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Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:53:23 +0100
Isleworth author reconsiders drinking in new book
An Isleworth author has shared her wisdom about drinking in moderation in a debut book.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:35:34 +0100
Richmond author's first novel 'Tsarina' shortlisted for prize
A Richmond author's book has been shortlisted for the UK's oldest literary prize.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:00:11 +0100
Santander announce 75 branch closures across the UK - the full list
The high street bank has released a full list of branches affected by the closures.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:24:01 +0100
South Londoners charged after BBC's Nicholas Watt incident
Two south Londoners have been charged after a BBC journalist was chased down the street, threatened and harassed near Downing Street.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:00:39 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E4
On Episode Four of The South London News Podcast, Hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss some of their favourite stories from June.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:53:35 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E4
On Episode Four of The South London News Podcast, Hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss some of their favourite stories from June.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:51:14 +0100
Prince Harry visits Kew Gardens to support WellChild charity
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to congratulate WellChild award winners at a special ceremony at Kew Gardens.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:50:27 +0100
How SW London used pedestrianisation for Covid recovery
The pandemic has presented a "significant challenge" to businesses across the country.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:35:38 +0100
Bookmark children's literacy charity seeks volunteers
A children's literacy charity is rallying reading volunteers to sign up in Wandsworth.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:49:23 +0100
Flooding 'expected' in Richmond amid rains and tides
Flooding is 'expected' in parts of Richmond closest to the River Thames to Tuesday morning (June 29) amid heavy rains and a high spring tide.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:11:19 +0100
Footage from Elephant and Castle shows extent of major fire
Dramatic images and footage have been published online as a fire continues to rage near Elephant and Castle Station this afternoon.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:24:12 +0100
Plea to back Hammersmith Bridge planning applications
The MP for Richmond Park has urged constituents to back controversial Hammersmith Bridge planning applications.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:05:32 +0100
Winter lockdown warning as third Covid-19 wave 'definitely under way'
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) shared the bleak warning that a third wave “definitely” underway.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:28:14 +0100
Queen approves appointment of Sajid Javid as new health secretary
The Bromsgrove MP previously served as home secretary from 2018 to 2019 - and then as chancellor until February last year.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:57:46 +0100
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters march in central London
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters are marching through central London this afternoon (June 26) carrying placards and flags.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:05:45 +0100
Richmond man finds mystery WW2 gravestones in fireplace
A Richmond man has spoken of his shock after discovering that his mantelpiece was made from the gravestones of Canadian soldiers.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:01:43 +0100
St James's Church celebrates 200 year bellringing tradition
A church in Richmond is chiming in to a worldwide celebration of bellringing.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:31:34 +0100
Teenager guilty of GBH in Kew stabbing
A teenager has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm after he stabbed a man during an attempted robbery in Kew.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:30:20 +0100
Pair jailed for life over 'senseless' Hounslow murder
Two men found guilty of the murder of a young father in Hounslow have been sentenced to life in jail.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:10:00 +0100
MND flashmob to appear in Richmond
A flashmob of dancers working to raise awareness about Motor Neurone Disease (MND) will come to Richmond after a breathtaking appearance at St Pancras station recently.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Artists exhibition from lockdown in south London Wetlands
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted our culture as well as our health, and the UK arts sector's fight to survive amid absent funding and the closing of exhibition spaces and theatres is a clear example of this.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:49:44 +0100
Pair found guilty of Hounslow murder
Two men have been found guilty of the murder of Nathan Mitra in Hounslow last year.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:07:11 +0100
Pictures show firefighters tackle blaze in Richmond
70 firefighters were called to a blaze at a refuse transfer station where around 100 tonnes of waste was alight on Sunday.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:46:35 +0100
Best London rooftop bars and beer gardens to watch Euros
The weather is set to heat up again next week, as will the Euros, with the competition heading towards the knockout stage.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:58:12 +0100
Neverland London: inside the beach club by Wandsworth Bridge
Nestled on the edge of Wandsworth Bridge, overlooking the Thames, you will find Neverland London.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:52:38 +0100
1893: England-Scotland at Richmond Park and Princess Mary
Ahead of Friday's monumental clash between England and Scotland at Euro 2020/1, the story of another remarkable meeting between the ancient rivals has emerged.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:15:23 +0100
'Suspicious object' prompts emergency response in Richmond
Police have reopened a road in Richmond after a false alarm over a "suspicious object".

