Richmond And Twickenham Times
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan announces £30 million funding for Met Police
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced an extra £30 million a year to protect Metropolitan Police officer numbers until at least 2025.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:31:29 +0000Which iconic movies and TV series were filmed in Richmond?
From blockbuster films to television dramas, Richmond has been home to many feature films, TV dramas, adverts and documentaries over the years.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:20:46 +0000Controversy over closure of Sun Inn Flowers
Residents from Barnes have spoken out after a popular flower stall was shut down last week due to COVID-19 regulations.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:05:44 +00001.7 million people added to Covid-19 shielding list in England
For some people being added to the list it will now mean they will be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:16:21 +0000Khan to put police officers in schools to tackle violence
Putting police officers in schools when they fully reopen could help prevent a surge in violent crime in the capital, the mayor of London has said.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:30:23 +0000Who will be next to receive the Covid-19 vaccine?
The passing of the 15 million vaccinations mark paves the way for the next phase of the the rollout.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:13:42 +0000Census 2021: ONS to recruit 30,000 new staff - how you can apply
The next census will take part on Sunday 21 March 2021, and the ONS is currently hiring at least 30,000 field staff to help with the operation.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:40:13 +0000Richmond children's author publishes first novel
A Richmond-based writer is following in the footsteps of her literary grandfather as she publishes her first children’s novel next month.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Latest vaccination stats for London as target almost hit
Almost 1.5 million people in London have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, with the capital just shy of hitting its target.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:30:21 +0000Quarantined passengers near Heathrow to be locked in
Quarantining passengers arriving to Heathrow Airport from so-called 'red-list' countries will be kept behind closed doors but allowed to order takeaways, one hotel near to the South West London airport said.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:53:35 +0000Barnes school girl wins national poetry competition
A nine-year-old girl from Barnes has received plaudits after winning a national poetry competition for her poem describing her experience of lockdown.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:18:32 +0000Recap as Boris Johnson gives lockdown update at briefing
Prime Minister will lead a Downing Street press briefing on Monday where he is set to talk about the lifting of coronavirus restrictions in England.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:35:47 +0000Richmond ranks fifth in England for outstanding schools
Richmond upon Thames ranks fifth for the area with the best schools in England, according to recent data.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:17:38 +0000Full list of 33 'red list' countries and what you need to know about new UK travel rules
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the system has been operating “smoothly” since it came into force at 4am on Monday.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:29:00 +0000Little Panda Mandarin and Drama school celebrates New Year
A Mandarin school in East Sheen called in the ‘year of the Ox’ with a lively online display.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:56:09 +0000Richmond remains one of London's top filming destinations
Richmond upon Thames has featured in several television smash hits over the past few years.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:22:28 +0000Boris Johnson press conference - 8 things he could say
Boris Johnson will address the nation as the country reached 15 million vaccinations and ministers start to discuss the easing of lockdown.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:06:20 +0000Road users in Ham warned over annual toad migration
Road users in Ham are being warned to take extra care on Church Road in the coming weeks amid the annual migration of toads in the area.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:18:54 +0000Cladding Crisis: Londoners paying more for waking watches
Waking watches in buildings seen as fire risks in the wake of the Grenfell disaster are costing Londoners an average of £12 million a month, – more than the rest of England.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:23:48 +0000When will lockdown end? - what Boris Johnson's lockdown 'road map' could look like
From getting children back to school to reopening pubs, speculation is rife as to when and how lockdown restrictions might be eased.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:34:09 +00001 in 5 workers face increased risk of Covid-19 infection due to pressure from bosses
The polling of nearly 1,000 employees found that pressure from bosses was the main reason why people were still having to go into work.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:49:07 +0000Anger voiced over Hammersmith Bridge in Valentine's stunt
Hammersmith Bridge illuminated red in Valentine’s Day message to Government
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:17:17 +0000'Double masking' could improve protection from Covid-19 by up to 90 per cent
The US’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has recommended the practise of double masking in the past.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:30:05 +0000When will lockdown end? Details on Prime Minister's road map
There have been several developments over the weekend as to what Boris Johnson's "roadmap" to lifting lockdown restrictions will look like.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:59:32 +0000Covid: Amanda Holden drives 200 miles for 'emergency' trip
Amanda Holden is "devastated" she had to break lockdown rules to visit her parents in Cornwall.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Drivers are being asked for their views on change to driving licence rules
Currently anyone who has passed a car and trailer test in an automatic car must sit another test in a manual car to upgrade their licence.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:30:00 +0000River Thames frozen over at Teddington Lock in London
A huge part of the River Thames has frozen over as Britain suffers a sub-zero cold snap.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:34:32 +0000'Dangerous' wildcat spotted in Wandsworth
The last thing passers-by thought they would see is a dangerous wildcat sat on a window ledge...
