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Eighty-year-old man charged with wife’s murder in Tolworth

By Oliver Monk

22nd Jul 2024 | Local News

Alan Sharp was arrested at the scene of his wife's murder at their Raeburn Avenue home in Tolworth on Friday 19 July. (Photo: Google Maps)

Alan Sharp, a resident of Raeburn Avenue in the south of Kingston Borough, has been charged with his wife’s murder, which took place on Friday 22 July.

Three Kingston Borough parks win prestigious Green Flag Awards

By Oliver Monk

21st Jul 2024 | Local News

Is your local park one of Kingston Borough's three Green Flag Award winners? (Photos: Oliver Monk/Google Maps)

The 2024 Green Flag Awards saw over 2,000 winning parks and green spaces from 15 countries, and celebrates the hard work of the staff behind them.

Chefs, receptionists and more: six jobs available near Kingston right now

By Oliver Monk

20th Jul 2024 | Local News

Looking for a job in the local area? Don't worry, Kingston Nub News has you covered. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

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

What’s on in Kingston: Regattas continue alongside punk rock and ‘selfie’ art shows

By Oliver Monk

18th Jul 2024 | Local News

Whether you want to keep the weekend rowing going, or fancy something more arty, Kingston Nub News has you covered 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.

Kingston Council commits £23 million to buy temporary homes and tackle hotel use

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

17th Jul 2024 | Local News

The proposed strategy to buy 200 homes could save the council roughly £3 million a year by cutting down on hotel costs for the borough's homeless families.

Marble Hill Park sexual predator jailed for life after being captured on CCTV

By Oliver Monk

17th Jul 2024 | Local News

Louis Collins admitted to 28 offences against eight different victims, receiving a life scentence. (Photo: Google Maps/Met Police)

Louis Collins, aged 29, admitted to 28 offences against eight different victims after being traced on CCTV following an incident at the Twickenham park.

Kingston Regatta 'finished as planned’ despite disruption by swearing motor boat crew

By Oliver Monk

17th Jul 2024 | Local Sport

Kingston Regatta organisers managed to keep the weekend-long event afloat following a halt to races due to 'a motor boat on the race course'. (Photo: Niall Smith)

The boat involved in Saturday’s incident (13 July) was manned by three people, with one seen shouting and swearing at competing crews and race staff alike.

Sadiq Khan approves 300 new homes on Feltham green belt for public benefit

By Local Democracy Reporting Service

17th Jul 2024 | Local News

A concept image for the restored Hanworth Park House and accompanying new homes (credit: 5plus Architects).

Sadiq Khan has granted permission for 300 new homes to be built on London’s green belt, arguing that the project will deliver a “clear public benefit”. .

Morley's chicken shop faces opposition from Kingston police over later hours

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

16th Jul 2024 | Local News

Morley's Kingston location on Fife Road wants to extend its opening hours, but the town's police oppose the plans. (Photo: Met Police via Kingston Council)

A Metropolitan Police representative said the opposition is 'due to the high levels of violent crime' in the area around the shop, including 'drug use'.

London Fire Brigade unveil new vehicles to respond to grass fires more efficiently

By Cesar Medina

16th Jul 2024 | Local News

Feltham firefighters next to the new off-road vehicle from the London Fire Brigade (credit: London Fire Brigade).

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is trialling the use of new vehicles this summer to respond to the growing threat of grass fires and wildfires in the capital. .

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