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Check out our news section to see what’s going on in Kingston and Elmbridge. News > 

Support your local shops

We have some great high streets and hidden shopping destinations in our area. Find them easily with our unique online guide to the retail hot spots of Elmbridge and Kingston. Shopping in Elmbridge and Kingston >

Food & Drink

Having a party to celebrate the Jubilee? Catherine Whyte discovers some diamond recipes on our doorstep. Street party recipes>

Eating out in Elmbridge & Kingston? See our local Restaurant Guide >

Garrick's Villa emerges

The Grade-I listed Garrick’s Villa in Hampton Court, damaged by fire in 2008, has emerged from its scaffolding. Garrick’s Villa returns >

Jubilee Street Parties

John Lewis picture gallery

Notable members of Kingston’s society gathered to celebrate the launch of John Lewis’ new picture gallery. John Lewis gallery opening >

Silent film competion winners

The winners of a silent film competition, organised as part of the Riverhouse Barn’s Cecil Hepworth retrospective are due to be screened at Everyman Cinema, Walton-on-Thames on May 26. Silent film competion >

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May Online Features

  • Crowning story: interview with historian and royal biographer Robert Lacey

    Crowning story: interview with historian and royal biographer Robert Lacey

    Left: Robert Lacey. Photo by David Levenson. Right: A Brief Life of the Queen by Robert Lacey    Surrey-born historian and acclaimed royal biographer Robert Lacey talks to John Thynne... Read More ›

  • Royal rides: interview with Willie Carson

    Royal rides: interview with Willie Carson

    Willie Carson lit up Her Majesty’s Silver Jubilee by riding her horse to victory in the Oaks. This year the Derby Festival and Diamond Jubilee coincide. Samantha Laurie meets the five-time Champion Jockey ahead of a very special Epsom weekend ... Read More ›

  • Ringside view: Sir Trevor McDonald’s memories of the Queen

    Ringside view: Sir Trevor McDonald’s memories of the Queen

    From his childhood in Trinidad to his career as one of Britain’s most acclaimed TV journalists, Sir Trevor McDonald has been a close observer of Her Majesty The Queen. Here the Sheen resident reflects on her unique strengths... Read More ›

  • Stitches across time: 140 years of the Royal School of Needlework

    Stitches across time: 140 years of the Royal School of Needlework

    For 140 years, the Royal School of Needlework has quietly sewn its way through history, creating pieces as diverse as christening gowns, altarpieces and the lace for the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress. Carol Cordrey celebrates its life and royal connections with a visit to its Hampton Court home... Read More ›

  • The Queen’s Reach: interview with Lord Watson of Richmond

    The Queen’s Reach: interview with Lord Watson of Richmond

    There is scarcely a realm in which Her Majesty is not revered. Lord Watson of Richmond, Chair of the Council of Commonwealth Societies and author of The Queen and the USA, talks to Richard Nye about her extraordinary global appeal... Read More ›

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Queen's visit to Richmond

The Queen’s visit to Richmond Park yesterday saw residents flocking to see Her Majesty. Queen’s visit to Richmond >

On display were some of the best entries in our Richmond Park poetry competition.  Poems in the Park > 

Olympic Road Cycling route

On May 29, tickets for the Olympic Road Cycling events will go on sale, make sure you are clued up with our guide to the route going through South West London and Surrey. Olympic Road Cycling maps and ticket guide > 

Liza at the Palace

Liza Minnelli tops the bill when the star-studded Hampton Court Palace Festival returns on June 14. Hampton Court Palace Festival > 

Take a look at our up-to-date guide to nearby music venues and festivals>

 

High praise for school choir

The Chamber Choir of St George’s College, Weybridge  has been awarded the BBC Songs of Praise School Choir of Year 2012, within months of winning another choral prize. St George’s College choir success >

Fashion through the ages

Each decade of Her Majesty’s reign has oozed its own signature style. Victoria Bannerman takes a nostalgic strut down memory’s most fashionable lanes. Six decades of fashion >

Investec Derby Festival 2012

The Investec Derby Festival on June 1 and 2 will be the official opening event of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Investec Derby Festival 2012 >

National Trust Sites

The Polesden Lacey Tulip Festival is getting into full bloom, with 15,000 bulbs having been planted by their gardeners. We have compiled all the best info on Polesden and other Surrey stately homes and gardens. National Trust Locations >

Open gardens in Surrey

The National Garden Scheme offers a great opportunity to get a glimpse of  some of the finest gardens in Surrey - many in private ownership and not normally open to the public. 

The best local art galleries

In Surrey, you’re never far from a gallery or museum, with exhibitions ranging from modern art at the Lightbox in Woking to classic portraits at the Watts Gallery in Guildford. There is always something going on so check out our list for the best galleries around. Art Galleries in and around Elmbridge and Kingston>