Kingston Independent Residents' Group (KIRG): the controversial party with election hopes
Despite being a young and relatively small party, KIRG has been quick to make its presence known in Kingston.
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Young people's charity Anstee Bridge to showcase Kingston students' art
Young people’s charity Anstee Bridge will showcase a new art installation at the end of March, with staff hoping that it will inspire people to find hope after lockdown.
Union of Kingston Students calls for compensation over accommodation problems
Kingston University’s students’ union has called for compensation for students who were prevented from occupying their chosen accommodation due to maintenance issues.
The students had booked rooms in 75 Penrhyn Road, one of the university’s halls of residence, expecting to occupy them from September onwards. However, due to unplanned maintenance work they were instead given rooms in the nearby Hilton DoubleTree hotel.
Then, at a meeting on October 20, less than two weeks before they were due t
The students had booked rooms in 75 Penrhyn Road, one of the university’s halls of residence, expecting to occupy them from September onwards. However, due to unplanned maintenance work they were instead given rooms in the nearby Hilton DoubleTree hotel.
Then, at a meeting on October 20, less than two weeks before they were due t
Kingston libraries and council celebrate Black History Month
Libraries in Kingston are celebrating Black History Month 2021 with new displays, and are encouraging local readers to explore work by Black writers.
Distant Fellowship: Few Weeks Remain On William Morris Gallery's Exhibition (p.16)
The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow is still taking bookings for its ongoing exhibition Distant Fellowship – which examines the links between William Morris and South Asia.
How long exactly is Walthamstow Market?
Emma Curzon considers Waltham Forest Council’s claim that Walthamstow boasts Europe’s longest market.
Walthamstow’s Cà Phê Culture (page 9)
Vietnamese restaurant Hanoi Cà Phê began its life as a race against time...
Kingston libraries and council celebrate Black History Month
Libraries in Kingston are celebrating Black History Month 2021 with new displays, and are encouraging local readers to explore work by Black writers.
Girlguides team up with leading breast cancer awareness charity
Girlguiding has partnered with charity CoppaFeel to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, creating a new activity to educate its members about the illness.
Union of Kingston Students calls for compensation over accommodation problems
Kingston University’s students’ union has called for compensation for students who were prevented from occupying their chosen accommodation due to maintenance issues.
'Successful Mums' coaching firm to work with Kingston women
A company specialising in getting mothers into the workplace has secured funding to help 50 unemployed Kingston mothers return to work.
Kingston Borough Business Awards announces finalists – Kingston Courier
The finalists for the 2021 Kingston Borough Business Awards, which celebrate the contributions of local businesses, were announced on December 10.
The inaugural awards were organised by the Kingston Chamber of Commerce.
Kingston University serves as the awards’ headline sponsor, while its gold sponsors are Kingston College and Kingston Council. Other sponsors include prominent consumer goods company Unilever.
Camilla Wheal, communications officer at Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness, w
The inaugural awards were organised by the Kingston Chamber of Commerce.
Kingston University serves as the awards’ headline sponsor, while its gold sponsors are Kingston College and Kingston Council. Other sponsors include prominent consumer goods company Unilever.
Camilla Wheal, communications officer at Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness, w
Kingston University holds sustainable design graduate exhibition
MA Sustainable Design graduates from Kingston School of Art came together on November 25 2021 at Kingston University’s Knight’s Park campus, to share their ideas for designs that could help create a sustainable future.
Local charities to benefit from council Mobile Mop Up recycling project
Kingston Council is relaunching the Mobile Mop Up recycling scheme to raise money for local charities.
Hearts and Minds to continue as volunteer collective
Peer-led London mental health charity Hearts and Minds has closed down due to financial and staffing problems, but has said that former employees would continue to offer support as a voluntary collective.
Domestic abuse in Kingston still above pre-Covid levels after 2021 drop
The recorded crime count for domestic abuse in Kingston has gone down but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to police data.
Activists brave Storm Eunice for anti-Boris Johnson protest
People gathered in London’s Parliament Square on February 19, for a protest against Boris Johnson and the Conservative government’s policies.
Surrey Police among local employers celebrating Stonewall awards
Surrey Police and two other organisations with links to Kingston have been named by Stonewall as top employers for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
New Malden pool reopened before crucial Kingfisher demolition meeting
Kingston’s only functioning public swimming pool at the Malden Centre reopened on Thursday, having been closed in February for essential repairs.
"You become traumatised yourself": Interview with award-winning social worker John Leavy
The Twickenham building where John Leavy works is an intimidating place at first glance. Its plain walls and clocktower dwarf the Thai restaurant next door, and the opaque windows suggest it is deserted.
Photo: Emma Curzon
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"We can fight this war with needles": Meet the Polish student fighting for Ukrainian arts and culture
Catching up with Magdalena Glowacka, founder of Polish-Ukrainian women's group Ariadne's Thread - which is working to preserve Ukrainian embroidery, cooking, folk art and more.
