Richmond and Twickenham Times

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:34:00 +0100
EastEnders star confirmed to be returning to BBC show 20 years after debut
Belinda Owusu will return to BBC soap EastEnders as Libby Fox, the supportive daughter of Denise Fox, played by Diane Parish.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:33:26 +0100
Where is the 2026 World Cup taking place and what are the dates - What to know
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking place soon. Find out which countries are hosting and the key dates.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:41:33 +0100
Weather to brighten up after heavy rain and strong winds batter the UK
The Met Office has forecast a warmer Sunday, June 7, after heavy rain and strong winds.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:32:00 +0100
Award-winning sitcom hailed 'best of all time' coming to BBC iPlayer for first time
The full box set of Schitt's Creek will arrive on BBC iPlayer today, available to stream on BBC iPlayer for the first time.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:57:36 +0100
Tributes paid as Doctor Who and The Bill star Patrick Godfrey dies aged 93
Patrick Godfrey, who played Leonardo Da Vinci in 1998 period drama Ever After: A Cinderella Story, has died aged 93.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:46:49 +0100
How to watch all of England's group matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Here's how you can watch each of England's group matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:56:40 +0100
Zoe Ball reportedly lands new job at rival radio station after leaving the BBC
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball is reportedly moving to Greatest Hits station.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:26:35 +0100
Buffy and Ted Lasso stars lead tributes to Anthony Head after death aged 72
Stars of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso have led the tributes for Anthony Head after his death aged 72.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:12:55 +0100
Ten-year-old wins special children's edition of ITV's The 1% Club
Ellie, a Year 6 pupil at Newland House School in Teddington, took victory in The 1% Club Kids Special on May 31.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:35:51 +0100
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso and Merlin star Anthony Head dies aged 72
Anthony Head, best known for his role as Rupert Giles in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:51:04 +0100
MOBO Awards founder Kanya King dies aged 57 after 'courageous' battle with cancer
MOBO Awards founder Kanya King has died at the age of 57 after a battle with colon cancer.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:07:41 +0100
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor causes fury after profiting on staff living at Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed private income from subletting properties on a royal estate.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:06:55 +0100
M&S axes service that shoppers 'absolutely swear by' from all stores after 16 years
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has confirmed its mobile Scan & Shop service has been discontinued - see shoppers' reaction to the decision.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
My trip to a hair clinic in Istanbul - a mecca for the bold, bald, and beautiful
I visited the hair clinic Esteworld in Istanbul to find out what makes it so special.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fundraising bubble show to help bring care home and nursery together
A bubbly night of fundraising is set to support a year-long intergenerational project.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sports sessions launched for homeless people near London stations
A charity is using sport and physical activity to help homeless people rebuild their lives and regain independence.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for mixed-use redevelopment on Upper Richmond Road West
Richmond Council has validated and decided on a range of planning applications in the past week.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:22:30 +0100
M&S Summer Beauty Bag 2026 is the best £40 I’ve spent on beauty this year, here's why
I tried the M&S Summer Beauty Bag 2026 - it’s one of the best beauty deals of the year. Here’s what’s inside the £40 beauty edit worth over £230.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:09:37 +0100
UK charity shop chain with 640 stores announces it will close 150 locations
The British Heart Foundation, which operates 640 stores UK-wide, has revealed it is set to shut 150 of its sites.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:51:07 +0100
Sainsbury’s to stop selling popular kitchen ingredient in major eco shake-up
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has announced it will phase out the sale of its own-brand brown eggs and instead sell white eggs.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:05:26 +0100
Lingerie brand that introduced Wonderbra to the UK liquidated
Gossard Limited appointed administrators on May 14, 2026, and has officially ceased trading.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:07:14 +0100
Asda to cut 1000 jobs as supermarket chain makes further push into automation
Asda is undergoing a major restructuring of its logistics operations, which will see more roles replaced or redefined by automated and robotic systems.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:05:44 +0100
Starbucks confirms the return of viral drink this summer as Brits left 'screaming'
Starbucks has confirmed that its viral Unicorn Frappuccino is returning to stores this summer.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:47:14 +0100
Universal names new UK theme park that's set to open in 2031
Universal’s first UK theme park, due to open in 2031, now has a name - will you be visiting?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:51:15 +0100
Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login
Halifax users have been reporting issues with the bank this morning (June 3) and have struggled to login, use the app and make payments.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:42:31 +0100
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:25 +0100
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones by offering them holidays and bucket list experiences - on the condition they agree to leave 'immediately.'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:37:40 +0100
Pizza Express announces the return of fan-favourite £1 mains deal
Pizza Express is offering customers a second main dish for just £1 when they purchase another main.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:10:39 +0100
UK brewery enters administration as survival crisis mounts amid 'challenging costs'
A brewery has entered administration as the UK’s beer sector faces mounting pressure.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:49 +0100
McDonald's announces major menu change with brand new burgers and collectible cups
McDonald's has announced a limited-edition menu for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See all the new menu items.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:21:53 +0100
High street fashion chain enters liquidation with 'closing down' sales
The company’s website is now offline, calls to its customer service line go unanswered, and emails bounce back.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:02:40 +0100
Sir David Attenborough not slowing down at 100 as energy remains ‘strong as ever’
Sir David Attenborough is not slowing down on his passion for the natural world despite recently turning 100 years old.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Londoners jailed in May including support worker who stole from vulnerable man
Our monthly round-up of the south London criminals sentenced to prison in May 2026.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything to know for Soccer Aid 2026 including how to watch and the line-ups
From actors like Tom Hiddleston and Danny Dyer to football legends Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott, there are plenty of huge names taking part.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
Here's why the Champions League final is on earlier this year and what time it's on
Arsenal and PSG are facing off in the the 2026 Champions League final, but while it typically starts at 8pm UK time, this year there has been a change.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:15:07 +0100
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:09:47 +0100
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:21:45 +0100
US fast food chain to rival McDonald’s as it confirms UK return after 17 years
A US Tex-Mex food chain is returning to the UK after it disappeared in 2009.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:33:32 +0100
McDonald's launches new 'drink of the summer' from next week
A new iced drink will be coming to McDonald's in time for summer and it's a twist on the classic matcha.

