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Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Newland House School joins pupil wellbeing programme
A Twickenham school is leading the way in supporting pupils’ mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic, using digital technology.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:32:22 +0000
Covid conspiracist Hannah Dean banned from hospitals
A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:01:48 +0000
Where is my nearest Covid vaccination centre? NHS produce map
This map reveals all the coronavirus vaccines sites, as it was announced the number of jabs given in the UK has now passed 10 million.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:12:15 +0000
Richmond slams government plan for fast-track developments
Richmond Council have slammed the government's latest fast-track rules for the approval of new developments in the UK.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:11:03 +0000
Matt Hancock defends Chris Whitty branding TikTok user 'pathetic
The footage, which is undated, was uploaded to social media platform TikTok and was recorded near Westminster.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:32:04 +0000
'Inadequate' Covid vaccine supply concerns for SW London GPs
GP leaders in South West London have expressed their concerns over "inadequate" supplies of Covid-19 vaccine doses at their clinics, fearing the shots are being redirected to mass vaccination centres at their expense.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:13:04 +0000
Talented teacher inspires Richmond students thorough breakdancing
Meet the talented Richmond teacher ‘breaking’ stereotypes.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:22:10 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: A life in pictures
The WW2 veteran captured the nation’s hearts last year when he made 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:26:36 +0000
Stray cat becomes artist's lockdown model
A feline intruder got more than a saucer of milk when it visited an artist’s home in Hampton Wick.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:19:08 +0000
University of Roehampton signs partnership with Richmond upon Thames College
A school and university in South West London are working together to create more opportunities for students in the arts.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:09:58 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail issues scam warning to UK customers
Royal Mail has warned people to watch out for various scams currently doing the rounds.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:52:36 +0000
Fifteen people caught gathering in Chiswick restaurant
Officers cracked down on a restaurant gathering in Chiswick High Road last Friday (January 29) which was in breach of COVID-19 rules.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:31:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock confirms 90% of over 80s have had Covid jab
Stay with us for updates as Matt Hancock gives a Covid vaccine update to the nation.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:29:17 +0000
Flooding possible in South West London as alerts issued
A number of new flood alerts and one flood warning were issued for areas of South West London on Monday (February 1) after further rainfall heightened the possibility of flooding in the region.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
ITV doctor explains side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Hilary Jones has said that 50 per cent of people who've had the Covid vaccine have reported a common side effect after getting their jab.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:34:49 +0000
SA variant: 'Surge testing' to begin in Surrey & London
Urgent door-to-door testing for the South Africa variant is to start in parts of England, including London, after untraceable cases of coronavirus have been found.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:04:52 +0000
Children’s Hospice launches virtual ‘Space Race’
A CHILDREN’s hospice in Hampton is gearing up for an astronomical fundraising mission.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:25:17 +0000
Twickenham girl writes book about experiences in COVID-19
A nine-year-old girl has written about the struggles facing children during the pandemic for charity.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:24:00 +0000
How South East Covid variant spread across the UK
The speed with which the first Covid variant to have been identified in the UK has spread across the country can be observed in a new interactive map.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:30:17 +0000
London Resort's theme park bid for Kent moves a step closer
Plans to build two theme parks just outside Essex have moved a step closer to becoming reality.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:02:57 +0000
UK dog owners warned about Alabama Rot disease
Potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have affected dogs in the UK.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:40:41 +0000
Wandsworth and Richmond CEO set for new post in Jersey
The Chief Executive of Wandsworth and Richmond Councils is leaving to become the Interim Chief Executive of The Government of Jersey.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:28:05 +0000
Dog loses eye in south London hit-and-run with van
A dog was left with a serious head injury and needed surgery to remove her left eye after she was hit by a van in Lambeth on New Year's Eve.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:37:22 +0000
Will it snow in London this weekend? Met Office and BBC weather latest
London is set for flurries of snow this weekend.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:18:00 +0000
Michelin Guide gives Petersham Nurseries "green star"
A restaurant and tearoom in Twickenham has won a “gold star” award for sustainable gastronomy.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:19:45 +0000
