Shop news: Dunelm is planning on opening in Kingston in the giant former M&S store on Clarence Street (and Fife Road). It's been 'Plush Outlet' for most of the time since M&S shut.

Crafty shop news: A new pottery cafe is getting ready to open just across from the Fife Road exit of the Bentall Centre (near the soon-to-close Sports Direct)

Traffic news: Kingston Council proposals aim to stop people driving along Manorgate Road from the Park Road roundabout to Coombe Road, and along Wolverton Avenue from Coombe Road to Kingston Hill. Sort of a one-way system (like Birkenhead Avenue). Councillors discuss next week.

Kingston councillors meet on Thursday to decide whether or not to make the Kings Road-New Road one-ways permanent, as well as the Crescent Road no-through route. open.substack.com/pub/thekingsto…

HELP (2) Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, The Last Dinner Party, Olivia Rodrigo and Fontaines D.C. are just some of those featured on the Help (2) compilation for Warchild banquetrecords.com/help%282%29/va… in keeping with the spirit of the release, Banquet is also donating our cut of sales, and

Taken 66 years ago, this photograph of a busy Apple Market gives a glimpse into Kingston life in February 1959! The area was historically known for selling fresh produce since at least the 17th century, which is likely where it got its name 🍎 (Image reference: K1-2357)

Kingston councillors have made the closure of Crescent Road downhill from Kingston Hill permanent - but only from 7:30 to 9:30 Monday to Friday: open.substack.com/pub/thekingsto…

The cause of traffic jams in north Kingston this morning

#ThrowbackThursday - did you know that you could once go boating in Richmond Park? This 1930s 📷of Adam’s Pond near Sheen Gate in the Park shows an Oak that still survives by the water, as well as canoes lined up for hire. 📷from barnes-history.org.uk image archives.

A 'secret' WWII air-raid shelter was discovered next to Tudor Library in north Kingston during a community group's work to create a Mindful Garden - thekingstonecho.substack.com

Ice skating in Kingston Market Place? The planning and licensing applications have been submitted for the planned revamp of the market place and Market House: thekingstonecho.substack.com/p/in-pictures-…

Kingston Bingo Hall's now been left to rot for nearly 16 years. Thanks to these 'urban explorers' we can see what it looks like inside, or did in 2024 (post-fire update in the comments): 28dayslater.co.uk/threads/regal-…

On #IWD2026, we celebrate some remarkable women associated with Richmond Park. First, Sylva Boyden, pioneer parachutist, who on 28th February 1919 was the first woman to make a parachute jump, testing an experimental design, from a tethered balloon in the Park. 1/

The new version of the Crescent Road one-way traffic restrictions (to operate from 7.30am to 9.30am Mon-Fri) has been confirmed after a Kingston council scrutiny committee hearing (but it'll take about two months until the change is made): thekingstonecho.substack.com/p/crescent-roa…

Richmond Council has voted to switch ebike partner from Lime Bikes to Forest Bikes. Kingston selected Forest a few years ago - not sure what the terms were, but North Kingston is still dominated by Lime Bikes. Will be interesting to see what impact last night's decision has.

Kingstonian to end ground share with Raynes Park Vale, to move to Ashford Town (Middlesex) for two seasons: kingstonianfc.com/news/k-s-to-gr…

Kingstonian move to Ashford!!! and the new Kingston FC I remain a fan of Kingstonian but think the move to Ashford is terminal for the club. meanwhile a new Kingston based football club has been formed. Kingstonian FC Kingston Football Club

The Supporters Club will be hosting an online meeting on Thursday evening. It will take place on Microsoft Teams. All are welcome to attend. The Board of the Football Club will provide the rationale for the decision to ground share with Ashford Town (Middlesex) for the next two