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Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:07:41 +0000
Man charged after woman, 92, administered fake Covid vaccine
A man accused of tricking a 92-year-old woman with a £160 fake coronavirus vaccine has been charged by police.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:34:44 +0000
Italian man caught with grenade at Heathrow Airport
An Italian man has been caught trying to carry a decommissioned grenade in his luggage at Heathrow Airport.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Inside Richmond’s £7 mil dream home
A perfect family house in Richmond could be yours - for just £7 million.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:31:38 +0000
TfL: Fares to increase as sustainability plan released
Transport for London has outlined its radical plan to become self-sustainable by 2023, which includes introducing a boundary charge to drive into Greater London and a potential redrawing of the Tube map.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:13:31 +0000
Covid-19 R rate drops below 1 in South East
The number of Covid-19 infections across England is falling as a whole – with the R-rate dropping below one in the south east.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:38:13 +0000
SW London shows some fall in number of new Covid cases
A number of boroughs in South West London showed a fall in the total new Covid-19 cases confirmed over a seven-day period, new data has shown, though the prevalence of the virus remains high across the region.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:32:34 +0000
Footage shows packed platforms at jammed London tube station
Alarming footage has emerged showing workers at a London Underground station piling into tube carriages earlier this morning.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:18:30 +0000
Thames could flood in Richmond after heavy rainfall
The government's Flood Information Service has issued alerts for areas of Richmond nearest to the River Thames after heavy rainfall over recent days.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:03:43 +0000
Coronavirus worries over visitors in Richmond Park
Authorities are warning visitors to Richmond Park to respect physical distancing measures after concerns over the spread of coronavirus at the park were voiced by people living in the area.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:53:50 +0000
London leaders demand urgent tougher Covid measures
Sadiq Khan and London Councils have called on Boris Johnson to bring in stronger regulations or risk an ‘unsustainable strain’ on the NHS.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:45:00 +0000
Twickenham residents rally to replace NHS doctor’s stolen bike
Generous Twickenham residents have pulled together to replace an NHS doctor’s stolen bike.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:42:38 +0000
London sonic boom: RAF jets scramble to intercept aircraft
Shocked residents took to social media this afternoon after hearing a sonic boom in the skies above Essex.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:36:36 +0000
Royal Mail lists areas hit by Covid postal delays in UK
Royal Mail has published a list of areas where there have been delivery delays.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:51:02 +0000
Centres offering Covid-19 vaccines across south London
The country is currently in a race to vaccinate the nation, and with infection rates at their highest ever in London, Covid-19 jabs appear to be our only hope of normality returning.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:03:35 +0000
'Enormous explosion' heard over London caused by sonic boom
A sonic boom has been felt over London and the rest of the south east today, with alarmed residents reporting an explosion or an "enormous bang."

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:23:35 +0000
Boris Johnson 'Covid hypocrisy' after London bike ride
Boris Johnson has been accused of hypocrisy by a Labour MP following reports the Prime Minister went cycling seven miles from his home after imposing sweeping Covid restrictions on others.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:15:12 +0000
Met Police: Rule-breakers are 'likely' to be fined
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has warned coronavirus rule-breakers they are "increasingly likely" to face fines as forces move "more quickly" to enforce lockdown restrictions.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:35:32 +0000
Council calls for limit on students attending school in lockdown
The Council is calling for the list of pupils attending school over lockdown to be tightened, as classrooms in Richmond are too crowded.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:41:00 +0000
Sainsbury's Local opens at Twickenham Station
A new Sainsbury's Local has opened at Twickenham Station.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:34:47 +0000
Matt Hancock gives No.10 briefing on Covid vaccine rollout
Welcome to our live blog, stay with us for updates ahead of the live briefing from the Health Secretary at 5pm.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:09:09 +0000
Londoners could face 'even stricter lockdown rules'
The prospect of even tougher restrictions in London have been raised amid fears in the Government that the latest lockdown is not being strictly enough observed to stop the new Covid-19 variant from spreading.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:10:36 +0000
Clapham: 16 arrests at anti-lockdown protest in south London
Sixteen people have been arrested for breaching Covid-19 restrictions during an anti-lockdown protest in south-west London, the Metropolitan Police said.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:31:00 +0000
North Richmond Police warn over thefts and impersonation
Met Police officers in North Richmond have warned residents over a number of criminal activities in the area including bicycle thefts and reports of officer impersonation.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:32:33 +0000
Park Lane Stables must raise £1M to stay in Teddington
A horse riding school in Teddington must raise £1M or it risks shutting.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:20:25 +0000
Heathrow lost 58.8 million passengers in 2020
The coronavirus pandemic led to a 72.7% drop in demand for the west London airport.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:33:03 +0000
London Mayor declares 'major incident' over Covid-19
London mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a "major incident" as the spread of coronavirus threatens to "overwhelm" the capital's hospitals.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:19:33 +0000
Coronavirus: reaction as 'major incident' declared in London
London mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a 'major incident' as cases as the spread of coronavirus threatens to 'overwhelm' the capital's hospitals

