered and children were distressed as groups fought outside the American Candy Shop opposite to Bentalls department store.

Machete gang arrests in Kingston

By Rory Poulter

31st Mar 2022 | Local News

Three people have been arrested following a gang fight in the centre of Kingston with one man seen wielding a machete.

The violence occurred in Clarence street yesterday – Tuesday – afternoon and is the second violent gang incident in Kingston in recent days.

What's on in Kingston this weekend

By Lexi Iles

31st Mar 2022 | Local Features

What's on this weekend in Kingston (credit: Wikimedia)

Good morning, and welcome to your weekly What's On in Kingston.

Every Thursday we round up the best things to do in your area at the weekend.

Hampton Court Palace tulip festival to return next month

By Lexi Iles

31st Mar 2022 | Local News

The tulip festival last year at Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace's annual tulip festival is returning next month.

Tickets are now on sale for the festival starting April 12 and running until May 2.

Fears for wildlife following oil pollution of brook at centre of regeneration project led by Sir David Attenborough

By Rory Poulter

31st Mar 2022 | Local News

Grey Wagtail perched on a plastic bottle at the brook's edge - by @mothernaturedeb.

The Friends of Richmond Park have spoken of their determination to help in the clean-up operation of Beverley Brook which has been hit by a disastrous oil spill.

The Brook runs through the Royal park and has been at the centre of a restoration project supported by the charity and its patrons, who include Sir David Attenborough and Clare Balding.

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