The Kingston Echo
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Bits of news from the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
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Witnessed another near-miss accident at the junction of New Road and Park Road in Kingston this morning. Not sure if there've been (m)any actual accidents since it went one-way, but something surely needs to be done to make it safer.
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Witnessed another near-miss accident at the junction of New Road and Park Road in Kingston this morning. Not sure if there've been (m)any actual accidents since it went one-way, but something surely needs to be done to make it safer.
It looks like Ramos restaurant is planning to open in Turks Boatyard - the white wooden building on Kingston riverside between Canbury Gardens and John Lewis (it's been empty since its Slug and Lettuce days 20 years ago)
September 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM
It looks like Ramos restaurant is planning to open in Turks Boatyard - the white wooden building on Kingston riverside between Canbury Gardens and John Lewis (it's been empty since its Slug and Lettuce days 20 years ago)
Petersham playground in Richmond Park is set to (finally) reopen on Saturday. Nearly everything in it looks new, and looks like a lot more wood used than the old equipment.
April 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Petersham playground in Richmond Park is set to (finally) reopen on Saturday. Nearly everything in it looks new, and looks like a lot more wood used than the old equipment.
The aftermath of the Kingston bingo hall fire - pics here from Sunday afternoon vs Monday morning. All roads reopened. thekingstonecho.substack.com/p/monday-updat…
March 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The aftermath of the Kingston bingo hall fire - pics here from Sunday afternoon vs Monday morning. All roads reopened. thekingstonecho.substack.com/p/monday-updat…
The fire at Kingston's historic derelict bingo hall is now under control, London Fire Brigade says. More pics and a potted history of the building here: thekingstonecho.substack.com/p/fire-at-ki...
March 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The fire at Kingston's historic derelict bingo hall is now under control, London Fire Brigade says. More pics and a potted history of the building here: thekingstonecho.substack.com/p/fire-at-ki...
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CRASH REPORT: Some details on Friday’s road traffic incident on Queen’s Road near Ham Gate Lodge.
The police believe that one of the drivers of the three cars involved had a medical emergency while behind the wheel and lost consciousness, hitting the two other vehicles. (1/2)
The police believe that one of the drivers of the three cars involved had a medical emergency while behind the wheel and lost consciousness, hitting the two other vehicles. (1/2)
March 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
CRASH REPORT: Some details on Friday’s road traffic incident on Queen’s Road near Ham Gate Lodge.
The police believe that one of the drivers of the three cars involved had a medical emergency while behind the wheel and lost consciousness, hitting the two other vehicles. (1/2)
The police believe that one of the drivers of the three cars involved had a medical emergency while behind the wheel and lost consciousness, hitting the two other vehicles. (1/2)
Traffic update: The roadworks on the Kingston one-way system have been completed and lanes reopened.
No updates on Kingston Council's website for more than 48 hours...
www.kingston.gov.uk/roadworks-ma...
www.kingston.gov.uk/roadworks-ma...
March 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Traffic update: The roadworks on the Kingston one-way system have been completed and lanes reopened.
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Eden Street has been reopened after footway works, removal of the pedestrian refuge, and carriageway resurfacing.
February 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Eden Street has been reopened after footway works, removal of the pedestrian refuge, and carriageway resurfacing.
Bus services in Kingston still being hammered by the lane closures on the one way system. No progress update from council, so not sure if there's been much any creative thinking to mitigate the problem (for example traffic wardens directing traffic &/or temporarily making Birkenhead Avenue one way)?
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Bus services in Kingston still being hammered by the lane closures on the one way system. No progress update from council, so not sure if there's been much any creative thinking to mitigate the problem (for example traffic wardens directing traffic &/or temporarily making Birkenhead Avenue one way)?
No updates on Kingston Council's website for more than 48 hours...
www.kingston.gov.uk/roadworks-ma...
www.kingston.gov.uk/roadworks-ma...
February 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
No updates on Kingston Council's website for more than 48 hours...
www.kingston.gov.uk/roadworks-ma...
www.kingston.gov.uk/roadworks-ma...
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Swedish outdoor and transportation business Thule opened its shop in Kingston this week, at the north-west corner of the market place. For cyclists they sell child bike seats, bike trailers for kids and dogs, panniers and bike racks to fit on cars.
February 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Swedish outdoor and transportation business Thule opened its shop in Kingston this week, at the north-west corner of the market place. For cyclists they sell child bike seats, bike trailers for kids and dogs, panniers and bike racks to fit on cars.
Just 1,880 days after the Kingfisher Leisure Centre was closed down, Kingston council has given its revised replacement scheme planning permission, with an opening date target of Spring 2027:
www.kingston.gov.uk/news/article...
www.kingston.gov.uk/news/article...
Planning permission granted for new leisure centre - construction scheduled to start this Spring – www.kingston.gov.uk
Planning permission granted for new leisure centre - construction scheduled to start this Spring
www.kingston.gov.uk
February 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Just 1,880 days after the Kingfisher Leisure Centre was closed down, Kingston council has given its revised replacement scheme planning permission, with an opening date target of Spring 2027:
www.kingston.gov.uk/news/article...
www.kingston.gov.uk/news/article...
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(this version of) The Kingfisher Planning Application got approved last night
my thoughts: www.banquetrecords.com/mailout?mail...
my thoughts: www.banquetrecords.com/mailout?mail...
February 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
(this version of) The Kingfisher Planning Application got approved last night
my thoughts: www.banquetrecords.com/mailout?mail...
my thoughts: www.banquetrecords.com/mailout?mail...
