Kingston Courier

3 weeks ago | kingstoncourier.co.uk | Benjamin Kelsey

Kingston has one of the lowest number of reports of fly-tipping of any London borough, according to the latest data from DEFRA (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). Figures reveal a decline in reports of fly-tipping with 4,363 incidents reported in 2021/22 down to 2,935 in 2023/24 despite an increase in the issue across the capital over the past decade.

4 weeks ago | kingstoncourier.co.uk | Benjamin Kelsey

A planning proposal that put a community garden in Kingston at risk has been rejected by Kingston Council. Plans to demolish the former care home Fiddlers Green, Shalston Villas, to make way for a development of flats would have impact wildlife and community conservation efforts, local residents said.

1 month ago | kingstoncourier.co.uk | Isabelle Pinnock

Kingston Museum has celebrated the significant Korean culture locally, partnering with Korean-led art collective 4482 [SASAPARI] to host ‘K-Women: Celebrating Korean Female Artists’. Running until 19 April 2025, and sponsored by Arts Council England and Kingston Heritage Service, the exhibition showcases work from 17 artists. The show is split into three sections titled: A Story of Moving, Who am I? and Endless Journey, as well as a collection dedicated to the Kingston archive.

Dec 10, 2024 | kingstoncourier.co.uk | Benjamin Kelsey

Pets at Home New Malden opened their new Pet Care Centre on 29th November, at a cost of £2.2m.  The 27,360-square-feet care centre is the single largest investment in Pets at Home’s history.  Store Manager of Pets at Home, Bart Kemel, said: “This isn’t just a store – it’s a haven for pet lovers and their furry friends,  “With a fresh look and feel, an enhanced range of top-tier services, and a shopping experience like no other, we’ve created a space that truly celebrates the joy of pet ownership”.

Dec 10, 2024 | kingstoncourier.co.uk | Benjamin Kelsey

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, officially announced new names and colours of the London Overground rail lines at Dalston Junction on 26th November.  However, residents have questioned the decision to tweak the line and say the rebrand has made it more confusing to navigate around the service. In a £6.3m upgrade, the Overground lines now go by the names of Liberty, Lioness, Mildmay, Suffragette, Weaver and Windrush.