Dry January: How is KU coping?
Let’s face it, 2020 was probably one of the toughest years for students. For many, alcohol was used as an escape from mundane lockdown life....
Liveblog - As it happened: The River’s liveblog
Good afternoon everyone! Hope you’re having a good start to the week and are ready to beat the Blue Monday blues. We are here to...
EU students disappointed by new post-Brexit rules
EU and EEA ( European Economic Area) students will be classified as overseas students starting from the 2021/22 academic year. They will be charged full...
Covid-19 patients are getting younger
UK hospitals warned this week that their units are filling up with younger patients, compared with the first wave of Coronavirus. Data from Public Health...
Christmas gifts that won’t break the bank
Photo: Christmas decoration ornament. Credit: Broker/Shutterstock. I’m sure most of us want to avoid overspending on Christmas gifts but we still want something creative, memorable...
Staying in Kingston over Christmas? Our guide to keeping yourself entertained
Not all of us are going back home for Christmas so here’s a short guide to help you in case of boredom. Kingston’s Riverside walk...
How to support local businesses this Christmas
[caption id="attachment_33161" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Small Business Saturday. Credit: Photo by AP/Shutterstock[/caption] The Coronavirus pandemic continues to hit small businesses with lockdowns and enforced closures leaving...
What will gyms look like after they reopen?
Many gym owners, personal trainers and members are excited about the recent announcement from the Prime Minister that gyms will reopen after the lockdown in...
Has Covid-19 stolen my future?
Fears for the future are rising amongst 16 to 25 year-olds as uncertainty hangs over many aspects of their lives, including education, employment, social life...
Personal trainers and students disappointed by gym closures
Credit: Niyi Fote/via ZUMA Wire/Shutterstock. Photo: Social distancing signs in gym Gyms have been forced to shut their doors once again leaving gym owners, trainers...