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:40:58 +0000London bus drivers to go on strike over wage cuts
London bus drivers fear their pay will be cut by over £2,000 a year, and plan to strike in a matter of days.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:15:28 +0000Police stop flight at Heathrow over child abduction
A man has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction after police stopped a plane seconds before take-off at Heathrow Airport.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:34:25 +0000Covid-19: UK could face fresh wave if lockdown is lifted too quickly
THE UK could face a coronavirus wave as big as the current one if lockdown restrictions are lifted too quickly, a scientist advising the government has said.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000'Romance fraud' is on the rise - how you stay safe when dating online
If you're single and usign Tinder,
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000The best deals coming to Lidl and Aldi this weekend
Here is a rounded-up of some of the best deals you can find.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:23:17 +0000Plan for lifting lockdown will be published on February 22
The roadmap for England to exit lockdown will be published on February 22, despite Government statements leading to concerns to timetable had slipped.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:40:40 +0000Welfare dog gives south west Met team a furry boost
Officers from the Met Police’s south-west team have found an innovative way to release stress.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:26:02 +0000Coronavirus infection rates drop in South West London
Coronavirus infection rates across boroughs in South and West London continued to fall according to the most recent data published by Public Health England (PHE).
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:03:54 +0000Report shows struggle to access NHS services in Richmond
Almost half of all patients in Richmond struggled to access NHS dentistry services between October and November last year according to a new report published by Healthwatch Richmond today (Friday, February 12).
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:32:10 +0000£15m Twickenham Film Studios redevelopment plan unveiled
A historic film studio in Twickenham is set to receive a multi-million-pound upgrade, according to new plans.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:57:45 +0000Older generations share their relationship wisdom
As the UK prepares to celebrate Valentine’s Day under lockdown, residents at a care home have shared their wisdom for sustaining a long and happy relationship.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:56:23 +0000Alfie Lawton: Police appeal after unexplained Kingston death
Detectives investigating the tragic death of a 15-year-old in New Malden, south west London, on Monday are urging any witnesses to come forward.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:37:19 +0000Teenager stabbed to death in fight in south-west London
A teenager has been stabbed to death during a fight near a Tube station in south-west London.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:06:47 +0000Richmond residents urged to become 'Covid-19 Community Champions'
A new campaign aimed at providing simple information about COVID-19 is launching in Richmond upon Thames – and the Council is encouraging residents to take part.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:04:42 +0000Teachers and police to be prioritised for Covid vaccine after over 50s
The body in charge of prioritising the vaccine rollout, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, will publish guidance later this month.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis?
Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:56:48 +0000Government changes deadline for plan to ease lockdown in England
Downing Street has widened the timeframe for when it plans to announce how lockdown in England will end.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:39:02 +0000Meghan Markle wins High Court privacy claim against Mail on Sunday
The case relates to articles which showed parts of a letter she had written to her father in August 2018.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:25:01 +0000Boots to fit staff with body cameras to protect them from customer abuse
The move comes after a concerning rise in abuse and assault aimed at retail staff across the nation during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:20:40 +0000Sadiq Khan hits out at Government over new cladding funding
The Mayor of London has said it is “shameful” that some people will still have to pay to have unsafe cladding removed from their buildings despite new funding.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:43:41 +0000'Can you book a summer holiday? - Matt Hancock's update
Mr Hancock said people want certainty over whether it was possible to go away this summer.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:24:23 +0000Khan suggests £500m VED 'raid' to replace boundary charge
Sadiq Khan and leaders from all five of the London Assembly's political parties have urged the transport secretary to allow Transport for London (TfL) to retain the £500m it raises every year in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).