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:13:33 +0100
PLANET PAPERS: How to build a responsible global recovery
Can the world make positive social and environmental choices when rebuilding our economy from the coronavirus pandemic?

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:24:49 +0100
PLANET PAPERS: Identifying the route to a healthy recovery
Long-term profits depend on a healthy, wellpaid, socially mobile workforce. But capitalism doesn’t always allocate capital to the most useful areas. And one area where this mismatch is in need of a more responsible capitalism is the global healthca...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:04:08 +0100
People urged to get second vaccine as new clinics announced
A series of new walk in clinics have been announced for areas across south west London, in a bid to curb the rise in coronavirus cases.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:28:25 +0100
NHS urgent call for blood donations in London
The NHS in London are calling for more blood donors to step forward and help address a surge in demand for blood in the capital.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Kew woman commended for children's cancer work
A woman from Kew has been commended by the Queen for her work with a children's cancer charity.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:36:01 +0100
Kew woman warns of e-scooter ‘dangers’ amid TfL trial
A 74-year-old woman has warned of the potentially ‘lethal’ harms of e-scooters amid a new trial of the motor vehicles in Richmond.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:10:32 +0100
Twickenham rower selected for Tokyo Olympics
A Twickenham rower has been selected to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:10:02 +0100
Boris Johnson will make wedding rule change if lockdown roadmap is pushed back
Amid the rise in cases and the surge of the Delta variant, ministers could decide to keep some less restrictive measures in place.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:45:36 +0100
Call for public help as killer Asian hornets to reach ‘alarming’ level in UK
The ‘Asian Hornet Watch’ app is available to download from the Apple and Android app stores.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:36:55 +0100
Finding the top 100 businesses in the South East - don't miss out
Businesses have less than one week to get their entry in to the South East top 100 business awards.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:56:08 +0100
Khan could make TfL service cuts to meet £900m savings
Sadiq Khan has said that Transport for London may be forced to make major cuts to bus and tube services as they try to fill a gaping £900 million hole left from Covid-19.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:23:29 +0100
UK Covid-19 infection rate jumps by 74 per cent in one week
The leap is the highest jump in daily infection rates since February.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:24:36 +0100
Survey reveals extent of Covid-19 mental health impact
An NHS survey has revealed the toll the Covid-19 has taken on south Londoners’ mental health.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:14:59 +0100
Brits warned of government ban on popular household items by September
Retailers will now no longer be able to sell most remaining halogen bulbs, such as kitchen spotlights, from September 2021.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:03:59 +0100
Sarah Everard: Couzens pleads guilty to kidnap and rape
Met police constable Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard at the Old Bailey, according to reports.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:19:10 +0100
Portugal: South Londoners hit out at quarantine 'madness'
A number of Britons have vented their frustration at having to quarantine at home after arriving back in the UK from Portugal.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:34:24 +0100
BBC, Amazon, Gov.uk among websites affected by global internet outage
BBC news, the New York Times and The Guardian also seem to be affected by the connection issues.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:57:26 +0100
E-scooter rental trial launches in Richmond
E-scooters are becoming increasingly prevalent on London's streets even though they are technically outlawed in public places in the UK at present.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:50:06 +0100
People aged over 25 can book Covid-19 vaccine from Tuesday
People over the age of 25 in England will be called forward to get their Covid-19 vaccination from Tuesday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brits to enjoy 'blockbuster' four-day Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen
The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued Indian variant update
The Indian variant is now believed to be dominant in the UK.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:14:01 +0100
Rainbow flag raised in Richmond in support of Pride 2021
Today marks the start of Pride, the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:24:18 +0100
Calls to reopen Richmond police station after crime spike
Calls are intensifying for a new Richmond Police station following a spike in violent crimes in the borough.



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