Archives

Richmond And Twickenham Times

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:42:51 +0100
Woman dies at Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park
A woman has died after taking ill while visiting the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park this afternoon (Wednesday, May 26).

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:24:14 +0100
Police seek to quell concerns after Richmond stabbings
Law enforcement are seeking to quell concerns about violent crime in Richmond after a number of incidents including a fatal stabbing rocked the borough recently.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:37:02 +0100
Unemployment set to persist in London until 2023, report finds
Employment in London may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023 despite strong economic growth this year, according to a new City Hall report.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:26:05 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine rollout extends to people aged 30 and over from today
Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised the “phenomenal pace” of the vaccination programme.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan calls for clarity over Indian variant advice
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide “clarity” over its guidance to people living in areas affected by the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:34:48 +0100
India variant: Richmond residents told not to visit Hounslow
Richmond Council has warned residents not to travel to neighbouring Hounslow unless absolutely necessary, in line with updated government guidance.

Tue, 25 May 2021 18:31:00 +0100
Tim Hipperson: Fourth arrest over fatal Richmond stabbing
A fourth person has been arrested in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Tim Hipperson in Richmond last week.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:23:55 +0100
Natural History Museum's terrifying look at human impact
A new project opening at the Natural History Museum examines the often devastating impact human beings and our systems are having on life on the planet.

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:27:49 +0100
Sadiq Khan opens Covid memorial garden in East London
A “living memorial” to Londoners who have lost their lives to Covid-19 was today opened in east London by Sadiq Khan.

Tue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Most dangerous areas to live in Richmond
Richmond is known as a relatively safe area, with one of the lowest crime rates in London.

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:58:16 +0100
Sasha Johnson: Activist critical after shooting in Peckham
A woman hailed as “a strong, powerful voice” in the black equal rights movement has been shot in the head, her colleagues have said.

Mon, 24 May 2021 19:01:05 +0100
London Councils fear surge in homelessness this summer
London Councils are expecting a sharp rise in the number of homeless people living in the capital this summer amid a housing crisis exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London has lowest vaccine uptake in England, data reveals
London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England.

Sun, 23 May 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Tim Hipperson: Three charged over Richmond stabbing death
Three people have been charged after a 39-year-old died in hospital after being stabbed in Richmond.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
16-day heatwave predicted for June - this is when it will start
As lockdown restrictions ease across the UK, garden get-togethers and afternoons in the beer garden have largely been put on hold this month.

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:25:46 +0100
New 'Yorkshire variant' of Covid-19 detected, Public Health England warn
Public Health England (PHE) has identified a new strain of the virus and it is being described as a variant under investigation.

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:07:40 +0100
Petition against Richmond and Bushy Parks dog lead rule
Calls for dogs to be allowed off leads in Richmond and Bushy Parks have intensified – despite a 3 month ban in deer birthing season.

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:53:30 +0100
SW London Met worker takes on super challenge for charity
A South West London communications officer is raising vital funds for Mind, Shelter and Cancer Research UK.

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:23:05 +0100
Richmond murder probe after man dies days after stabbing
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 39-year-old man died in hospital following a stabbing in Richmond this week.

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:37:04 +0100
Great Ormond Street porter 'exploited vulnerability' of victims
A former Great Ormond Street hospital porter who sexually abused boys in the linen room left his victims "profoundly scarred", a court has heard.

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:13:49 +0100
Hammersmith Bridge 'could reopen to pedestrians this summer'
The government’s transport secretary has said he is “pushing very hard” for a partial reopening of Hammersmith Bridge this summer.

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:15:21 +0100
'Indian variant' concerns prompts surge testing in Hounslow
Surge testing will take place in Hounslow amid a sharp spike in reported cases of the  B.1.617.2 'India variant' of the Covid-19 virus.

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:12:39 +0100
6 areas of concern identified in England amid spread of Indian variant
The Indian Covid variant has now been found in a multitude of places across the country.

Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
TfL announces June start date for rental e-scooter trial
A 12-month trial of e-scooter rentals in London will begin in June, TfL has today confirmed.

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:55:00 +0100
South London: More rain forecast after 'biblical' hail storm
More wet weather is forecast to follow this week after thunder and lightning was joined by a freakish hail storm sweeping across south London yesterday.

