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Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Parents may have to test children twice a week for Covid-19 when schools reopen
A health minister said there is “work in progress”following reports that parents could be asked to test their children at home twice a week.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £5 million plan to aid economic recovery
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced plans to launch a £5 million post-Covid tourism drive to aid London’s recovery from the pandemic once it is safe to reopen.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0000
Plans unveiled for new vaccination sites in SW London
Plans for more mass vaccination sites in South West London have been unveiled.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:19:06 +0000
Teddington Athletic dad worked on new UEFA documentary
A Teddington Athletic FC parent has helped to create a new documentary aimed at tackling discrimination in football.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Covid vaccine calculator shows when you'll get jab
Millions of people across the UK have been given their first Covid vaccine  - but when will you get your jab?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:38:39 +0000
Cyclist taken to hospital after car crash in Richmond Park
A cyclist was hospitalised with injuries sustained after a serious crash at Richmond Park earlier this morning (Thursday, February 18).

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 vaccine myths debunked by experts
Councils are appealing for people to make “informed decisions” on the Covid-19 vaccine as it tries to bust myths associated with the jab.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:21:54 +0000
When will gyms reopen in England? - What we know so far
Gyms have not been able to open at all this year amid new lockdown restrictions introduced in January.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Luisa Porritt: Apprenticeship hub could help 'lost generation'
Mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt has outlined plans to introduce an apprenticeships hub in London to avoid a “lost generation” of young people.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Home Bargains opens new store in Twickenham
Home Bargains has invested £1 million into a new store in Ivybridge Retail Park, Twickenham.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:31:05 +0000
Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh 'unwell in hospital'
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has been taken to hospital "as a precaution" after feeling unwell, it has been reported.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:04:03 +0000
Richmond's 'Rough Sleeper Recovery Plan'
New measures to reduce the number of rough sleepers in Richmond after lockdown have been set out by the Council.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:56:31 +0000
'Powerjam' offers young musicians a chance
A band project is motivating young songwriters to stay creative over lockdown.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:21:37 +0000
Campaigner says we should chose when we decide to die
A widow whose husband died painfully is campaigning to change the law on assisted suicide in the UK.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:43:06 +0000
When will hairdressers reopen in England? - What we know so far
Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:11:01 +0000
4 things need to happen before lockdown is lifted, NHS chiefs say
NHS chiefs have set out four key tests that they believe must be passed before Boris Johnson should consider easing lockdown restrictions in England.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sadiq 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 +0000
Which 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 +0000
Controversy 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 +0000
1.7 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 +0000
Khan 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 +0000
Who 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 +0000
Census 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 +0000
Richmond 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 +0000
Latest 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 +0000
Quarantined 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 +0000
Barnes 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 +0000
Recap 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 +0000
Richmond 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 +0000
Full 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 +0000
Little 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 +0000
Richmond 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 +0000
Boris 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 +0000
Road 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 +0000
Cladding 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 +0000
When 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 +0000
1 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 +0000
Anger 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 +0000
When 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 +0000
Covid: 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 +0000
Drivers 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 +0000
River 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 +0000
London 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 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Covid-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 +0000
The 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 +0000
Plan 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.



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