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MP LAUNCHES LOCAL RAIL SERVICES SURVEY
Local Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson has launched a survey asking residents for their views on South Western Railway (SWR) services in our area. You can respond to the survey here. The survey follows the announcement by South Western Railway (SWR) that it is conducting the first review of its timetable in over 20 years.…
FIRE SERVICE OFFERS ADVICE FOR HEATWAVE BANK HOLIDAY
Fire crew called to fire outbreak on towpath between Teddington and Richmond Firefighters tackled a blaze in a dead tree in Bushy Park London Fire Brigade is sharing advice to help Londoners enjoy the hot weather safely, ahead of the capital’s first potential heatwave of the year. As forecasters predict temperatures in excess of 30 degrees Celsius, and the UK Health Security Agency…
ORGANISED CRIME GANG SENTENCED AT KINGSTON CROWN COURT FOR £8m DRUGS CONSPIRACY
Five men have been jailed for a total of 84 years Kingston Crown Court for their involvement in a major organised crime group responsible for importing and supplying Class A drugs worth millions of pounds into London. Andrzej Walas, 48, of Hubert Road, Slough was sentenced to 26 years’ imprisonment, Robert Francuz, 43, of Heath…
ANDY MURRAY TAKES LIFE LESS SERIOUSLY IN HILARIOUS TV AD
Andy Murray with the manager of the Teddington Constitutional Club in Stanley Road YOU CAN WATCH THE AD HERE: “It’s not about him” This is the television commercial tennis star Andy Murray filmed in the unlikely setting of the Teddington Constitutional Club. The former Wimbledon and Olympic champion was filmed at the club in Stanley…
TED LASSO SHOPLIFTER NICKED
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted the Ted Lasso merchandise shop in Paved Court, Richmond, police revealed today. The shop, which opened in July 2024 after the global success of the Apple TV+ comedy, attracts fans from all over the world. It stocks replica shirts, scarves, mugs and other accessories and is likely to experience…
RIVER CAMPAIGN GROUP SOLAR ATTACK THAMES WATER’S REVISED PROPOSALS
SOLAR campaign leader Ian McDuff The campaign fighting against the ‘Thames Sewage Pump’ tonight issued a robust response to the latest efforts by Thames Water to engage public consultation in the controversial scheme and described the new proposal as ‘more disruptive.’ Their response stated: “Thames Waterʼs proposed sewage pump plan reveal a project that…
ONERICHMOND CHARITY LAUNCHES DRAGON’S DEN-TYPE EVENT TO SUPPORT LOCAL CAUSES
Jim Rosenthal will be turning his extensive sports broadcasting and TV presenting experience to a new kind of stage this June, helping the new charity OneRichmond to celebrate the work of six incredible local charities in a Dragon’s Den type event. During his extensive career in sports journalism Jim Rosenthal became one of the best…
MAJOR UPDATE FOR THAMES SEWAGE PUMP PLANS AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Digital TDRA Project Update Newsletter – May 2026 Thames Water is launching a new public consultation process from 21 May until 18 June to hear more views about the controversial plans for the Teddington Direct River Abstration scheme (TDRA) or the ‘Thames Sewage Pump’ as local campaigners have described the project. The company also…
‘WE WILL BE A COUNCIL FOR ALL,’ VOWS COUNCIL LEADER
‘Across every committee and portfolio, our focus remains on delivering for residents,’ says council leader Richmond Council’s leadership team, committee chairs and key appointments have been confirmed for the 2026/27 municipal year following the Council’s Annual Meeting at York House, Twickenham. Councillors last night formally approved appointments to the Council’s principal committees and decision-making bodies, alongside lead member and champion responsibilities that will help…
