News in Richmond

The original and proud pioneer of dynamic reformer Pilates, Bootcamp Pilates, offers a range of fitness classes in Richmond.

Bootcamp Pilates has transformed the Reformer Pilates market since its origin in 2005; with its state of the art equipment, elite trainers and diverse class timetable.

An article written by Cllr Julia Cambridge, Vice-chair, Education and Children's Services Committee.

Today - March 8 - signals International Women's Day – a global celebration of female success and achievements, and a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by women across the world in the march towards gender parity.

At a difficult time for the Metropolitan Police following the resignation of the Commissioner, Cressida Dick, and a series of scandals, the South West Basic Command Unit, is taking steps to reach out to the community.

Chief Superintendent Liz Chapple is leading an initiative to help people across Richmond borough get to know the area's police officers and their work.

It is time to ban Russia from the World Cup this year in Qatar.

The Football Association has made the bold decision that England will not allow teams from any age group to play Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Sport must step up and use its soft power to shame Vladimir Putin and Russia.

UEFA has already taken the Champions League final away from St Petersburg and moved it to Paris, while Formula 1 has cancelled the Russian Grand Prix.

The Apple TV+ series TED LASSO which has been filmed in Richmond and Twickenham has become an award-winning global hit and is slowly building up its own fan base in the UK.

The series has a significant British actor contingent including Ted's co-star Hannah Waddingham who plays Rebecca and Brett Goldstein, who plays the Roy Keane tough-guy footballer Roy Kent. As well as the uplifting and inspirational characters and dialogue, the music has also been recognised and nominated for an Emmy.

The Bank of England is increasing interest rates and further rises are in the pipeline, which will, inevitably, push up the cost of home loans.

Home buyers with variable or tracker mortgages face increases in payments adding up to hundreds of pounds a year, just as they are hit with higher energy, food and other bills.

Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally settle their long-running grudge, which stretches back for over 15 years, in the ring tonight.

Competitiveness in sport is always healthy for fans and the popularity of the sport. In this case, the visceral hatred between the pair dates back to their amateur days.

The back and forth of buying a house – all the trips to the estate agent and solicitor, the surveyor visit and removals - creates time, expense, and carbon emissions.

Against the background of Britons increasingly trying to tread lightly on the planet, Greenacre Financial Services is offering a carbon neutral house buying process.

Novak Djokovic refuses to get vaccinated and he must realise this stance, whether he likes it or not, will give a platform to the anti-vaxxers.

He is presenting his approach as being 'pro-choice' in terms of supporting the right of individuals to make up their own minds about what happens to their body.