Surge testing deployed in London after Brazilian variant 'patient x' tacked down

The Twickenham MP met with higher education leaders this week to discuss proposed funding cuts.

Parents from a junior school in Twickenham are fundraising to give their children’s’ library a much-needed facelift.

Sadiq Khan has launched his mayoral re-election campaign with a focus on "jobs, jobs, jobs" for Londoners affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Amazon is to open a completely till-less new store in London, its first 'just walk out' shop outside the US.

Richmond Council's leader has once again spoken out to urge people to stick to Covid-19 social distancing restrictions.

A row over funding for repairs for Hammersmith Bridge broke out at Tuesday night’s budget meeting at Richmond Council (March 2).

Nearly 50 Wetherspoon pubs are set to reopen across south London next month, according to an announcement.

Richmond Council has agreed budget plans that will see residents’ tax bills rise by at least £58.

The Duke of Edinburgh has now spent 16 nights in hospital, his longest ever stay.

Sadiq Khan was today accused of “failing Londoners” by the GLA Conservatives after figures revealed a cut to affordable housing targets.

We will be bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers the next budget.

Employees will continue to receive 80% of their salary for hours not worked until the scheme ends.

A small group of travellers in Ham were immediately threatened with eviction after they arrived to a green space in the suburb earlier today (Wednesday, March 3).

A man has been jailed for a horrific machete attack in Tooting that left the victim with life-changing injuries to his arm.

Skylarks could be lost from Richmond and Bushy Parks, The Royal Parks has warned.

Two Scorpion machine guns and 40 rounds of ammunition have been seized after Met officers arrested a teenager near Chiswick Park tube station.

The overwhelming majority of south London’s boroughs are in the top 50 per cent of healthiest areas in the UK, according to data.

One in three children in London missed out on their top choice of secondary school, with lower success rates across the country on National Offer Day.

Battersea MP Marsha de Cordova has told broadcasters they need to “do better” after being confused on TV for another black, female MP – again.

A couple had a frightening awakening in the early hours when their building partially collapsed.

Prince Philip was moved to a second hospital for an infection and testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition on Monday.

Spring was just around the corner this weekend as the sun shined and temperatures spiked across London.

With schools set to start reopening across London next week, Richmond continues to have the lowest rate of coronavirus infection in southwest London.

An invasive insect species considered a pest by homeowners and farmers in the US and parts of Europe has been found in the UK.

Over fifty inspiring individuals, groups and businesses have been recognised in Richmond’s 2020 Community Heroes’ Awards.

The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for treatment.

An additional 100,000 Londoners could be “plunged into poverty” without further support from the Government, according to new research.

A number of suspects and criminals from across south London are still at large, and are currently listed in the Met Police's 'Most Wanted' list.

People will be able to have greater contact with their friends and family from early March.

There are different plans in place across the devolved nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The hike comes after the price was increased for the previous three years.

Prince Harry confirmed he is a fan of The Crown and opened up about his decision to withdraw from royal duties, insisting he “did not walk away”.

As the country and the rest of the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, the UK's Office of National Statistics (ONS) have produced an interactive map that charts the number of people who have sadly died as a result of contracting th...

Two musical best pals wrote a hilarious song - which perfectly summarises the PM’s lockdown ‘roadmap’ in just 60 seconds.

The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their jab, starting with under 50s.

DOG owners have been issued a warning after a deadly illness has been detected in Richmond and Wimbledon.

The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

Sadiq Khan’s GLA budget for 2021/22 has been approved in the London Assembly – despite more members voting against it than supporting it.

Relieved riders from a stables in Teddington will be celebrating their recent success in royal style.

TfL has issued updated travel advice ahead of planned strike action by bus drivers next week.

The head of state, who received her jab in January, said she understood that people who have never had a vaccine would find it “difficult”

Hello, we'll be bringing you live updates from Downing Street where Matt Hancock is set to make further announcements about the rollout of the Covid vaccine.

Face masks have become a normal part of life during the Covid pandemic - but when can we stop wearing them?

A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of knifepoint robberies across west London.

The £9bn high street recovery plan has been sent to Rishi Sunak for consideration.

Lidl GB has unveiled “a hat trick” of new supermarket openings today (Feb 25) in southwest London.

A director of a top south London-based modelling management agency says the industry still has a long way to go when it comes to diversity.

Several new restaurants in southwest London and north Surrey feature on a list of areas where fast food chain KFC plans to expand.

London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading think-tank has found.