The Aedes aegypti mosquito, known to transmit viruses such as dengue and Zika virus, has been found breeding in the UK for the first time.

Electronic duo Maribou State brought the curtain down on one chapter of their career with a powerful, emotional headline set.

Kingston needs homes – but this Local Plan gets too many big choices wrong Cllr James Giles – Opposition Group Leader on Kingston Council.

Chris Langham, who was known for his roles in TV shows like The Thick of It and People Like Us has died at the age of 77

Having fewer meaningful conversations is one of the top signs your relationship spark is fading, according to a poll.

A quarter of workers are travelling more for business now than they did before the pandemic, according to research.

Pistachio has been named the trendiest colour of 2026, according to research.

Amelia Dimoldenberg has announced that Chicken Shop Date will be coming to an end after 12 years and more than 100 episodes

McDonald’s has axed its popular Monopoly game promotion in the UK after nearly 20 years - see how customers have reacted.

Posters for a rare Nick Drake gig and the New York Dolls’ first UK show are set to go under the hammer alongside more than 300 other items.

Called Pedals & Pints, the event was launched by Molesey dad Angus Effemey, who is a personal trainer and indoor cycling instructor.

The Ludwig Christmas special will feature all of your familiar favourites as well as some huge stars.

Hindu priest from Surrey among missing Britons after deadly flash floods in Tibet. UK families seek answers as Foreign Office aids search and relief efforts.

For more than 300 years, Sir William Perkins’s School (SWPS) has been helping young people fulfil their potential through an education that combines academic ambition with a belief in championing every individual. Today, that ethos remains stronger...

A community nursing team in Kingston has been praised for their compassion and care during a patient’s final days.

Michael Sheen will be taking over hosting Richard Osman's House of Games with the producers "really looking forward to it".

Spencer Perceval remains the only British prime minister to have been assassinated and a plaque on an empty house in Lincoln's Inn Fields marks his old home.

Spider season is starting so you might be looking for cheap and easy ways to prevent spiders from entering your home.

JD Wetherspoon has confirmed it will open six new pubs in the UK in September 2026 - here are the exact locations.

A man has been charged with arson after a fire at an asylum hotel in Surrey.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted at a Surrey park.

Epsom and Ewell has been named one of England’s friendliest areas, with research revealing that seven in ten residents are proud to live there.

Jet2's Flight LS1473 from London Stansted to Ibiza made an unscheduled landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport after signalling an emergency

EastEnders star Pierre Counihan-Moullie, who plays Oscar Branning, is set to be the latest actor leaving the BBC soap.

Once a grand 1930s cinema then a bingo hall and a legendary 80s venue The O2 Forum in Kentish Town is still hosting gigs.

Erno Goldfinger designed the likes of The Trellick Tower and lived in Hampstead but his feud with James Bond creator Ian Fleming inspired a famous villain.

More tickets are being released for the British Museum’s blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.

Joe Swash’s Channel 4 cooking series Batch from Scratch: Cooking For Less has reportedly been axed by the channel.

Greenwich pops up in the best places to live in London listicles frequently thanks to its independent restaurants and cafés and wonderful park.

MI5 has opened up applications for its summer internship, which will allow candidates to experience the role of an intelligence officer

Warning: Fraudsters posing as Home Affairs Officers are targeting UK homes in a census scam. Stay vigilant—report suspicious doorstep activity to Action Fraud or 101.

Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Kingston Council this week.

Netflix has unveiled a range of new shows that will be coming out over the next year including comedies from the creators of Derry Girls and Friday Night Dinner.

More than eight in 10 parents (82%) who use school WhatsApp groups think they would be lost without them.

Maura Higgins, known for her appearance on Love Island UK, will front the return of the iconic British dating show, set to return to screens in 2027.

The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns from September 10 to 13, expanding to four days for the first time.

Discover JMW Turner’s enduring connection to Twickenham and the Thames, from Sandycombe Lodge to his poignant tribute to Alexander Pope’s demolished villa.

Transport for London (TfL) is reminding families to apply for a new card or renew existing ones to ensure children benefit on travel.

A garden society flower show has celebrated the best in horticulture, homegrown produce, and homemade treats.

The UK's traditional phone network is being switched off, meaning households will need to make the transition to internet-based calls.

DPD has given advice to customers printing labels for its parcel service to ensure a successful delivery

Dolly Parton lived an extraordinary life, with her music reaching millions of people around the world

Stars from across the music world are remembering the late country legend, Dolly Parton after the singer-songwriter's death aged 80.

Country singer Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80.

Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80 and has been described as the "Queen of country music" by fans.

Dolly Parton was known for a range of huge hit singles including Jolene and 9 to 5 that are loved by many.

Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her last Instagram post remembers a sweet moment with Kenny Rogers.

Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein has shared that he has faced battles with depression, but a gratitude journal helped him change his outlook on life

This figure comes from new research by St John Ambulance, which found that 41 per cent of people in the region do not realise how quickly choking can turn fatal without first aid.