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Kingston announces major cultural celebration for 2025 to mark historical year
2025 is set to be a landmark year for Kingston upon Thames as the Royal Borough announces a major, diverse six-month cultural festival opening in May.
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Mayor unveils winner of 2024 Christmas card competition
The Mayor of Kingston Councillor Liz Green has announced Lincoln Lovering from St Paul’s School as the overall winner of this year’s Christmas card competition.
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Kingston marks White Ribbon Day with ongoing commitment to end violence against women and girls
Ahead of this White Ribbon Day, Kingston Council supported local charity Voices of Hope with an event highlighting the extraordinary bravery and resilience of survivors of gender-based abuse.
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Kingston Council first in UK to implement official hedgehog crossing road signs
Four road signs have been unveiled in Old Malden, Kingston warning drivers to watch out for hedgehogs crossing the road, to help preserve the population and improve biodiversity.
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Kingston Council launches AI tool to free up time for frontline social workers
A new AI tool that saves each frontline social worker at least 4 hours a week by taking admin intensive tasks off their hands is being rolled out by Kingston Council.
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First Kimchi School outside Korea set to come to Kingston
Kingston Council has signed an agreement setting its ambition to bring the first Kimchi School outside Korea to Kingston, after welcoming a delegation from Nam-gu, in South Korea, to The Guildhall.
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Kingston approves completion of New Malden to Kingston cycle route
Kingston Council has approved revised plans to complete a significant missing part of the borough’s cycle network to deliver safe, joined up routes across its neighbourhoods.
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On track to deliver - another step closer to leisure centre for Kingston
A planning application has now been submitted for the new leisure centre for Kingston town centre - bringing delivery of the exciting community facility another step closer.
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Kingston Borough Sports Awards 2024: Celebrating Athletic Achievement and Community Spirit
On Monday 11 November, the Kingston Borough Sports Awards 2024 shone a spotlight on the borough’s athletic talent, celebrating outstanding athletes, dedicated teams, and community heroes.
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Kingston remembers: honouring Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday across the borough
Kingston’s communities joined together to pay their respects across the Royal Borough on Sunday, 10 November 2024.
