News in Richmond

The lights went out for more than three hours in central Richmond this afternoon.

Businesses, pubs, cafes, shops and homes fell dark at shortly after 1pm and power was not restored until after 4pm, according to UK Power Networks.

Richmond Police have issued a missing person alert for a 49-year-old man from Whitton.

A spokesman said: "Charles is missing from his home in Whitton, Twickenham.

A remarkable insight into life in Britain in the 'Roaring 20s' is to be offered by a new exhibition at the National Archives, Kew.

It forms part of a series of events that will shed new light on an era – often misrepresented as a time of boom and plenty – to coincide with the publication of the 1921 census this week.

Commuters across the borough, including workers heading for central London and school children, have been warned of train service cuts linked to Covid-19.

South Western Railway (SWR) has admitted that staff absence will trigger a series of short notice cancellations in the coming days.

The government has been accused of wasting £400,000 of taxpayers' money on a non-existent ferry service across the Thames at Hammersmith.

The Department for Transport sanctioned the spending on the scheme that was originally devised to carry foot passengers across the river following the closure of Hammersmith Bridge.

Richmond Council made over £300,000 over the last two years from TV shows such as The Crown, Doctor Who and Ted Lasso.

The Council revealed in a Freedom of Information request that it earned £306,976.92 between November 2019 to October 2021 from film and TV production companies.

Police in Richmond have announced a series of extra foot patrols amid reports of violence and thefts.

Residents in the town centre and surrounding streets can expect to see a greater police presence over the next few weeks.

Sir Mo Farah has praised 'Father Vlad' of St Mary's University following the completion of an epic fundraising effort to help buy a new chapel organ.

The story featured on the BBC's 'Song of Praise' programme at the weekend, which explored the connection between faith and fitness.

THE leader of the local stables who fought a high-profile battle to stay in the town has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Years honours.

Natalie O'Rourke, proprietor of Park Lane Stables Riding for the Disabled (RDA), was given the honour for services to People with Disabilities and to the community in Teddington.

As more and more events are being organised locally Nub News is launching a new weekly round-up of what's on in Richmond each weekend.

Every Thursday we will now bring you our top picks of the events in our town for the coming weekend.