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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · 1d

Kingston Council is stepping up monitoring of its borough-wide 20mph speed limit, installing speed indicator devices on 18 local roads. This comes after a survey revealed that only 22.5% of monitored roads met the 20mph target. Full list of those 18 new roads is in Love Kingston.
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Kingston cracks down on speeding: 18 roads to get new speed indicators

#61: Kingston Council forecasts £3.26m overspend, campaigners to urge firm action on divestment at Full Council meeting, residents raise concerns over café’s alcohol event plans at church site, Kingst...

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · 8d

Bk 2 bk wins for @kingstonianfc.bsky.social as they take on local rivals @corinthiancasuals.bsky.social in the Surrey Senior Cup. Sign up for free to Love Kingston for weekly summary of all the action + local stories.
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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · 8d

@chelseafcw.bsky.social top the table as they visit
Man United this w/end. On Wed, Blues visit FC Twente Vrouwen. Sign up for free to Love Kingston for weekly summary of all the action +local stories.
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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · 8d

Petition against mandatory digital ID plans. Plus, Totally Blondie fundraiser concert, 60 yrs of fashion in Kingston, Mayor’s Quiz Night, KCC’s Photography Exhibition, bathtub luge meets Ski Sunday in Surbiton. Sign up to Love Kingston for local stories &spread the love by sharing
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Local MP launches petition against mandatory digital ID plans

#60: Revised plans for 150 homes on former Kingston Hospital site, BBC exposes hidden culture of misogyny and racism inside Met Police, Khan confirms bid for fourth term as London Mayor, visitors to R...

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Kingstonian FC @kingstonianfc.bsky.social · 14d

Full time

3-0

Ethan Lindo with a tap in and possibly the easiest goal he will get all season as the Fareham goalkeeper collides with one of our players as the goalkeeper goes to collect the ball and Lindo taps in

Good win for us

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · 15d

Kingston Council bans junk food ads, Kingston Market revamp plans drop-in event, Surbiton Festival returns this Saturday, Open Eco-House Weekend in Kingston, ukulele singalong night in Surbiton in support of local charities. More local stories and what’s on in Love Kingston.
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Kingston Council bans junk food ads

#59: Divestment debate heats up at council meeting, Kingston Market revamp plans drop-in event, Kingston confirms £8.5M leisure investment ahead of new operator contract, new InKingston app, TfL ramps...

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · 22d

@kingstonianfc.bsky.social return to cup competitions on Sat, 20 Sep as they visit Leatherhead in the FA Trophy, and on Wed, 24 Sep, host Merstham in the Isthmian League Cup fixture. More local stories & events in Love Kingston. Sign up & share.
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Kingston ranked second best place in country to be born, grow up and grow old

#58: Kingston ranked third among UK’s safest places to live, London Assembly unveils ‘swimmable rivers’ report in North Kingston, Kingston Uni joins project to make River Thames drinkable, “London des...

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · 22d

Joint-top of the table with 6 pts from 2 games, @chelseafcw.bsky.social host Leicester City Women at Kingsmeadow this Sunday, 21 Sep. More local stories & events in Love Kingston. Pls sign up & share.
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Kingston ranked second best place in country to be born, grow up and grow old

#58: Kingston ranked third among UK’s safest places to live, London Assembly unveils ‘swimmable rivers’ report in North Kingston, Kingston Uni joins project to make River Thames drinkable, “London des...

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · 22d

Kingston ranked second best place in country to be born, grow up and grow old, London Assembly unveils ‘swimmable rivers’ report in North Kingston as Teddington Bluetits take a plunge in the Thames. More local stories and events. Please, please sign up and share – it’s free!
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Kingston ranked second best place in country to be born, grow up and grow old

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Kingstonian FC @kingstonianfc.bsky.social · 24d

Midweek be like this

Read about last night’s win at Ascot thanks to two first half goals

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Ascot United 1-2 Kingstonian - Latest News - Kingstonian Football Club

Ascot United 1-2 Kingstonian - Latest News

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · 25d

Q&A with the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. Watch it live here on Wednesday 17 Sep at 10am - shorturl.at/9ekWF
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Police and Crime Committee | London City Hall

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Kingstonian FC @kingstonianfc.bsky.social · Sep 8

No Monday blues today after Saturday’s win at home to @mersthamfc.bsky.social in the FA Trophy

Relive the win with Simon Grier’s report of the game

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Merstham FA Trophy match report - Latest News - Kingstonian Football Club

Merstham FA Trophy match report - Latest News

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Sep 8

Deputy Mayor to face affordable housing scrutiny, Tuesday 9 September at 10am. More details and how to watch it live are here - www.london.gov.uk/about-us/lon...

