The police have closed off Kingston Bridge in both directions.
Currently this is due to a security alert - we will bring you more information as we get it.
The King's Head Teddington want to reward your pandemic heroes
By The Editor
5th Nov 2021 | Local News
We all know someone who has gone that extra mile during the pandemic.
Well The King's Head want to reward these very people.
Bushy Park is famous for its deer - and we have seven great photos of them to view.
Taken by our resident photographer Sue Lindenberg these impressive animals are definitely part of the reason why Bushy is so special.
An 11 point update from our local MP Munira Wilson on COVID Vaccine Trial, Transport Tax and more
By The Editor
5th Nov 2021 | Local News
1. The Extra Mile – supporting families in need
Last week, I visited the Extra Mile project at Hampton Methodist Church. This fantastic initiative, run entirely by volunteers, collects baby and children's clothes, toys and equipment (up to age ten) and distributes them to local families in need, following referrals from social services, children's centres and healthcare professionals.
Richmond Council Leader hits back as congestion charge could come to the borough
By The Editor
5th Nov 2021 | Local News
The leader of Richmond Council has slammed the government's suggestion that Transport for London could extend the congestion charge amid emergency talks over a new bailout.
The controversial move was among a series of measures suggested in a leaked letter from the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, earlier this month. It also suggested raising money by adding a new transport precept to Londoners' council tax bills.
Over 200 people sign petition to let vulnerable people back into Bushy Park
By The Editor
5th Nov 2021 | Local News
Bushy Park was closed to traffic during lockdown but a new petition has been launched to open it back up - especially for vulnerable people.
Here is Charlotte Morris' story that is driving the petition:
Harlequins legend Chris Robshaw apologises as bubble breach cancels last chance at Twickenham
By The Editor
5th Nov 2021 | Local News
England were scheduled to face The Barbarians this past weekend in a hotly-tipped Twickenham tussle.
However due to a breach of The Barbarians COVID bubble the game had to be called off.
It was a historic weekend for local side Hampton and Richmond Borough.
The Beavers have qualified for the first round proper of the FA Cup - for only the fourth time in their history.
The government has shown no signs of changing their minds in the free school lunches row.
This comes despite pressure from England and Manchester United player Marcus Rashford.
Richmond Council agree meal support for most vulnerable school children, after Government fails to agree funding
By The Editor
5th Nov 2021 | Local News
Following the Government announcement that they will not be extending a school meal voucher scheme, Richmond Council is developing a Covid19 half term food support package for vulnerable children, meaning that children from the borough's lowest income families don't go hungry over the schools' break.
Earlier this week, MPs voted against a proposal to make free school meals available outside term time for the next six months.
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