Oscar fashion: The Good, the bad, and the ugly
India Van Spall
Oscars night is renowned for being one of the most glamorous and prestigious nights in Hollywood. Aside from the awards speculation, all eyes are on the A List stars as…
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Payroll officer convicted of £1.3 million fraud
Elizabeth Stromme
A 55-year-old woman has been convicted by Kingston Crown Court for stealing more than £1 million from an oil and gas company while working as its payroll officer. The court…
The River’s Oscar predictions
Joe Barclay
Tonight will be the 87th Annual Academy Awards and there is a lot of speculation as to what will win, especially in the main three catergories: best actor, best actress…
VIDEO: The River ask students about Fifty Shades of Grey
Samuel Millen-Cramer
A week since its pre-Valentines day release, Fifty Shades of Grey has divided opinions, with mixed responses from cinema-goers and critics alike. Generally the reactions have been as one would…
Two men sentenced to jail for raping a Polish tourist
Kington Crown Court has sentenced two men to jail for raping a tourist, only hours after she arrived in the country. The Polish woman had been out with her friends…
‘Cake’
Having been so used to seeing Jennifer Aniston play the cutesy rom-com, girl-next-door for the last 20 years, it is no wonder her portrayal of drug-addled, suicidal “bitch” Claire in…
Police appeal for information about missing Susan Mcloughlin
A local 54-year-old woman has been missing since Thursday, February 19. Police are appealing the public for assistance to trace Susan Mcloughlin, who was last seen in Oxshott at around…
Calling all Kingston University football girls
Victoria Armstrong
Kingston University is hosting a day of football fun for all female students at KU. Gather a few friends, get your trainers on and enjoy a day of free sports…
A quick guide to London’s Chinese New Year
Paula Munteanu
London’s Chinese New Year festival, the largest celebration outside Asia, will host over 1000 performers on February 22 this year, inviting thousands of people to wish each other San Nin…
Why you don’t have to be religious to fast for Lent
Deep down we all know that less is more, and the introspection induced by fasting will help rediscover that within ourselves. Christians generally, and Catholics in particular, have this religious…