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Obesity crisis: Kingston University nutrition expert says early childhood intervention vital to defying predictions more than half of humans could be overweight by 2035

By Nub News guest writer

12th Mar 2023 | Local News

Early childhood prevention interventions such as embedding practical life skills into the curriculum and more psychical activity in schools would help prevent obesity in children and young adults, says nutrition expert Dr Hilda Mulrooney (Credit: Kingston University)

A report by the World Obesity Federation has said more than half of the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035 if significant action isn't taken.

Kingston: Pregnant mum and three kids trapped in flat with 'dangerous' mould

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

10th Mar 2023 | Local News

A pregnant mum-of-three desperate to be moved by Kingston Council said she is at her wits’ end due to “dangerous” mould in her home.

Attention young athletes! Last call to represent Kingston in 2023 TCS Mini London Marathon

By Nub News Reporter

10th Mar 2023 | Local News

Kingston Council is on the lookout for young athletes from across the borough to compete in this year's TCS Mini London Marathon.

Kingston School of Art students work with Kingston Council to boost community engagement in a pilot urban room

By Nub News Reporter

9th Mar 2023 | Local News

Called Open Frame, the teal-coloured scaffold-based structure, designed by the students, serves as an inviting and adaptable multiple-purpose space to host events and showcase information (Credit: Kingston University)

Architecture students from Kingston School of Art have teamed up with Kingston Council to create a new conversation space for Kingston's communities.

What's on in Kingston this weekend

By Eli Haidari

9th Mar 2023 | Local News

Welcome to your weekly what's on in Kingston, Every Thursday we round up all the eye catching events occurring in your area over the weekend

Check out this week's 'What's on in Kingston' to ensure you're getting the most out of the upcoming weekend.

Kingston Hospital launch service to help support unpaid carers across London

By Nub News Reporter

8th Mar 2023 | Local News

Kingston Hospital has announced the launch of a new Carers' Clinical Liaison Service to help support unpaid carers throughout the Kingston borough and across London (Credit: Hippopx)

Kingston Hospital has announced the launch of a new Carers' Clinical Liaison Service to help support unpaid carers throughout London.

Timeline for new Kingston leisure centre unclear as council admit plans are almost double over budget forcing them back to the drawing board

By Nub News Reporter

8th Mar 2023 | Local News

An artist's initial impression of what the new Kingfisher Leisure Centre could look like from the outside (Credit: Kingston Council)

Kingston Council has today announced further delays to the borough's new leisure centre with the project's budget now standing at almost double first forecasted.

Trial for 'Digital Inclusion Service' launched in Kingston to help borough's unemployed

By Eli Haidari

7th Mar 2023 | Local News

A Digital Inclusion Service is set to begin a pilot project in Kingston with the hope of equipping unemployed residents with the required skills needed to get a foothold on the recruitment ladder (Credit: We Are Digital)

A Digital Inclusion Service is set to begin a pilot project in Kingston with the hope of equipping unemployed residents with access to better opportunities.

Authentic 19th Century Swiss chalet shipped over and rebuilt in 1862 is up for sale in Hampton Court - for £3.5m

By SWNS

7th Mar 2023 | Local News