Review: Smack Family Robinson
River Reporter
The River reviews a night of glamour and drug-dealing at The Rose Theatre’s production of Smack Family Robinson. Zoe Birdsall A big house in posh Petersham, expensive cars, shag-pile carpet,…
2013
What can we learn from Margaret Thatcher?
She was the Tory leader made out of iron – more than you can say about Cameron. Ben Stevens Upon the recent death of Margaret Thatcher it is said that…
Kingston rowing club to hold a ‘learn to row’ course for juniors
Kingston rowing club will be holding a junior rowing course called ‘learn to row’ in a bid to train aspiring rowers. Jamie Elliott Kingston rowing club will hold a junior…
Kingston student creates ‘bush seat’ to help the community
After a portable wooden seat was mysteriously placed at a Fairfield South bus station, The River speaks to the man responsible. Ben Stevens A Kingston design student dubbed a ‘Banksy…
Top news: Mick Philpott jailed, US on alert after North Korea moves missiles
The River’s Jack Hammond rounds up the top fives stories from the past week’s news. Mick Philpott jailed for life after being found guilty of manslaughter Mick Philpott was jailed…
Review: Spring Breakers
Move over Disney Channel, bubblegum princesses Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens ditch their innocence for guns, drugs and balaclavas in Harmony Korine‘s racy Spring Breakers. Caroline Bursell In a film…
Review: The Host
In a post-Twilight world, can another story from its author take up the mantel and create a new saga that will be loved by millions? Max Parker The ‘hosts’ have…
Review: Paramore – Paramore
Paramore have left the business of misery behind on their latest album, instead coming over more cheery, yet something just is not quite right. Max Parker It has been a…
Olympic stars of the future are set to compete at Hercules Wimbledon
Young athletes from all over the globe will be heading to Hercules Wimbledon to showcase their Olympic potential. Jamie Elliott Young athletes aiming to compete in the Olympics will be…
Former Ipswich player and KU worker volunteers in Sierra Leone
A former KU staff member who played semi-professional football is now sharing his knowledge with some of the poorest children in Africa. Ryan Rocastle Working for the Craig Bellamy Foundation…