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Pop-up covid testing is taking place in areas across Kingston as concerns about the borough's case rate grow.

Residents who live in virus hotspots including Hook, Chessington and Norbiton are being urged to visit their local temporary test centres as the Council prepares to introduce surge testing and vaccinations to combat the spread.

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Kingston to get surge vaccinations and testing as covid cases soar

By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter

3rd Jun 2021 | Local News

Surge covid tests will soon be taking place in Kingston

The London borough of Kingston upon Thames will soon be getting surge vaccinations and testing due to soaring cases of coronavirus and concern over the B1617.2 variant - commonly known as the Indian variant - MPs have announced.

Kingston MPs Ed Davey and Sarah Olney broke the news on social media yesterday (June 2) after it was reported that cases of the virus in Kingston were rising the fastest in London.

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The charity runs respite cruises for older people in South-West London and has a mooring in Kingston (Credit: River Thames Boat Project)

A Thames boat charity based in South-West London was awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service yesterday (June 2) in recognition of its outstanding voluntary work in the community.

The River Thames Boat Project , which has a mooring in Kingston, runs therapeutic cruises for people of all ages with disabilities and older people via its two wheelchair accessible community boats, the Thames Venturer and Thames Discoverer.

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A fallow deer in the park

Dog walkers in Bushy and Richmond Parks have been warned to stick to the perimeter of the parks following a rise in reports of deer stalking incidents.

The Royal Parks is urging owners to keep their dog on a lead and avoid areas of vegetation, as its officers are currently being called out multiple times per day to help dog owners being tracked by deer protecting their young.

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John Lewis, Kingston / Credit: Dennis Turner via Geograph

Kingston John Lewis will run a treasure hunt for families in its Wood Street store this week as part of a range of children's activities being put on across the town for half term.

The free treasure hunt will take place tomorrow Thursday 3 June from 11am to 4pm, with a prize of a free lunch at the store's The Place To Eat Cafe for the lucky winners!

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