News in Kingston

TRAINS to London on the Shepperton branch line will return to pre-Omicron levels this month, South Western Railways (SWR) has announced.

A timetable 'almost identical' to that of December 2021 is set to be reintroduced by the company on 21 February.

A FULLY-GROWN seal was spotted earlier today on a stretch of the River Thames near the Lensbury Club on the Kingston side of Teddington Lock.

Nub News contributor Stuart Higgins reports: "I stumbled across the seal while cycling on the Ham side of the towpath and only stopped when a crowd of walkers lined the riverside and were staring into the river.

A FORMER police chief for South-West London has received the prestigious Queen's Police Medal in recognition of her service, in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Sally Benatar, a retired police Chief Superintendent, is the former South West BCU (Basic Command Unit) Commander for the London Boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond.

THREE new acts have been added to the star-studded line up for Hampton Court Palace's 2022 music festival.

The Human League, Kacey Musgraves and McFly are all set to perform in the series of outdoor summer concerts this summer.

The latest sports column by England international and Twickenham Cricket Club member Monty Panesar.

England need leadership at they take on Italy in the Six Nations this weekend and they can look to a returning Joe Launchbury to make the difference.

HARLEQUINS is delighted to announce the launch of a new event at Twickenham Stadium to start this summer, building on the massive demand for tickets to see Harlequins play, with every league match at The Stoop being sold out this season for the English champions.

The Gallagher Premiership tie between Harlequins and Gloucester Rugby on Saturday May 21 will be played at Twickenham Stadium, 15:00 kick-off. The match is the penultimate round of the season and with both sides battling for places in the coveted top four play-off spots, the match could be crucial.

DAFFODILS are in bloom in Home Park despite it still being over a month until Spring 2022 officially starts.

The stunning yellow flowers pictured above can be seen in the Royal Park, just to the right hand side of the Kingston Gate.

Looking for something to do in and around Kingston this weekend? Here are our picks of the events and activities you won't want to miss:

SUNDAY: Watch the LVI Superbowl Live! at the Albion, Kingston

A FREE space for young people to get support, take part in wellbeing sessions or just chill out has opened in Kingston marketplace.

The new 'Youth Zone' is located on the first floor of Market House (KT1 1JS) and available for 12 to 25-year-olds who live, study or work in the boroughs of Kingston or Richmond.

Here former England international and Twickenham Cricket Club member Monty Panesar writes for Nub News about his opinion on taking the knee in professional sports.

I am a supporter of the taking the knee – it has had a powerful impact on sports fans and the public.