Richmond and Twickenham Times

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:17:42 +0000
Rail worker threatened by erratic trespasser on train tracks in London
A member of railway staff was been threatened by a trespasser on the tracks in London.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:19:42 +0000
LIVE updates on London travel as Storm Claudia brings rain warning
London is set to feel the impacts of Storm Claudia today, as the Met Office has set a yellow weather warning for rain.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan raises London Congestion Charge and cuts electric vehicle discounts
TfL has announced that the Congestion Charge will increase to £18 from January 2026, and that electric vehicles will now pay the fee.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 'delightful' and 'delicious' London pub named one of the UK's best
The Royal Forest pub in London has been named one of the best in the UK to visit this Autumn. Find out why.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:10:03 +0000
Traffic builds after 'incident' near central London college
There is heavy traffic following reports of an incident near a college in central London. Live updates here.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 14 - 16) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:58:00 +0000
Pam St Clement 'excited' to make sensational return as Pat Butcher on EastEnders
EastEnders character Pat Butcher is to make a return as part of a storyline involving Nigel Bates.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:43:55 +0000
Aldi apologises to 'annoyed' shopper after selling her food with no filling
An Aldi shopper was stunned to find her 'no sausage and bean' pasty really was a no sausage and bean pasty

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
7 London state schools ranked among the most well-behaved in England
Seven state schools in London have been named among the most well-behaved in England by the Great British Schools Guide (GBSG).

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:42:00 +0000
Police investigation into death of girl, 11, in Thames ends without charges
The police investigation into the death of Kaliyah Coa in the River Thames has concluded without criminal charges.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:42:40 +0000
Trains from major London station cancelled due to trespasser with arrest made
Trains from a major London station are facing delays and cancellation due to a trespasser. Live updates here.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:22:05 +0000
London hit with two-day yellow weather warning for rain this weekend
London has been hit with a two-day weather warning for rain this Friday and Saturday.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:41:43 +0000
Met Police officer who sent messages about sexual abuse of kids sacked
A Met Police officer who sent messages about the sexual abuse of children has been sacked. 

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:09:14 +0000
Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
The powerful cannibal solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS on Earth tonight but also increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:55:18 +0000
Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car for peace and quiet
Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car – for some peace and quiet away from partners, kids and work colleagues.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:26 +0000
ITV bosses make major change to I'm A Celebrity rules
ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! has had a major rule change affecting the show's trials.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:53 +0000
The 'extra special' 50p coin sold for nearly £300 on eBay - how to spot
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin inspired a mini bidding war with 36 bids placed during the online auction before selling for £296.21 on eBay

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:00 +0000
BBC TV Licence fee set to rise above £180 next year
Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:51:32 +0000
Grand Designs revisits 'peaceful' barn on a tight budget 6 years on
Kevin McCloud revisits Greg and Georgie from Sevenoaks, who are building a peaceful barn in brand new Grand Designs on Channel 4.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Fascinating draft of iconic London Underground map on sale for £100k
Harry Beck’s own annotated proof of the London Underground map - the working draft that changed how the world sees cities - is up for auction.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:29:35 +0000
Woman dies after house fire spreads in Hampton
A woman has died after a fire in Broome Road, Hampton.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:42:07 +0000
Tesco shoppers cry 'game changer' as 'irresistible' world-first snack released
Tim Tam has released a world-first Twin Pack, available at Tesco Express stores across the UK as part of the supermarket's Meal Deal (or on its own).

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:28:03 +0000
Dead Man Walking - gut-wrenching story is unexpectedly beautiful
The story of a death row prisoner who befriends a nun was turned into an Oscar winning movie but also an opera which gets its first London outing after 25 years

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:13:51 +0000
Northern Lights may be visible in London tonight - tips on how best to see them
The Met Office shares that the arrival of "Coronal Mass Ejections" means that the Northern Lights could be seen in southern England spots like London.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:33:30 +0000
'DO NOT TRAVEL' warning amid major delays at London stations
Passengers are being warned not to travel amid major disruption across train stations in London. Live updates here.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:01:35 +0000
Martin Lewis shares how to save on energy bills with 5-minute check to save hundreds
Martin Lewis has shared his advice on how to save money on energy bills this winter with a 5-minute check that could save you hundreds.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Airbnb to offer Wicked: For Good experience for 20 people with Cynthia Erivo
Airbnb will be opening up Elphaba’s Retreat for just 20 people in the build-up for the release of Wicked: For Good, which includes a Cynthia Erivo meet-up

