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REVIEW: Stage production of Roald Dahl's 'The Enormous Crocodile' at Kingston's Rose Theatre tells a story of courage and friendship
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (602+ words) By Tilly O'Brien 2nd Apr 2026 The Roald Dahl Story Company's "wickedly funny" family musical based on Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile, began at the Rose Theatre yesterday (Tuesday, 1 April) - perfectly aligned with the Easter holidays." Now, as I rocked up to…...
Kingston Vale care home offers free pampering sessions
15+ hour, 13+ min ago (250+ words) By Taylor Johnson 2nd Apr 2026 A care home in Kingston Vale has launched a monthly initiative offering complimentary spa treatments. The wellness experience will be held at Care UK's Sherwood Grange, on Robin Hood Lane, where members of the local community…...
Comic chaos set to crash-land at Hampton Court Palace this summer with Beano Havoc
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (353+ words) By Tilly O'Brien 1st Apr 2026 Comic chaos is set to crash-land at Hampton Court Palace as Historic Royal Palaces welcomes the friends from Beanotown for a 'blam-tastic' summer." Running from 25"July " 23 August, Beano Havoc at Hampton Court Palace invites visitors of…...
What's on in Kingston this weekend: Easter egg hunt, bottomless brunch, and pub quiz
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (272+ words) By Tilly O'Brien 2nd Apr 2026 What's on in Kingston is brought to you by our sponsors7Seas Holidays. Without our sponsors, our Kingston online newspaper would not be possible. Thank you. Struggling to think of what to do this weekend? Don't worry, Kingston…...
Burger King could return to Kingston
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (118+ words) By Tilly O'Brien 1st Apr 2026 Burger King could return to Kingston. The fast-food chain closed its Clarence Street branch and was replaced by restaurant chain LEON in December 2021." Since its closure, locals have frequently expressed their desire for Burger King to…...
256 new homes could be built on abandoned golf course in Chessington
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (377+ words) By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter 1st Apr 2026 More than 250 homes could be built on an abandoned golf course in Kingston. Developer Ashill Land Ltd is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop the former Chessington Golf Centre, close to the border…...
Travel offer of the week: Premium, all-nclusive holiday in Sicily
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (288+ words) By Tilly O'Brien 31st Mar 2026 Welcome to your weekly travel offer of the week from Surbiton high street's only independent travel agent,7seas Holidays. This week,7seashas an offer for a seven-night, premium, all-inclusive holiday at the Club Med-run Cefalu hotel in Sicily....
Time running out to comment on Kingston coffee trailer's new street trading application
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (234+ words) By Tilly O'Brien 31st Mar 2026 A Kingston coffee trailer could move its trading location. Brewsmiths Caf" Kingston, which currently trades on Ashdown Road, is seeking the council's permission to relocate to a spot adjacent to Thameside Car Park. It hopes to…...
Time running out to comment on new pavement license for Kingston pizza restaurant
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (232+ words) By Tilly O'Brien 31st Mar 2026 A pizza restaurant in Kingston could expand its outdoor seating area. Franco Manca, which is located on Clarence Street and opened in June 2022, has submitted a pavement licence application to Kingston Council for permission to do…...
Rising US blues singer set to perform at Kingston wine cafe
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (455+ words) By James Bools 30th Mar 2026 A rising US singer is set to take the stage at a Kingston wine cafe this week." Caitlin Krisko, who has received transatlantic acclaim as the lead singer of blues band The Broadcast, is set to…...