Robyn Bennett

Residents in West Molesey's KT8 1PN postcode are celebrating a £1,000 prize from the latest People's Postcode Lottery draw, funded by the PostcodeCulture Trust.

Kingston Council has received a series of planning and tree-work applications across New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton and Tolworth. Proposals include extensive tree pruning and removals at Kings College Sports Ground, residential extensions and outbuildings, amendments to a previously approved development, and various works to protected or declining trees.

Kingston Women’s Centre provides confidential counselling to women across South West London and Surrey, offering more than 120 sessions weekly through a team of over 40 trained counsellors. The organization, founded by the Greater London Council Women’s Committee, supports clients dealing with a range of emotional and personal challenges and reports high goal-achievement rates. Operating as a not‑for‑profit without statutory funding, it depends on donations, fees and grants to ensure affordability amid rising living costs, remaining an essential resource for accessible, long‑term emotional support.