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:00:54 +0100
Richmond Park MP slams Israeli 'aggression' in Palestine
Richmond Park MP Sara Olney has criticsed the Israeli state's aggressive actions in Palestine in response to an open letter from the Muslim community.

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:06:05 +0100
Kings Road knife attack
A man is in a serious condition after being violently stabbed in Richmond.

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:42:00 +0100
Nurse Jenny McGee, who cared for PM, resigns from NHS
A nurse who looked after Boris Johnson when he was seriously ill with Covid-19 has resigned, citing the Government's 1% pay offer and its lack of respect for the profession.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:30:48 +0100
South-west London boroughs detect new 'Indian' variant cases
Concerns over the spread of a new and highly transmissible strain of the Covid-19 virus first detected in India are being furthered with cases detected in a number of south west London boroughs.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:12:33 +0100
Transport for London secures 10-day extension of bailout
Transport for London (TfL) has secured another short-term extension of its Government bailout as negotiations on a longer deal continue, the authority announced.

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:47:48 +0100
Clapham's Ultimate Cheer competes for World Championship bid
Clapham cheerleaders are going for gold at a national competition.

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:35:44 +0100
This is why a helicopter was flying over Petersham in the middle of the night
Petersham residents have complained after being awoken in the early hours last week by a helicopter landing on a nearby golf course.

Tue, 18 May 2021 08:44:46 +0100
Indian variant: Covid vaccine rollout extended amid fears
The coronavirus vaccine rollout has been extended to 36 and 37-year-olds as cases of the Indian variant have doubled in the space of one week.

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:49:56 +0100
Twickenham store 'Real Drinks' celebrates 16th anniversary
An independent beer shop is celebrating its 16th year of trading in Twickenham by collaborating with a local brewery.

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:19:14 +0100
Lady Eleanor Holles pupil designs dementia app
A Hampton teenager has designed an app to improve everyday life for dementia sufferers.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:17:54 +0100
Changes discussed for Richmond Town Centre
A handful of changes are being considered to improve the borough’s public spaces after the pandemic.

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:22:29 +0100
MAPPED: London's dog theft hotspots
New data shows the London boroughs hit hardest by dog thieves.

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:45:00 +0100
Teenager stabbed in Teddington Lock robbery
A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed at Teddington Lock.

Mon, 17 May 2021 08:50:55 +0100
SW London NHS hits major milestone in vaccine programme
More than one million Covid-19 vaccinations have now been given in south west London, figures reveal.

Sun, 16 May 2021 11:59:15 +0100
London: Teens that have gone missing in the last 6 months
Fourteen young people are still missing from in and around South London after being reported missing in the past six months, according to the charity Missing People.

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:01:00 +0100
The shopping rules that will change in England from Monday
Here’s what a trip for a spot of retail therapy in England might look like from 17 May.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:40:28 +0100
Richmond Police issue dispersal order for entire weekend
Police have issued a dispersal order for the entire weekend after reports of hundreds of youths gathering in Richmond.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Changes to your state pension have been announced for January 2022
The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022 and will affect whether a person qualifies for state pension or not.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:54:42 +0100
Boris Johnson warns Indian variant of Covid-19 could delay lockdown roadmap
The message came as Boris Johnson led a Downing Street press conference alongside England's chief medical officer professor Chris Whitty.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:17:11 +0100
TfL to double capacity on London buses as lockdown eases
Bus capacity is set to double on board London buses as TfL prepares for an influx of returning passengers in line with the latest easing of lockdown next week.

Fri, 14 May 2021 19:16:46 +0100
South west London passes one million mark for Covid jabs
Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:18:48 +0100
South West London seal remembered in tribute book
The adventures of South West London’s favourite seal will be remembered in a book due to come out in June.

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:34:12 +0100
Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed
The Prime Minister has said there is "increasing concern" about the variant.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:03:41 +0100
South London neighbour surprises family with Eid gift
A south London woman has said a gift from her neighbour to celebrate Eid has restored her "faith in humanity".

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:50:03 +0100
TfL: More London bus strikes announced over 'remote sign on'
Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy.



home