Agenda for Housing Committee on Tuesday 9 September 2025, 10.00 am | London City Hall

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Kingstonian FC @kingstonianfc.bsky.social · Sep 5

TGIF

Tomorrow (Saturday) we are at home to @mersthamfc.bsky.social in the 1st qualifying round of the FA Trophy

Kick off 3 pm at Grand Drive, SW20

(Please note that Raynes Park station will have no trains due to railway works in the area this weekend)

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Sep 5

Council approves licence for a floating restaurant on the Thames in Kingston, Lush closes all UK shops for one day including Kingston in solidarity with Gaza, Kingston gets Topshop via John Lewis, athletes swim Thames to highlight 'sewage crisis'. More in Love Kingston.
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Council approves licence for a floating restaurant on the Thames in Kingston

#56: Lush closes stores including Kingston in solidarity with Gaza, Kingston gets Topshop via John Lewis, athletes swim Thames to highlight 'sewage crisis', UK Government’s nationwide Emergency Alerts...

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Kingstonian FC @kingstonianfc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Full time

Ks win with a late late goal from Jamie Hilton (87th minute), after Sean O’Brien opened the scoring in the 6th minute for us

Josh Casey equalised for @hanworthvilla.bsky.social in the 12th minute

Villa’s George Wells sent off in 2nd half injury time

Final score 2-1 to Ks

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Aug 29

@kingstonianfc.bsky.social continue slow start to season. Plus other local stories in Love Kingston inc. incinerator used by Kingston Council broke air pollution limits 916 times, night of Country classics at the Rose Theatre, and more.
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Incinerator used by Kingston Council broke air pollution limits 916 times

#55: New Malden day centre saved from closure, bus strike in Kingston, new floating restaurant on the Thames in Kingston, Sustainable September returns to Kingston, £12,000 donation to Kingston Hospit...

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Aug 29

Incinerator used by Kingston Council broke air pollution limits 916 times, bus strike in Kingston, new floating restaurant on the river in Kingston, Saxon Kings Embroidery talk & concert at All Saints, night of Country classics at Rose Theatre. More local stuff in Love Kingston.
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Incinerator used by Kingston Council broke air pollution limits 916 times

#55: New Malden day centre saved from closure, bus strike in Kingston, new floating restaurant on the Thames in Kingston, Sustainable September returns to Kingston, £12,000 donation to Kingston Hospit...

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Kingstonian FC @kingstonianfc.bsky.social · Aug 18

Read about Saturday’s FA Cup defeat at Bedfont Sports

Report by Simon Grier

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Bedfont Sports FA Cup report - Latest News - Kingstonian Football Club

Bedfont Sports FA Cup report - Latest News

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Aug 15

Kingston students achieve outstanding A-level results, @banquetrecords.com sponsors Kingston Town FC, Rose Theatre renovation underway. Plus can New Malden’s Springfield Resource Centre avert closure? More local stories and what’s on in Love Kingston. Sign up for free!
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Kingston students achieve outstanding A-level results

#53: New Malden’s Springfield Resource Centre may avert closure, Rose Theatre renovation underway, Banquet Records sponsors Kingston Town FC, Kingston University sees high demand for degree courses on...

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Aug 8

@kingstonianfc.bsky.social start their 2025/26 campaign this Saturday 9 August, away at Bedfont Sports. All the best to the lads!
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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Aug 8

Kingston police station front counter to remain open as Met closes others across London, nightclub ‘Circuit’ to open at former PRYZM site, Kingston ranked 15th ‘poshest’ borough in London, and more in this week's Love Kingston. Sign up for free and share.
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Kingston police station front counter to remain open as Met closes others across London

#52: Kingston ranked 15th ‘poshest’ borough in London, Kington’s parking warden dispute, ballot for tour of 10 Downing Street, nightclub ‘Circuit’ to open at former PRYZM site, pizza van gets green li...

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Aug 5

London Assembly to question Met as it reportedly plans to reduce the number of police station front counters across London from 37 to 19 and cut the number open 24 hours a day 7 days a week to 8. Meeting - Wed 6 Aug from 10am at City Hall. More info and to watch it online - shorturl.at/doHOz

Agenda for London Assembly (Plenary) on Wednesday 6 August 2025, 10.00 am | London City Hall

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Aug 1

New operator unveils dramatic upgrade for Kingston Ancient Market, Kingston River Cultures Festival this Sep, The Mum Club picnic in Kingston, more police for Kingston to target crime hotspots. Plus more local stories & events in Love Kingston. Please sign up - it’s free!
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New operator unveils dramatic upgrade for Kingston Ancient Market

#51: Kingston River Cultures Festival sails into town this September, more police for Kingston to target crime hotspots, local MPs demand full funding for Met Police, billionaire reveals Heathrow expa...

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Love Kingston @lovekingston.bsky.social · Jul 25

Kingston hands 10-year contract to Places Leisure to run key leisure sites across the borough, developer proposes 256 new homes in Chessington, Kingston set to rewind to Saxon times this weekend. More local stories and what’s on in and around Kingston in your weekly Love Kingston.
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Kingston hands 10-year contract to Places Leisure to run key leisure sites

#50: Kingston police station’s opening hours to be cut as Met set to close half its police station counters, Kingston Hospital issues advice to public ahead of five day doctors’ strike, Kingston Hospi...

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