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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.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:42:52 +0100
Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:01:43 +0100
Park Lane Stables' landlord urged to sell site to charity
Richmond Council leaders and MPs have expressed "disappointment" that Park Lane Stables RDA has been forced to move from their Teddington home.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:40:55 +0100
Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:26:45 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0100
Weather: parts of UK to experience ‘near miss’ heatwave
Forecasters say that it is “unlikely” that the UK will have an official heatwave despite temperatures remaining high.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:37:03 +0100
Travellers leave Kew Green after threat of legal action
A group of travellers who have resided on Kew Green since Thursday have left the site.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:17:00 +0100
South London Tescos targeted by deforestation activists
Climate activists with Greenpeace have targeted Tesco stores in Twickenham in a campaign to highlight the links between the meat industry and global deforestation.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:45:24 +0100
Boris Johnson issues update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
The Prime Minister warned "we’ve got to be so cautious" while infection rates were increasing.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:17:39 +0100
War veteran Simon Weston searches for 'Brave Britons'
HERO Simon Weston is calling on people from South West London to nominate people and pets who represent ‘The Best of British’.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Teddington boat charity awarded Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The River Thames Boat Project has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:29:56 +0100
Mixed reaction to Hammersmith Bridge funding announcement
The row over funding for repairs to Hammersmith Bridge has continued, despite the government offering to pay a third of the cost towards the work in a new announcement.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:27:48 +0100
School days ‘to be extended’ and teachers to get pay rise under new plans
Ministers are considering a £15billion plan to help pupils make up for lost time in classrooms.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:04:10 +0100
Brits warned over false widow spider bites that could lead to hospitalisation
The species was first discovered in Britain more than 140 years ago, but the numbers have suddenly increased in recent decades.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:29:11 +0100
Crowds of Londoners enjoy scorching Bank Holiday Monday
Londoners enjoyed the long weekend and recently restored freedoms following the lifting of many lockdown restrictions.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:14:30 +0100
Sarah Everard cause of death 'compression of the neck'
A post-mortem examination has given the cause of Sarah Everard's death as compression of the neck, the Metropolitan Police said.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:18:31 +0100
Drowning man, 40, rescued near Radnor Gardens
A drowning man has been rescued from the water in Cross Deep yesterday evening.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:20:15 +0100
Heathrow opens new facility to process passengers from red list countries
Heathrow opens new facility to process passengers from red list countries

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:24:44 +0100
TfL agrees '£1.08 billion' bailout extension with Government
Transport for London has reached an agreement with the Government to extend its bailout until December 11.

Mon, 31 May 2021 16:50:51 +0100
Twickenham Stadium hosts major vaccination drive
Twickenham Stadium has hosted a major vaccination drive today, with up to 15,000 first dose jabs being made available to those living in the area.

Mon, 31 May 2021 10:29:15 +0100
Family slam Covid hotel quarantine after 'worst experience'
A family returning to the UK have said staying in a quarantine hotel was their “worst ever experience” after a mother and baby were left needing hospital treatment.

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E3: Covid-19
In the third episode of the south London news podcast, hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on communities and businesses in south London.

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:05:25 +0100
Two pub rules set to change in England in June
The government is expected to reveal results from its review of social distancing measures this week.

Sun, 30 May 2021 12:02:22 +0100
Met Office: Non-stop London sunshine to peak with 25° heat
Fine and dry conditions were expected to continue for the rest of the Bank Holiday Weekend as Londoners make the most of their newly restored freedoms following the lifting of many lockdown restrictions.

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
5 free things to do this Bank Holiday Monday
As travelling is still uncertain, and many choosing to stay local this bank holiday, how can we make the most of an extra day off?

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The changes to lockdown restrictions scheduled for June 21
Back in February, Boris Johnson announced a four-stage plan to end lockdown restrictions in England with the final stage just three weeks away.

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Top 10 green spaces in south London
We thought summer 2021 might never arrive.

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:10:27 +0100
Twickenham priest fundraises for St Mary's University
A music loving priest is taking on a running challenge to fundraise for a new chapel organ at St Mary’s University.

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:03:50 +0100
Latest data shows England's Covid 'R' rate could be over 1
New data released today by the government has shown the reproductive rate of coronavirus, known as the 'R' rate, may now be over 1.0 again in England.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:39:14 +0100
London Bank Holiday weather: Mini-heatwave and sun forecast
Experts predict that warmer weather is on the way, as temperatures are set to soar to 24C.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:06:09 +0100
Legal action taken to remove travellers from Kew Green
A group of travellers in Kew Green were immediately threatened with eviction after they arrived to a green space in the suburb yesterday (May 27).

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:05:00 +0100
Park Lane Stables forced to move despite raising over £1m
A charity riding school which crowdfunded more than £1million to buy its stables when it was threatened with eviction said it will be forced to leave its home next week after the owner increased the asking price for the site.

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.



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