Richmond And Twickenham Times
Mon, 03 May 2021 12:36:34 +0100SW London nurse calls on train passengers to protect NHS
A nurse is urging train passengers to follow government guidence in a new announcement being played at stations across South West London.
Sun, 02 May 2021 12:06:07 +0100South London cladding: Leaseholders facing huge bills speak out
Photo added of leaseholders (not named) on estate in Lambeth
Sun, 02 May 2021 17:14:43 +0100Search for baby after parents refuse to cooperate with doctors
Met Police are urgently appealing for help in locating a newborn baby girl after her parents refused to cooperate with doctors who warned them she was in need of urgent treatment.
Sun, 02 May 2021 10:17:00 +0100London 'Kill the Bill' protest: Thousands march on Home Office
London saw its largest "Kill the Bill" protest to date on Saturday (May 1) after thousands gathered to demonstrate against a proposed bill of law granting the police greater powers to clamp down on protest action.
Sun, 02 May 2021 15:11:16 +010090 per cent of Covid fines in London issued since Christmas
More than 15,000 fines were issued by police in London for breaches of Covid-19 laws over Christmas and the start of this year, figures show – around 90 per cent of all fines issued since the start of the pandemic.
Sun, 02 May 2021 10:58:46 +0100London Bank Holiday weather: Severe weather warning for wind
The Met Office has predicted a washout in London on Bank Holiday Monday, with strong winds forecast throughout the afternoon and night.
Sun, 02 May 2021 14:50:34 +0100This when you might be able to hug your loved ones again
Scientific advisors have given an estimated time frame of when people may be able to hug their loved ones- and it might be as early as June.
Sat, 01 May 2021 17:48:09 +0100Central Line to be hit by strike action on election day
Tube workers on the Central Line will strike next week on May 6, the same day voters head to the polls to elect the Mayor of London.
Sat, 01 May 2021 14:10:00 +0100Campaign to build Covid-19 memorial at St Paul's Cathedral
A crowdfunding campaign has launched in an effort to raise £2.3 million to build a permanent memorial in London to the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sat, 01 May 2021 10:32:55 +0100London Bank Holiday weather forecast: 'Washout' predicted
London's weather is set to remain largely settled throughout the early part of this Bank Holiday weekend, though forecasters predict it becoming increasingly wet and windy.
Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100This is why you must remain 'careful' after receiving your Covid-19 vaccine
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi stressed a need for those who are fully-vaccinated to remain vigilant despite being fully protected.
Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Royal Mail issue urgent warning ahead of May 6 elections
People who have registered for a postal vote are being reminded to post their completed ballot paper as early as they can.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:50:56 +0100Transport for London timetable changes for bank holiday weekend
Transport for London has announced timetable changes for the Tube and Overground on May 1 and 2.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:04:51 +0100Dogs to be kept on leads in Richmond and Bushy Parks
From Tuesday May 4 May until Monday 2 August 2021, dogs will be required to be on a lead in all areas of Richmond and Bushy Parks.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:50:24 +0100The 5 care providers looking to recruit Richmond workers
Richmond is facing the ‘greatest care worker shortage to date’, according to a consortium of care providers.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:19:37 +0100Hyde Park: Police hunt 9 men over anti lockdown violence
Police have released CCTV images of nine men linked to the violent anti-lockdown protest which saw 14 officers injured last weekend.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:59:56 +0100The South London News Podcast, S1, E2: Housing crisis
Some of the most talked-about issues to have made headlines in south London in recent weeks concern housing.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:19:04 +0100Jihadist who plotted gun and knife rampage set to appeal
A jihadist who plotted a gun and knife rampage with plans to target busy London sites is to challenge his conviction and life sentence at the Court of Appeal.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:32:04 +0100Rogue landlord fined over £15,000 over failings in Richmond
A rogue landlord has been fined tens of thousands of pounds after authorities found multiple failings across several properties they said had been repeatedly ignored.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:56:51 +0100The most common Covid vaccine side effects revealed in new study
The study also compared the AstraZeneca and Pfizer to see how side effects from the vaccines differ.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:39:30 +0100Mum shares heartbreak of only surviving triplet at St George's
A NEW TV programme at St Georges Hospital has left viewers in tears after a woman underwent a transfusion in her womb to save her only surviving triplet.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:54:00 +0100World's first floating sky pool set to open in Wandsworth
THE world’s first floating sky pool is set to open in south west London next month.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:49:09 +0100Warning over 'Covid-safe air purifier' scam in Richmond
Authorities in Richmond are warning business owners over a scam that convinces people to buy unnecessary air purifying machines by exploiting fears related to coronavirus.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:21:54 +0100Flood warning issued for River Thames across Richmond
The government's Flood Information Service has issued flooding alerts in areas across Richmond today.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:45:00 +0100Pensioner defends Freedom Passes ahead of London election
A 74-year-old is campaigning to protect the Freedom Pass – as she fears concessionary travel is in jeopardy for London's pensioners.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:03:52 +0100Greenpeace protest in Teddington against deep sea mining
Activists with Greenpeace groups in Kingston and Richmond protested against government plans to promote mining in the Pacific Ocean this weekend (April 24-25).
