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Steam express to do round trip of west London and Surrey next month

By Nub News Reporter

21st Jun 2024 | Local News

70000 Britannia will haul the steam excursion. (Photo: Tony Hisgett via Flickr)

Locals will be able to see steam power on the mainline next month, as the ‘Sunset Steam Express’ makes its way through south west London.

'They don’t care': Heathrow locals say airport cabbies are a 'nightmare'

By Imogen Howse - SWNS

20th Jun 2024 | Local News

Graham Hawkins, 74, is one of many Stanwell residents fed up with the behaviour of Heathrow's taxi drivers. (Photo: Tony Kershaw/SWNS)

People living near Heathrow Airport say anti-social behaviour from taxi drivers has become 'a real problem', with some defecating on dog walking trails.

What’s on in Kingston: Choral concerts, world-renowned portraitists, local artists, and more

By Oliver Monk

20th Jun 2024 | Local News

There's plenty to keep you busy in and around Kingston 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.

Police officer who sent 1,000 texts to ex says emotional issues clouded his judgement

By Robert Firth - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Jun 2024 | Local News

PC Joshua Anning's misconduct hearing took place at the Sutton Police Station complex in Sutton, South London. (Photo: Google Maps)

Kingston Crown Court heard that PC Jishua Anning bombarded his ex-girlfriend with texts despite her asking him to stop, and turned up to a work event uninvited.

Nearly 3,000 drivers issued fines in just 84 days at same Kingston junction

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Jun 2024 | Local News

The junction of Eden Street with St James' Road and Union Street in Kingston. 'If I came across the same situation again tomorrow, I’d do the same thing,' says ex-police officer Tim Cruddas. (Photo: Google Maps)

Ex-police officer Tim Cruddas has raised concerns about roadworks at the junction of Eden Street, St James' Road, and Union Street in Kingston.

Art competition encourages local creatives to explore ‘inspiring elements’ of Royal Parks

By Oliver Monk

19th Jun 2024 | Local News

Local artists are being asked to help showcase the most ‘inspiring elements’ of Home and Bushy Parks in a newly-announced competition. (Photo: Ollie G. Monk)

The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks and Landmark Arts Centre are offering amateur artists a number of prizes for their submissions from Home and Bushy Parks.

Police concerned over plans for New Malden café to open until early morning

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

18th Jun 2024 | Local News

601pm in New Malden is hoping to extend its opening hours to 1:30am from Monday to Saturday. (Photo: Kingston Council)

A Met Police representative says New Malden Methodist Church have raised concerns over possible 'property damage, noise, loitering, littering and urination'.

Date of second hustings for North Kingston candidates announced

By Oliver Monk

18th Jun 2024 | General Election 2024

The Richmond Society will host hustings for the candidates standing in the general election on 4 July (credit: The Richmond Society).

The second hustings of the campaign for Richmond Park candidates has been announced, following the release of all party manifestos.

Kingston's 200-year-old Memorial Gardens could see council revamp

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

18th Jun 2024 | Local News

Memorial Gardens, a former graveyard located in Kingston town centre, could be transformed in new plans from Kingston Council. (Photo: Charlotte Lillywhite/LDRS)

The gardens, a former graveyard located in Kingston town centre, could be transformed with new paths, trees, benches and play equipment.

Community-driven Festival of Futures looks to shape the Kingston of tomorrow, today

By Oliver Monk

17th Jun 2024 | Local News

Creative Youth venue FUSEBOX, under John Lewis in Kingston, is hosting a series of events this week demonstrating how all can contribute to Kingston's future. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

Organised by Kingston School of Art and local charity The Community Brain, the festival hopes to demonstrate how all can help co-create Kingston’s future.

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