Blind man refused entry on bus for not wearing a face mask
Blind man refused entry on Twickenham bus for not wearing a face mask

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic rated worst for Covid refunds
Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic have been rated as the worst of six major airlines for providing passenger refunds in a survey.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give update on areas hit by Covid postal delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on the postcodes still affected by delivery delays in the UK.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:45:26 +0000
Richmond Revolution to permanently close amid Covid pandemic
A popular Richmond bar is set to close permanently, with the chain behind the business citing the government's Covid-19 restrictions as the reason.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:34:38 +0000
Group stormed East Surrey Covid ward and abused staff
A group of people who refused to wear masks abused NHS staff at the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill and gained access to a patient critically ill with Covid, it has emerged.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:30:36 +0000
Coronavirus: SW London doctor speaks from frontline
A DOCTOR speaks of the preassures on GP surgeries, the new strain, and people not following guidelines during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:42:36 +0000
Covid infection rates drop in SW London, cases remain high
The infection rates for the Covid-19 coronavirus are falling across South West London and North Surrey, but numbers of new cases remain high in many boroughs in the region.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:19:16 +0000
Vertical Aerospace flying taxi to be trialled in two years
Flying taxis could be taking to the skies in the UK as soon as 2023.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:50 +0000
All schools in England to remain closed until at least March 8
Sir Keir Starmer criticised Boris Johnson for challenging him to declare that schools are safe when they are not able to open until March.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:17:26 +0000
Councils handed power to close pubs until July
The Government has extended lockdown laws to allow councils in England to close public spaces, shops, restaurants and bars until 17 July 2021, according to The Telegraph.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:44:11 +0000
Richmond remembers - Holocaust Memorial Day 2021
Banners have been installed across the borough to commemorate victims of genocide.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:31:12 +0000
Charity offers free virtual tutoring for Richmond children
Children in Richmond and surrounding boroughs are being offered free help with their schoolwork, thanks to a new online homework club.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:12:03 +0000
MP welcomes study into swift Hammersmith Bridge solution
The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF) has commissioned a feasibility study into a temporary bridge proposal that could allow access across Hammersmith Bridge within one year.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:18:50 +0000
Richmond boy, 13, asks big tech companies to share resources
A schoolboy from Richmond has started a petition calling for multinational tech companies to donate devices to children during the pandemic.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:00 +0000
Google mobility data shows London in Covid lockdown
Google has revealed people's movements in London under the third lockdown.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:54:07 +0000
London warned of treacherous sub-zero conditions after snow
Londoners have been warned to expect widespread sub-zero temperatures and icy, treacherous conditions caused by Sunday's snowfall.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:41:44 +0000
Johnson says some lockdown rules could be eased in February
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said some Covid lockdown measures could be eased by the middle of February.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:37:26 +0000
Beautiful shots of deer running in snow at Richmond Park
A photographer has captured a series of remarkable images showing Richmond Park's resident deer under the first snowfall of 2021.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:45:48 +0000
UK weather: Snow pictures across south London and Surrey
Good afternoon, we will be bringing you pictured updates as snow falls across south west London and Surrey We will be sharing some of the best photos our readers have captured today. Send us your photos to monica.charsley@newsquest.co.uk Stay here...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:25:43 +0000
Where snow is likeliest in SW London and Surrey this weekend
Temperatures are dropping and the weather is changing as places up and down the country are expecting to see snow this weekend.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:23:51 +0000
Twickenham man jailed after horrific attack on his wife
A Twickenham man who left his wife with life-changing injuries after a “frenzied” and alcohol-fuelled attack, has been jailed for 22 years for her attempted murder.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:17:21 +0000
Met Police officer, 37, dies after catching Covid-19
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has died after testing positive for Covid-19, the force has announced.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:22:08 +0000
Met Office issues cold weather warning as snow forecast
Public Health England has issued a warning to keep warm as the Met Office forecast a spell of cold weather.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:52:12 +0000
When will lockdown end in England?
Priti Patel said the UK has a “long way to go” before coronavirus restrictions can be eased.



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