Kingston Council leader resigns
Caroline Kerr, the Liberal Democrat leader of Kingston Council (RBK), has announced her plans to resign as the borough council leader. In a statement posted on the Kingston Lib Dem…
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Sharp rise in new Covid cases in Kingston
New infections of Covid-19 rose sharply in both Kingston and Epsom recently according to the latest data released by Public Health England (PHE). The neighbouring boroughs at the south west edge of…
Khan could make TfL service cuts to meet £900m savings
Sadiq Khan has said that Transport for London may be forced to make major cuts to bus and tube services as they try to fill a gaping £900 million hole left from Covid-19. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
Veolia unveils £60,000 sustainability funding scheme
A resource company has launched a new community funding scheme to support the environment and non-profitable charities across Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
Portugal: South Londoners hit out at quarantine ‘madness’
A number of Britons have vented their frustration at having to quarantine at home after arriving back in the UK from Portugal. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
TfL agrees ‘£1.08 billion’ bailout extension with Government
Transport for London has reached an agreement with the Government to extend its bailout until December 11. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
The South London News Podcast, S1, E3: Covid-19
In the third episode of the south London news podcast, hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on communities and businesses in south London. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
Two pub rules set to change in England in June
The government is expected to reveal results from its review of social distancing measures this week. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
Met Office: Non-stop London sunshine to peak with 25° heat
Fine and dry conditions were expected to continue for the rest of the Bank Holiday Weekend as Londoners make the most of their newly restored freedoms following the lifting of many lockdown restrictions. Surrey Comet | Kingston …
Nurse Jenny McGee, who cared for PM, resigns from NHS
A nurse who looked after Boris Johnson when he was seriously ill with Covid-19 has resigned, citing the Government’s 1% pay offer and its lack of respect for the profession. Surrey Comet | Kingston …