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:42:41 +0000
O2 offering up to £1000 for old mobile phones and other devices - how to claim
O2 Recycle is a service that offers cash (up to £1000) for old devices, including Apple iPhones and Sony PlayStations - see how much you could claim.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:41:36 +0000
Morrisons giving £20 to shoppers this Christmas: how to get yours
Morrisons has today announced its ‘Merry More’ scheme, where More Card shoppers can earn an additional 20,000 More Points in the next five weeks, simply by doing their weekly shop.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:50:41 +0000
Spectacular Northern Lights to be visible across the UK tonight
The Northern Lights are to dazzle stargazers across the UK tonight - all you need to know, including the best places to see them.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:19:57 +0000
First look at I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestants as full line-up officially confirmed
The official line-up for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 has been revealed - see who will be entering the Australian jungle as part of the ITV reality show.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:24:35 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train in Kent with cancellations across London
A person has died after being hit by a train, with cancellations to services across London.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Two south London Indian restaurants named among UK's best
Two south London restaurants have been named among the best in a brand-new national food guide.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Is it too early for Christmas in south London? – Poll
With Halloween and Bonfire Night over, Christmas is once again taking centre stage in south London, and so is the debate over whether it’s arriving too soon.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:59:55 +0000
M25 closed due to 'police incident' causing SEVERE delays
The M25 near Heathrow Airport is closed due to a 'police incident'.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:02:27 +0000
Woman's 'hair pulled' and substance sprayed in 'racial assault' at Bond Street
An unknown substance is alleged to have been sprayed at a family during a 'racially aggravated assault' at a London Underground station.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:35:27 +0000
Police officer ‘sent pensioner flying’ in fatal royal escort motorbike crash
A police motorcyclist hit and killed a pensioner while driving over the speed limit through a red light as he escorted the Duchess of Edinburgh through London, a court has heard.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:01:25 +0000
Teen who carried knife to 'act like a big man' locked up for Harry Pitman's murder
Areece Lloyd-Hall been locked up for at least 16 years for Harry Pitman's murder.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:19:33 +0000
Step into the worlds of iconic Pixar characters at new attraction
Wembley in London will see the opening of a huge new interactive exhibition dedicated to the worlds of Pixar movies from Toy Story to Cars and Monsters Inc

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:05:31 +0000
'DO NOT TRAVEL' warning for trains at major London station after track fault
Customers are being told "do not travel" on trains from a major London station amid a swathe of cancellations and delays. Live updates here.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:56:20 +0000
Former BBC DJ bailed after appearing in court charged with rape
Former BBC Radio One DJ Tim Westwood has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court charged with rape and sexual assault.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:54:07 +0000
President Trump threatens BBC with legal action over speech edit
BBC chairman Samir Shah has said the corporation would like to apologise for an “error of judgment” over the editing of a speech by Donald Trump for Panorama.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:46:50 +0000
The former I'm A Celebrity star making a return to the show with a huge catch
A controversial former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here star is returning to the ITV show this year, but there is a catch.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:06:00 +0000
EastEnders confirms huge star is returning to BBC soap this year
The BBC has confirmed that Sam Mitchell, played by Kim Medcalf, will be returning to EastEnders this year.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Co-op to open 51 new and transformed UK stores before Christmas - the full list
Co-op is set to open 51 new and transformed stores across the UK before Christmas - see the full list.

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:35:12 +0000
London-bound South Western trains to Waterloo disrupted after police incident
South Western trains to London Waterloo will be disrupted for hours after a police incident in Basingstoke.

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:14:00 +0000
Seven injured across London after horrific stabbings and shooting in one week
Seven people have been injured across London after five stabbings, a shooting and acts of violence in one week.

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The Christmas lights switch-on event set to 'sparkle' Richmond
Richmond town centre will come alive on Thursday, November 27, for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On.

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +0000
Stabbing suspect and 'child sex offender' on Crimestoppers' London most wanted
Our monthly round-up of the Londoners on the Crimestoppers most wanted list.

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 'fantastic' and 'superb' Sunday roast that's been named the best in London
The Laundry Brixton has been named the best spot for a Sunday roast dinner in London. Find out why.

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