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:27:58 +0100Matt Hancock to lead a Downing Street press conference today
From vaccinations to the government's sleaze allegations- here are some things Matt Hancock might talk about at the press conference.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Decision on Mortlake Brewery postponed until after vote
The question of what is going to happen to the Stag Brewery site in Mortlake, near the finishing post of the Oxford-Cambridge boat race, has been rumbling on for a number of years now.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:42:55 +0100GMB host Susanna Reid pays tribute to south London hero
Susanna Reid paid an emotional tribute to a south Londoner who tragically died after jumping into the Thames to save a woman who fell from London Bridge on Saturday.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:24:04 +0100New Covid infections are up in some south London boroughs
The numbers of new Covid-19 infections in several south west London boroughs increased in the latest seven-day period measured in data released by Public Health England (PHE).
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:47:12 +0100Woman’s plan for self-locking ‘danger’ phone boxes in London
A woman is campaigning to turn London’s unused telephone boxes into ‘digital safety pods.’
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:07:07 +0100Twickenham MP to debate London air pollution in Parliament
Twickenham MP backs residents calls for change in air pollution policy in Parliament.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:14:05 +0100Man charged with rape in Richmond car park
Police have charged a man who raped a woman in a car park in Richmond.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:20:14 +0100Twickenham School Head wins prestigious national award
An inspirational Headteacher who has helped to transform Twickenham School has been nominated for a teaching award.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:47:33 +0100Pink supermoon set to brighten UK night skies next week
A pink supermoon is set to brighten the night skies over the UK next week, with the full moon reaching its closest point occurring at the end of the month according to the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:10:36 +0100Count Binface is 'more qualified' than London Mayor rivals
Count Binface has claimed he is "more qualified" than his opponents after he released his manifesto for London.
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:37:36 +0100Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole: Tributes paid to Thames hero
Tributes have been paid to a “brave” 20-year-old from south London who died after jumping into the Thames to save a woman who fell from London Bridge.
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:47:07 +0100London bus drivers’ strike suspended after improved offer
A planned strike by bus drivers in London on Monday has been suspended following an improved pay offer.
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100Car insurance change could mean your policy is invalid - what you need to know
The move could make your cover invalid if you don’t know about the new change.
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100You could be permitted to travel to up to 30 countries from May 17
Under Boris Johnson’s current roadmap out of lockdown travel abroad could be permitted as early as May 17.
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100Crime Gallery: South London's most wanted criminals
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.
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Kingston and Richmond grass verges to be cut less often
The grass on roadsides in Richmond and Kingston will be cut less often in a bid to improve biodiversity the council says.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:39:49 +0100Barnes Film Festival returns in June at Olympic Studios
Barnes’ annual film festival is back with a bang from June 17-23.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:32:46 +0100Schoolboy, 13, missing after falling into River Thames
A schoolboy is missing after falling from Tower Bridge into the River Thames.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:04:00 +0100Bronze ostrich from Twickenham sold for £1.8mil at auction
A sculpture of an ostrich which once belonged to Horace Walpole in Twickenham has sold at auction for more than £1.8 million.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:42:42 +0100Spanish plume: London faces 'mini-heatwave' at Bank Holiday
This week has already seen highs of 17C recorded across the country, and it seems as though the sun is here to stay.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:14:45 +0100Heathrow expansion in doubt following Boris Johnson comments
Plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport are in doubt following widespread opposition from the Prime Minister and London mayoral candidates.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:09:04 +0100Boris Johnson's lockdown roadmap could be delayed, Covid expert warns
The Prime Minister said he expects the roadmap to go ahead as planned but warned "there will be another wave of Covid" this year.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:41:49 +0100RECAP: Police confirm London Bridge Station safe after scare
Good afternoon and thanks for joining our live blog. We'll be keeping you updated with news of London Bridge Station, which remains closed as a 'suspicious item' was found on board a train.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:07:00 +0100South London barbers to test blood pressure in UK first
Barbers in south London are being trained to test the blood pressure of their customers to try and combat undiagnosed high blood pressure.