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#OnThisDay
'20, The Who, Pryzm (vid)
'18, Will Varley in-store
'12 Young Guns, Fighting Cocks
'06 Aiden, The Peel
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'20, The Who, Pryzm (vid)
'18, Will Varley in-store
'12 Young Guns, Fighting Cocks
'06 Aiden, The Peel
t.co/JNgPH4RLdp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4NWWG6choE
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February 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
#OnThisDay
'20, The Who, Pryzm (vid)
'18, Will Varley in-store
'12 Young Guns, Fighting Cocks
'06 Aiden, The Peel
t.co/JNgPH4RLdp
'20, The Who, Pryzm (vid)
'18, Will Varley in-store
'12 Young Guns, Fighting Cocks
'06 Aiden, The Peel
t.co/JNgPH4RLdp
The Thames at Teddington lock.
February 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Thames at Teddington lock.
Sainsbury's is looking to open at Kingston station, which means it'll be going head to head with the busy little Tesco just across the road.
February 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Sainsbury's is looking to open at Kingston station, which means it'll be going head to head with the busy little Tesco just across the road.
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🎭 REVIEW 🎭 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎭
ANIMAL FARM at the Rose Theatre Kingston | UK Tour
“There is much to admire, and the ideas are inspired”
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/02/animal-farm-3
📸 Pamela Raith
@rosetheatrekingson.bsky.social @joeevansmusic.bsky.social
ANIMAL FARM at the Rose Theatre Kingston | UK Tour
“There is much to admire, and the ideas are inspired”
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/02/animal-farm-3
📸 Pamela Raith
@rosetheatrekingson.bsky.social @joeevansmusic.bsky.social
ANIMAL FARM review by thespyinthestalls.com at Rose Theatre
review of ANIMAL FARM | Rose Theatre | thespyinthestalls | 3 stars | The unnerving and overpowering effect of George Orwell’s
thespyinthestalls.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🎭 REVIEW 🎭 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎭
ANIMAL FARM at the Rose Theatre Kingston | UK Tour
“There is much to admire, and the ideas are inspired”
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/02/animal-farm-3
📸 Pamela Raith
@rosetheatrekingson.bsky.social @joeevansmusic.bsky.social
ANIMAL FARM at the Rose Theatre Kingston | UK Tour
“There is much to admire, and the ideas are inspired”
📖 thespyinthestalls.com/2025/02/animal-farm-3
📸 Pamela Raith
@rosetheatrekingson.bsky.social @joeevansmusic.bsky.social
Kingston Hospital plans for expansion of 'virtual wards' where you're admitted to hospital, without being in hospital. Full story: open.substack.com/pub/thekingsto…
February 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Kingston Hospital plans for expansion of 'virtual wards' where you're admitted to hospital, without being in hospital. Full story: open.substack.com/pub/thekingsto…
Park Road in North Kingston has been taped off by police and is completely closed between Kings Road and New Road (incl pedestrians and cyclists). New Road also taped off.
January 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Park Road in North Kingston has been taped off by police and is completely closed between Kings Road and New Road (incl pedestrians and cyclists). New Road also taped off.
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Surbiton railway station to get refurbished waiting rooms
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/sur...
Network Rail and South West Railways are planning to revamp the indoor waiting rooms at Surbiton station, improving the seating areas and providing automatic opening doors.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/sur...
Network Rail and South West Railways are planning to revamp the indoor waiting rooms at Surbiton station, improving the seating areas and providing automatic opening doors.
Surbiton railway station to get refurbished waiting rooms
Network Rail and South West Railways are planning to revamp the indoor waiting rooms at Surbiton station, improving the seating areas and providing automatic opening doors.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
January 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Surbiton railway station to get refurbished waiting rooms
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/sur...
Network Rail and South West Railways are planning to revamp the indoor waiting rooms at Surbiton station, improving the seating areas and providing automatic opening doors.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/sur...
Network Rail and South West Railways are planning to revamp the indoor waiting rooms at Surbiton station, improving the seating areas and providing automatic opening doors.
That part of the A3 is not having a lot of luck with utilities at the moment.
January 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
That part of the A3 is not having a lot of luck with utilities at the moment.
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Some years ago (20?), this mural depicting a bleak future with more road traffic alongside a bright future with less traffic was painted on the railway bridge at Malden Manor. Official stats show a reduction in traffic, but there's still lots of congestion.
January 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Some years ago (20?), this mural depicting a bleak future with more road traffic alongside a bright future with less traffic was painted on the railway bridge at Malden Manor. Official stats show a reduction in traffic, but there's still lots of congestion.
Plans for a new Church of England secondary school at Kingsmeadow in Kingston look to be hanging in the balance, as the Dept for Education reviews the project. Full story: thekingstonecho.substack.com/p/kingstons-...
Kingston's planned new secondary school hangs in the balance
Headteachers have written to the Education Secretary saying that in terms of meeting demand for school places there is currently no need for the Kingsmeadow CofE school.
thekingstonecho.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Plans for a new Church of England secondary school at Kingsmeadow in Kingston look to be hanging in the balance, as the Dept for Education reviews the project. Full story: thekingstonecho.substack.com/p/kingstons-...
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The coronation stone displayed in Kingston upon Thames, location of many Saxon coronations. This sarsen stone recovered from the ruins of St Mary’s church, which collapsed in 1730. Possibly wishful thinking to call it the coronation stone, but you never know 🤷♀️ #kingston #anglosaxon #saxon #saxonking
January 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The coronation stone displayed in Kingston upon Thames, location of many Saxon coronations. This sarsen stone recovered from the ruins of St Mary’s church, which collapsed in 1730. Possibly wishful thinking to call it the coronation stone, but you never know 🤷♀️ #kingston #anglosaxon #saxon #saxonking