Richmond And Twickenham Times
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Campaign 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 +0000Met 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 +0000Covid-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 +0000London 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 +0000Pictures 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 +0000Former 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 +0000Vaccination 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 +0000Map 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 +0000UK 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 +0000London 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 +0000Met 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 +0000GPs 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 +0000SWR 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 +0000Newland 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 +0000Revealed: 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 +0000New 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 +0000Covid 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 +0000Where 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 +0000Richmond 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 +0000Matt 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 +0000Talented teacher inspires Richmond students thorough breakdancing
Meet the talented Richmond teacher ‘breaking’ stereotypes.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:22:10 +0000Captain 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 +0000Stray 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 +0000University 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 +0000Captain 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 +0000Royal 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 +0000Fifteen 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 +0000RECAP: 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 +0000Flooding 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 +0000ITV 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 +0000SA 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 +0000Children’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 +0000Twickenham 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 +0000How 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 +0000London 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 +0000UK 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 +0000Wandsworth 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 +0000Dog 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 +0000Will 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 +0000Michelin 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 +0000Blind 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 +0000Ryanair 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 +0000Royal 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 +0000Richmond 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 +0000Group 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 +0000Coronavirus: 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 +0000Covid 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 +0000Vertical Aerospace flying taxi to be trialled in two years
Flying taxis could be taking to the skies in the UK as soon as 2023.