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Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:15:00 +0000
When will lockdown end? Dates for schools, shops and pubs
England has been in its third full lockdown for a month - but when will it end and what are the key dates?

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Riverside Radio discovers people #BehindtheBadge
Police offers in south west London get candid in a new radio series called Behind the Badge.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:37:12 +0000
Pictures: Snow falls across south London
Weather warnings for snow are in place through Wednesday across south London

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:39:55 +0000
Blocked drains in Kingston cause property flooding nearby
Blocked drains on Kings Road near Richmond Park brought flooding to at least one home in the area after heavy rains in recent days.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:33:10 +0000
Schools may be open during summer holidays
Students and teachers could see two weeks cut from their summer break in an effort to catch up with physical learning.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
UK weather forecast for Storm Darcy - dubbed Beast from the East 2
The Met Office has said heavy snow could cause disruption this week as Storm Darcy batters the UK.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:46:14 +0000
Twickenham MP discusses the future of local apprenticeships
Twickenham MP discusses the future of apprenticeships in Richmond

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:41:41 +0000
Artists donate colourful paintings to save Park Lane Stables
Two local artists are auctioning their artwork to raise funds for a community horse stables.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:29:45 +0000
RECAP : Updates from Downing Street's Covid press conference
Live updates from the Government's press conference at Downing Street

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:42:21 +0000
Covid: Matt Hancock to lead briefing at Downing Street
THE Health Scretayry will lead a press conference today as concerns grow over the South African variant of Covid-19.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:50:55 +0000
Storm Darcy brings ice and snow to London
The Met Office issued Amber and Yellow warnings over snow and ice as Storm Darcy, dubbed the 'Beast from the East' hit London with wintry showers and plunging temperatures.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:26:28 +0000
Latest Covid infection rates for all South London boroughs
The number of new coronavirus infections are falling across South London as the ongoing lockdown imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 continues to have an impact.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:10:00 +0000
London stabbings: Two dead and 11 injured within 24 hours
Two men in their 20s have died and 11 others have been injured in a series of stabbings across London within 24 hours.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Can I go sledging in lockdown? These are the rules
With heavy snow in parts of the UK, many people will be thinking of stepping out to build a snowman or go sledging.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
London's businesses save billions through business rates scheme
More than 20 per cent of London’s businesses made use of the Government’s business rates holiday during the Covid-19 pandemic, saving a total of £3 billion.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:15:30 +0000
Updates as wave of stabbings in South London continues
Live updates after a man dies and nine others are injured in a single night of stabbings in South London.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:06:02 +0000
Snow and freezing temperatures in London for Sunday
There are warnings for some disruptive snowfall as a yellow weather warning has been placed.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:20:15 +0000
Man arrested at Heathrow charged with terror offences
A man arrested at Heathrow Airport has been charged with terrorism offences.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Vets issue warning to UK dog owners over deadly disease
The warning comes after potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have been discovered in the UK.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched for Emergency Services and NHS Cenotaph
A campaign has been launched to fund a London memorial to all NHS and emergency services workers, including those who have risked or lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:52:26 +0000
Met Office issues cold weather warning for UK
Public Health England and the Met Office have issued a warning to keep warm as a spell of cold weather hits the UK.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:50:00 +0000
Covid-19: More than one million people vaccinated in London
London has this week passed the milestone of vaccinating more than one million people against Covid-19.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:46:14 +0000
London weather: When Met Office says snow will fall
London is bracing itself for a weekend of severe weather warnings for snow and ice, starting this weekend.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:20:00 +0000
Pictures show first vaccines being administered at new Twickenham Stoop hub
The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for southwest London has released images of the first vaccines being administered at the Twickenham Stoop.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Former Met Police detective dies of Covid-19
A rugby-loving former Flying Squad detective with the Metropolitan Police who became a London taxi driver has died at the age of 68.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:44:47 +0000
Vaccination centre established at Twickenham Stoop
A new vaccination centre has launched at Twickenham Stoop, helping the government stay on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:58:53 +0000
'Tastes like Tom' - the couple feeding Twickenham children
A generous couple from Twickenham are feeding children from their kitchen - one food parcel at a time.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:41:26 +0000
Map shows Covid cases in every London borough
Twenty seven London boroughs have recorded daily Covid cases falling by a third or more in a week.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say Beast from the East could arrive next week
A second Beast from the East could be heading for the UK next week, the  Met Office has said.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:26:15 +0000
London on track to meet vaccination target this month
London is on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February, with more than one million jabs already given out.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:08:41 +0000
Met Office warning for snow and ice in London
A severe weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for London this weekend.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:13:10 +0000
GPs warn of Covid-19 symptoms you may not know about
The NHS focus on three key symptoms but doctors have urged officials to add other symptoms to the official list.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:59:29 +0000
SWR awarded national standard in customer service
South Western Railway (SWR) has been recognised for achieving the national standard in customer service.

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.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:41:33 +0000
Revealed: Number of London firefighters absent due to Covid-19
Almost 10 per cent of London Fire Brigade’s operational staff are currently absent due to Covid-19.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:40:48 +0000
New data shows impact of Eat Out to Help Out in Richmond
People eating out in the Richmond area bought nearly 300,000 discounted meals through the Government's month-long Eat Out to Help Out scheme, figures reveal.

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.



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