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.
Chris Robshaw's Farewell match at Twickenham cancelled due to COVID-19 breach
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5th Nov 2021 | Local News
Harlequins legend Chris Robshaw has lost out on the chance to play one final game at Twickenham stadium.
He was due to turn out for The Barbarians against England at Twickenham this weekend.
The leader of Richmond Council, Gareth Roberts, has given his latest COVID-19 Update.
The Liberal Democrat member for Hampton revealed the latest statistics.
Local MP Munira Wilson challenges Transport Minister on extra tax
By The Editor
5th Nov 2021 | Local News
In Parliament, Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham and Teddington, challenged the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, whether it was fair to force Londoners to pay extra tax to keep Transport for London (TfL) afloat, whilst commuters from outside London would not.
This follows reports that the Government will take direct control of TfL unless Sadiq Khan, Mayor for London, accepts measures including higher council tax for Londoners, a larger congestion charge zone and higher fares in return for emergency funding.
The RNLI's annual Fish Supper Quiz takes 'plaice' tomorrow evening.
The Quiz will of course happen on Zoom with a 7pm start time.
Planning permission has been given to brick-up the cash machine outside Barclays.
The branch of the high-street bank is set to close on November 6th.
The number of crimes committed in Teddington last month dramatically fell.
In total 45 crimes were committed in the area during September - down from 73 in August and 70 in July.
Workers in Teddington to get more support from Chancellor Rishi Sunak
By The Editor
5th Nov 2021 | Local News
Workers in Teddington are set to get more support from the government.
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is set unveil some new measures today.
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