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Oliver Monk

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As seen in: Kingston Nub News, Nub News, Harborough Mail, Teddington Nub News
(Photo)journalist, UAL postgrad, and compsci survivor. Currently covering local stories around SW London — feel free to reach out with stories and photo ops.

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UP-CLOSE: Meet the retro-obsessed ex-mod proving disco isn't dead in South West London

UP-CLOSE: Meet the retro-obsessed ex-mod proving disco isn't dead in South West London

Sue Hill is a regular at Teddington Constitutional Club, holding Disco Soul and 60s, 70s, and 80s music night…

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Teddington community in mourning after one-eyed cat and local icon Archie passes away

Teddington community in mourning after one-eyed cat and local icon Archie passes away

Known as the town's unofficial station cat, Archie was known for his adventures, visiting local shops and bus…

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IN PICTURES: Hampton Court hosts emergency services for World Drowning Prevention Day

IN PICTURES: Hampton Court hosts emergency services for World Drowning Prevention Day

Members of the RNLI, HM Coastguard, London Fire Brigade, and Surrey Fire and Rescue came together at the rive…

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Cows return to Tolworth nature reserve for the first time in 50 years

Cows return to Tolworth nature reserve for the first time in 50 years

The cattle are part of a biodiversity scheme to rewild Tolworth Court Farm, created by Kingston Council, Citi…

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IN PICTURES: Hundreds of boats gather on Thames to celebrate RNLI's 200th anniversary

IN PICTURES: Hundreds of boats gather on Thames to celebrate RNLI's 200th anniversary

The event, organised by 1st Cuddington 'Warspite' Sea Scouts, raised £1,600 for the lifeboat charity as 250 p…

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Family-run business to move out of Kingston after 44 years

Family-run business to move out of Kingston after 44 years

Lane & Wenden is relocating to a new, smaller space in Surrey after providing kitchens and bathrooms in and a…

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UP CLOSE with inspiring Hampton Wick dance school paving the way for all students to excel to their full potential

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By Oliver Monk
| Teddington Nub News Verified
A Hampton Wick-based dance school is moving to a new permanent home after experiencing a tenfold increase in attendance since it opened in September last year. With NIX Academy in the final stages of securing a new home, Nub News sat down with owner Nicky Rowe and her new business manager Emma Langworthy to find out how she grew from 20 students to 150 in just 10 months.
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UP-CLOSE: Meet the retro-obsessed ex-mod proving disco isn’t dead in South West London

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By Oliver Monk
| Kingston Nub News
It's no secret that South West London is steeped in musical tradition. From Twickenham's Eel Pie Island and the Toby Jugg to the south of Kingston where David Bowie first debuted Ziggy Stardust, to the numerous local venues that each catered to their own niche of diehard regulars – music fans have been well-catered to for years. Nowadays, the scene is in dire straits. COVID dealt a death blow to many struggling pubs and clubs in the borough, with those remaining facing a tougher market than ever.
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Kingston’s snappers share how they got the year’s best pics after competition

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By Oliver Monk
| Kingston Nub News
The winners of Kingston Camera Club's Best of Season competition have been revealed. Local photographers at the club have been hard at work with their cameras throughout the year in the run up to the contest. Submissions faced a fierce panel of judges, including the experienced honorary fellow and former president of the Royal Photographic Society Rosemary Wilman.
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