Style Icon: The Duchess of Windsor
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Before the Duchess of Cambridge graced us with her fashion sense, the late Duchess of Windsor had already earned her title as a style icon. Anna Stayduhar Wallis Simpson‘s trendsetting…
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Review: Compliance
A disturbing film representation of true stories, The River reviews a “hard to swallow” Craig Zobel film. Teri Dyer Some films are hard to watch because they’re simply awful, but…
Kingston basketball caps a memorable year with Varsity triumph
Kingston men’s basketball team have ended a memorable year with a stunning Varsity win over their rivals Surrey. Konstantinos Lianos An unforgettable performance by Andrej Purkevic and two last minute…
Kingston dominate Varsity boxing
Kingston won all four of their matches as they beat Surrey in the first ever Varsity boxing match. Ryan Rocastle In front of a big and mainly Kingston based crowd,…
Kingston rugby easily defeated by Surrey
Kingston rugby men’s suffer a heavy Varsity defeat to their rivals Surrey losing 45-7 at Surrey sports centre. Jamie Elliott Kingston men’s rugby firsts put up a valiant fight when…
KU grads: “Our future’s bright”
Kingston graduates tell The River about their many successes after university in different job sectors. Hollie Wilson With graduation creeping closer, many of us are starting to think about the…
Son of jailed former Met Police commander speaks out
A KU student describes his father’s corruption trial as a “witch-hunt” that “never stopped”. Kristina Boudylina A KU law student has defended his father, former Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei,…
Denise Welch: “We both have a big arse!”
Loose Women‘s Denise Welch talks to The River about her starring role new Kingston play Smack Family Robinson. Harriet Westcott Denise Welch, best known as a presenter on ITV’s Loose…
KU’s Ruby McGregor-Smith named ‘woman of power’ by BBC
A Kingston graduate has been named one of the UK’s most powerful women by Radio 4. Hollie Wilson Ruby McGregor-Smith was selected in the Woman’s Hour Power list among 100…
Kingston graduate Caryn Franklin awarded MBE
KU alum and fashion industry icon Caryn Franklin was awarded her MBE. Gemma Coleman Kingston graduate Caryn Franklin has been awarded an MBE at Buckingham Palace for her remarkable services…