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:19:39 +0100
Sir David Jason makes ‘lucky’ admission as he reflects on 50 years in showbiz
Sir David Jason has admitted that he's been lucky in his 50-year TV career.

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:28:10 +0100
UK's record-breaking heatwave over as temperatures to cool down this weekend
The UK will begin to cool down as temperatures drop, marking the end of a record-breaking heatwave.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:08:17 +0100
Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’
Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’ - as 68 per cent often feel stuck in a food rut when deciding what to eat for dinner.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:43:12 +0100
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Uber makes big change to journeys in UK to give passengers better ‘peace of mind’
Uber passengers can now record audio during their journey in a move designed to offer "extra peace of mind" to users.

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:56:00 +0100
Paramedics launch dragon boat race fundraiser to get defibs in 'red zones'
The London Ambulance Charity is hosting its Dragon Boat Race event in Surrey Quays on July 16, to raise money for its Heart Starters campaign.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teddington resident to walk 270km to support families living in poverty
Andrew Stanley, 71, from Teddington, is taking on a 270km walking challenge to help raise money for Christian Aid.

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:27:55 +0100
EastEnders fans to see another secret character return tonight ahead of wedding
EastEnders fans will see another character return in tonight's (Tuesday, May 26) episode, following the return of Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean.

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:09:44 +0100
NHS issues 11am to 3pm 'stay inside' warning for thousands of Brits amid heatwave
Thousands of Brits are being urged to stay indoors as forecasters predict another day of extreme heat.

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter book sells for record £17,000 - how to spot rare copy worth £1,000s
A first-edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has sold for £17,000 at auction - how to tell if you have one just as valuable.

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