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Sir Ed Davey calls for ceasefire in the Middle East and targets Tory defeat

Mar 15, 2024 | riveronline.co.uk | Josh Smith |Ella Rebbitt |Megan Kelly |Abigail Bragginton

An “immediate bilateral ceasefire” must happen in the Israel and Hamas war, Sir Ed Davey, the Kingston and Surbiton MP and Liberal Democrat leader, told The River. The Lib Dems called for a ceasefire in November when the conflict was only a month old. But the situation has escalated with the number of Palestinian deaths now over 30,000 as the war enters its sixth month, according to the UN. “How anyone could not want an immediate bilateral ceasefire is beyond me.
How students celebrated Mother's Day

Mar 12, 2024 | riveronline.co.uk | Abigail Bragginton |Ella Rebbitt |Megan Kelly

Whereas some students are fortunate enough to have their mothers nearby many students miss celebrating special occasions such as Mother’s Day. Micaela Byrne said: “As I am from Peru, I would normally celebrate Mother’s Day in May.
Kingston resident embarks on year-long marathon challenge for charity

Feb 22, 2024 | riveronline.co.uk | Josh Smith |Abigail Bragginton

Kingston resident Steven Ramek is planning to run 12 marathons in 12 months in aid of the charity Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness. He will run a different marathon every month throughout the year. “It’s a good charity,” Ramek said.
Rising cost of commuting - River Online

Feb 21, 2024 | riveronline.co.uk | Abigail Bragginton |Grace Henley

At Kingston, we have a huge proportion of students that commute every day to university – over 50% of students live at home or off campus. Not only do they face the reccuring battle of delays, cancellations and traffic but they now also find themselves in a situation where the cost of commuting is increasing, leaving them in situations where they may have to miss a class or two.
Parents struggle to supporting their children at university

Feb 21, 2024 | riveronline.co.uk | Grace Henley |Abigail Bragginton

As the cost of living rises, parents now struggle even more with the pressures and strains to support their children who are studying at University. Jasmine, a KSA student admitted that her studies had caused further pressure on her parents finances. She said she feels lucky to receive small instalments from her parents but also feels guilty receiving money in addition to her loan.
The UK's technical recession explained

Feb 21, 2024 | riveronline.co.uk | Josh Smith |Abigail Bragginton |Grace Henley

The UK fell into a technical recession at the end of 2023 as GPD dropped by 0.3% between September and December, it was announced on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics. A recession occurs when the economy, which is measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), falls over two consecutive three-month periods, or two quarters. GDP is the value of all the goods and services that the UK produces.
Benefits of a temporary break from alcohol - River Online

Jan 24, 2024 | riveronline.co.uk | Abigail Bragginton

There are many benefits to temporarily abstaining from drinking alcohol, here we round them up. Cutting down on your alcohol intake can make for a better night’s sleep. Even spending a week not drinking any alcohol means you get more of the necessary rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Drinking interrupts your REM sleep and makes you feel drowsy and affects concentration throughout the day.
New campaign launches to help tackle period poverty in Kingston

Dec 15, 2023 | riveronline.co.uk | Abigail Bragginton

The Kingston Charitable Foundation has launched a campaign to supply local girls and women with sanitary products if they cannot afford them. It is estimated that 5,821 women and girls in Kingston struggle to pay for sanitary products each month, according to the Foundation. Elise, a student at Kingston University, said: “Sanitary products are expensive, especially considering how many packs one needs.