Features / Synne Johnsson

European Poetry Festival • 27th February 2018

Endre Ruset | European Poetry Festival

An interview with Endre Ruset for EuropeanPoetryFestival 2018 with Synne Johnsson At a poetry festival in Berlin, poet Endre Ruset met a Japanese haiku poet and was inspired to try the Japanese poetry form himself. Inspired by ski jumping and Noriaki Kasai he has now given out two poetry collections about the Japanese ski jumper.

The River • 31st January 2018

KU striker Will Calnan dreams of Tokyo Olympics after England call up | River Online

When Kingston student Will Calnan missed out on selection after his first trial for Surrey at the age of 12, his mother e-mailed the coaches saying they had to give him another try.

The River • 1st December 2017

Kingston University American football star set for team GB | River Online

A Kingston University American football player was taken on to the Great Britain national team in June, after only two years of playing the sport. Gabriel Quartey, 20, was invited to trials after playing for his team, London Blitz, and has since then been to several camps, but has yet to play a game.

The River • 1st November 2017

My life as a gay Muslim | River Online

Many students see their time at university as the time to find themselves, but for Kingston student Akif Khan this is truer than for most. Khan, 20, comes from a conservative Muslim family in greater London and grew up in a strict household: praying five times a day, no alcohol, no pork and halal meat only.

The River • 19th October 2017

At last we got rid of Uber | River Online

For most people Uber has become the new way of getting from A to B. It is easy, it is cheap and it is hip. Unfortunately (read: fortunately) Uber has lost its license in London and it seems like the end of the world for Londoners. But is it really?

This is our Town • 15th May 2017

Spotlight on Local Business: That Vintage Shop | TIOT

As a stylist and make-up artist, Katie Rose, 33, kept getting questions about her vintage clothes and where to find them. One Christmas she decided to make a business out of it and by the following summer, she already had her shop.

This is our Town • 12th May 2017

INTERVIEW: Bring on the Bollywood’s Anthony Sahota | TIOT

On his graduation ceremony former Kingston student Anthony Sahota was surprised by Gary Barlow who announced he was selected to audition for the BBC show Let it Shine.

This is our Town • 3rd May 2017

12 Best Shops in Kingston for Your Summer Wardrobe | TIOT

Summer is slowly arriving and it is soon time to swap those jeans and coats with shorts and summer dresses. In these hectic times there are few people that have the time to visit every single shop in Kingston only to find the perfect summer outfit, and it is easy to just quickly pop in to your go-to high street shop and buy the first thing you see.

This is our Town • 2nd May 2017

REVIEW: Brunch with an Argentinian Flair at CAU | TIOT

Located right by the River Thames, there’s no doubt that CAU has chosen an excellent location for their Kingston restaurant. With spacious outside seating CAU is perfect for sunny summer brunches, but with parasols and blankets available it’s possible to sit outside on the many not-so-sunny days London offers as well.