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Oliver Monk

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(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

Teddington Nub News — Sue Hill is a regular at Teddington Constitutional Club, holding Disco Soul and 60s, 70s, and 80s music nights twice a month to 100-strong crowds.

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

Teddington Nub News — Known as the town's unofficial station cat, Archie was known for his adventures, visiting local shops and businesses across his neighbourhood.

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

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

Nub News — Members of the RNLI, HM Coastguard, London Fire Brigade, and Surrey Fire and Rescue came together at the riverside Hampton Court Palace on Thursday, 25 July.

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

Kingston Nub News — The cattle are part of a biodiversity scheme to rewild Tolworth Court Farm, created by Kingston Council, Citizen Zoo, and The Community Brain.

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

Kingston Nub News — The event, organised by 1st Cuddington 'Warspite' Sea Scouts, raised £1,600 for the lifeboat charity as 250 people took to the river outside Hampton Court.

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

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

Kingston Nub News — Lane & Wenden is relocating to a new, smaller space in Surrey after providing kitchens and bathrooms in and around Kingston for 19 years.

IN DATA: Kingston's housing crisis among worst in south-west London

IN DATA: Kingston's housing crisis among worst in south-west London

Kingston Nub News — Latest data shows Kingston upon Thames has the largest disparity between rates of new homes and households in temporary accommodation among its neighbours.

'The community is very supportive': Meet the owner of Marna, Kingston's latest café

'The community is very supportive': Meet the owner of Marna, Kingston's latest café

Kingston Nub News — Ex-digital marketer Burcu 'Jenny' Bodur, who trained at Surbiton coffee shop Feeka, opened her Old London Road coffee shop on 27 April.