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:50:00 +0000
Police appeal to find robbery suspect with links to Richmond
Police are looking to speak with a woman who has links to Wandsworth and Richmond regarding two robberies.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:40:19 +0000
United Response care workers named 'Community Heroes’
A GROUP of Richmond care workers have been celebrated as ‘Community Heroes’ for assisting people with learning disabilities over the pandemic.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:22:24 +0000
Rapid covid testing for those with NO symptoms rolled-out
Richmond Council has extended their rapid testing programme – to include people who are not experiencing symptoms or are asymptomatic.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:31:18 +0000
Richmond and Teddington train stations set for upgrade
Richmond and Teddington train stations will undergo a £1.5 million repainting programme.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:54:45 +0000
Trading Standards issue Covid-19 vaccine scam warning
The link then takes unsuspecting victims through to a fake NHS site where they will be asked to provide bank/card details to check identity.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:23:12 +0000
Richmond community complete lockdown quilt
Richmond residents have collaborated on a community quilt, as an artefact of life under lockdown.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:10:19 +0000
Lynde House residents receive first Coronavirus jabs
Residents at a Richmond care home have expressed optimism after receiving the first round of the Coronavirus vaccine.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:16:35 +0000
GCSE, AS and A-Level exams to be replaced this summer
“The last thing any education secretary wants to do is announce that schools will close."

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:42:31 +0000
Met Police promise strict Covid-19 lockdown enforcement
Londoners who gather in groups, refuse to wear a mask or even leave the home without a reason 'can expect to be fined' under a 'stricter enforcement approach' to the new lockdown rules.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Full list of businesses that must close for lockdown
The new measures were confirmed in a televised national address, which will see England once again advised to stay at home.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:32:16 +0000
Council tears down 'COVID denier' posters
Richmond Council has hit out at people spreading coronavirus misinformation in the borough's parks, warning that the spiralling infections could lead to further tragedy.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:53:39 +0000
Twickenham residents say goodbye to ferryman Francis Spencer
Twickenham residents turned out yesterday to see a local legend and ferry owner make his final voyage, in a procession down Church Street to his funeral.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:45:55 +0000
Charity raise thousands to aid remote learning
A south-west London charity has fundraised over £30k to provide new laptops for disadvantaged students who have been hit by school closures during the pandemic.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0000
Coronavirus: New national lockdown rules explained
The Prime Minister has set out further measures as part of a third lockdown in England in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:11:00 +0000
Thousands of new coronavirus cases in Kingston and Richmond
Both Kingston and Richmond reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases apiece in the week up to December 30, new data from Public Health England (PHE) has shown.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:29:15 +0000
Lockdown Three: The rule changes you need to know
The lockdown means people will only be able to leave their homes for limited reasons, with measures expected to stay in place until mid-February.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:26:35 +0000
Documentary explores death of Heathrow stowaway Carlito Vale
A new documentary has revisited the shocking story of two stowaways, who clung to a plane from South Africa to Britain in June 2015.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:35:34 +0000
Royal Parks encourages only locals to visit
As the UK heads into a third nationwide lockdown many people will visit London's green spaces for their daily exercise.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:07:00 +0000
Rowing team reach halfway point in charity race
A daring team of rowers have reached the halfway milestone in their race across the Atlantic, while raising over £35,000 for charity.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:43:38 +0000
Covid-19: Boris Johnson confirms third national lockdown
BORIS Johnson has confirmed that the UK will face a third national lockdown.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:02:01 +0000
Matt Hancock refuses to rule out new national lockdown
Matt Hancock admitted that controlling the new variant is "proving increasingly difficult in all parts of the country.”

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:04:46 +0000
Boris Johnson to announce further coronavirus restrictions
Boris Johnson is set to make a statement tonight regarding coronavirus restrictions following escalating case numbers.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 22:03:16 +0000
U-turn as London primary schools to remain closed
The Government has confirmed all London primary schools will remain shut next week due to high rates of Covid-19 infection.



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