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Heatwaves are making toxic algae worse, but the real problem is what we are putting into our rivers and lakes

This summer’s heat brought warnings about harmful algal blooms across Britain and Ireland. In August, swimmers were warned not to enter a newly designated bathing site on the River Thames at Ham and Kingston after blue-green algae were detected. The swimming section of an Ironman event in Leeds was also…

The Conversation

The Disappearers by Marlon James review – a scorching exposé of homophobia in Jamaica

This Booker-listed epic set in Aids-era Kingston is a triumph – bitter, bawdy and ravishingly queer

The Guardian - UK

London’s first official bathing area hit by toxic algae outbreak

Swimmers in the Ham and Kingston site on the Thames left with ‘really bad rash and itchy spots’

The Independent UK

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Swimmers warned to avoid London's first official Thames bathing spot over toxic algae

The Environmental Agency have advised swimmers to stay out of the water after a potentially toxic bloom of blue-green algae was found

Evening Standard

Ghana backs Jamaica's petition to push UK for slavery reparations

Jamaica and Ghana, both former British colonies subjected to the transatlantic slave trade, are presenting a united front in the drive for reparatory justice. As Kingston prepares to lodge a formal petition with King Charles III seeking to advance its claim for reparations from the United Kingdom, Ghana's president says…

Radio France Internationale

Former PGA Tour Pro Matt McQuillan Dies Aged 45

The Canadian, who made 32 PGA Tour appearances, passed away in his hometown of Kingston, Ontario

Golf Monthly

Lynda La Plante fears writing career over as she is handed six-month driving ban

The crime writer admitted breaking the 20mph speed limit near her home in Kingston-upon-Thames five times between November and April.

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From Kingston Foreshore to Scullin shops: The Morks boys are back

A new eatery celebrates the suburbs in deep Belconnen.

The Canberra Times

He'd 'facilitated' the corruption. Then he went to a cafe to spill the beans

The meeting, 'the crucial communications', and the pseudonym.

The Canberra Times

Controversial plans for 586 homes on south London gasholders site approved

A letter from London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he had called in the plans as they could make a ‘significant and positive contribution’ towards London’s housing targets

Evening Standard

I travelled to Kingston to discover my Jamaican roots – this is what I found

British-Jamaican artist and cultural communicator Sadie Clayton had always dreamed of travelling to the city where her grandma was born and raised – and in the island’s capital she finds a place where she can embrace her dual heritage, while exploring its arts, culture and food

The Independent UK

Why this retiring postie proves civilisation is built on kindness

Farewell to Kingston's favourite postie.

The Canberra Times

Kingston postie's final delivery was a farewell at the pub with the community

This retiring postie had a great friendship with the hounds and humans of Kingston.

The Canberra Times

What keeps this Kingston hairdresser a cut above the rest

The much-loved Bond Hair Religion owner is renowned as an industry icon.

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Landmark Kingston site up for sale in next step for arts precinct

ACT invites developers' designs for major project in the capital's inner south.

Evening Standard

Senior Kingston councillor suspended and reported to police after 'assault'

Cllr Rowena Bass is alleged to have left her agent’s face bruised following an incident at a Conservative office in East Sheen

The Canberra Times

This Canberra winery's big move to Kingston could be a game-changer

The Independent UK

London council faces backlash for promoting new e-bikes to help women ‘stay looking nice’

Kingston Council apologises after saying e-bikes could ‘help women with their domestic responsibilities’

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Evening Standard

London council sparks ridicule by promoting e-bikes to 'help women with home tasks and feel nice'

‘Kingston Council E-Bike sexist horror,’ one woman posted on Facebook

The Canberra Times

Otis Dining Hall is still a good restaurant. It just needs a few fixes

The Kingston restaurant is under new ownership.

International Business Times UK

Zayn Malik Attacked: Angry Audience Member Throws Water Bottles At Singer Weeks After Hospitalisation

Zayn Malik was reportedly targeted by a bottle‑throwing audience member as he left a Q&A event in Kingston, only weeks after a serious undisclosed health scare.

Evening Standard

London's first designated bathing area in Thames opens in boost for capital's wild swimmers

The stretch of river between Ham and Kingston-upon-Thames in south-west London will be the river’s first monitored swimming area

Evening Standard

London local elections 2026: What are the parties promising in Kingston?

All 48 seats on Lib Dem-run Kingston Council will be up for grabs across the 19 wards in the borough

Evening Standard

Plans for 586 homes at south London gasholders to be decided by Sadiq Khan

Sir Sadiq has overruled Kingston Council’s rejection of the scheme

The Guardian - US

Stork warning: woman gives birth midair on Jamaica-to-New York flight

Baby was delivered during Caribbean Airlines flight from Kingston to the US; nationality of child to be determined

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