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The International Youth Arts Festival - Best of the Fest
The International Youth Arts Festival (IYAF) marks its 10th anniversary this year, and runs at venues across Kingston from 6 - 15 July. Here, we round up 10 highlights.
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New Community Refugee Sponsorship organisation launched to help resettle Syrian families in Kingston
The Kingston Community Refugee Sponsorship (KCRS) organisation, which aims to resettle refugees with support from local groups, was officially launched at All Saints Church last week.
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The Mayor of Kingston announces his chosen charities
The Mayor has announced that he will be supporting Creative Youth, Kingston Samaritans and Kingston Race & Equalities Council during his mayoral year.
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Kingston Council launches free community meeting room in the heart of the town centre
Community groups in Kingston are invited to use a brand new meeting space in the Guildhall for free.
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Working in partnership to ‘protect your plate’
During Food Safety Week (4 to 10 June) the council, in partnership with the Food Standards Agency, is raising awareness of food hygiene ratings and the work that goes into protecting consumers’ plates
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Ignition Dance Festival celebrates new work and community dance in its fifth anniversary
Ignition Dance Festival returns to the Rose Theatre in Kingston on 15 and 16 June to celebrate its fifth anniversary, where winners of this year’s choreographic commissions will showcase their work.
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Civic Service marks the start of the new Mayoral Year
Sunday morning shoppers and town centre visitors were treated to a colourful display as a civic procession made its way from the Guildhall towards All Saints Church for this year's Civic Service.
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Oyez, oyez, oyez Kingston has a town crier again
After an eight year silence, the call of Kingston’s town crier can be heard once more, ringing out across the borough to command our attention and spread important news.
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Cheap waste removal costs more than you think
A Kingston resident has been fined £300 for failing to ensure his household waste was correctly disposed of.
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Kingston Adult Education Awards celebrate students’ achievements
Students in Kingston were celebrated for their successes , at the annual Adult Achievers Awards held at the Guildhall on 25 May.
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Visually impaired student receives ‘Best Learner’ award at the House of Lords
A visually impaired student from Kingston has received an award at this year’s Best Learner Event held at the House of Lords (17 May).
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Festival to celebrate the work and life of pioneering Kingston-born photographer
Kingston Museum will be holding a festival to celebrate the work and life of the famous Kingston-born photographer and inventor Eadweard Muybridge, from Tuesday 29 May to Saturday 2 June.
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Kingston kicks off food waste challenge for flats
Kingston Council has launched a new initiative to encourage residents living in purpose-built flats to reduce their food waste and be in with a chance to win prizes.
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Kingston welcomes new Mayor Councillor Thay Thayalan
Councillor Thay Thayalan was elected and appointed as the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames at Annual Council (22 May).
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Gold status for Kingston's Bereavement Service
The council has secured the highest national accredited standard under the Charter for the Bereaved scheme.
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International Youth Arts Festival Launches 10th Anniversary Programme
The programme has been announced for the 2018 International Youth Arts Festival (IYAF), which takes place at venues across Kingston from the 6 to 15 July 2018.
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Kingston High Street works - traffic changes in May and June
Emergency gas works have led to a delay in the implementation of a one-way system planned for High Street.
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Kingston Council’s portfolio holders announced
Following the local elections on 3 May, the Leader of Kingston Council, Cllr Liz Green has announced her portfolio holders.
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Chief Executive of Achieving for Children to retire
Nick Whitfield CBE, former Director of Children’s Services for Richmond and Kingston councils, and Chief Executive of Achieving for Children has announced he is retiring later this year.
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GoodGym launches new innovative fitness project in Kingston
GoodGym, a running community that combines getting fit with supporting the local neighbourhood, will launch a new project in Kingston on Tuesday 15 May.
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Liberal Democrats win back Kingston in 2018 local elections
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames local election results are in.
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Next Go Cycle route begins construction - Kingston High Street
The next Go Cycle route is set to commence construction next week to extend the two-way Portsmouth Road cycle route towards the town centre.
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‘My Muybridge’: Kingston Museum to run an exhibition celebrating world renowned Kingston-born photographer
Kingston Museum has announced its second biennial contemporary art exhibition which will run from 4 May to 7 July this year and celebrate the life and works of pioneering Kingston-born photographer.
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Bogus builder jailed for fraud
Steven Trendell of Monks Green, Fetcham, Leatherhead, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison​ at Kingston Crown Court (4 April) after pleading guilty to two allegations of fraud.
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Kingston History Centre receives national accreditation
Kingston History Centre has been accredited by The National Archives for its management of its unique collections and the service it offers to visitors.
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Reminder: Kingston town centre traffic diversions this weekend
An extensive traffic management plan will be implemented this weekend (April 14 and 15) as part of works to remove a footbridge next to Kingston Station.
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Kingston Council launches new creative and cultural strategy to encourage inclusive growth across the borough
‘Made in Kingston: a Creative and Cultural Strategy’ which outlines the council’s ambitious plans to ensure culture plays a vital role in shaping growth across the borough was approved on 27 March.
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Kingston’s plans for a new housing service receive positive response from residents
Kingston Council’s ambitious plans for a new housing service have received a positive response from tenants and leaseholders.
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Surbiton Restaurant forced to clean up its act
Environmental Health Officers from Kingston Council have forced Sarada Restaurant in Surbiton to close after finding poor hygiene standards and practices.
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