News in Richmond

Between running a business, being on call 24/7, and ensuring they take their 19 month old for her daily babyccino, you'll be hard pressed to find a family more organised and motivated than the Stanworths.

Sasha and Greg Stanworth own Greenacre Financial Services, a round-the-clock mortgage broker service which they run from their home in Isleworth with the help of their toddler Savannah, and miniature blue staffy, Roxy.

A teenager has been sentenced to four years and two months' imprisonment after stabbing a man during an attempted robbery in Kew.

Isaac Musoke, 18, from Brentford, was sentenced at Kingston Crown Court on Monday August 2, for Section 18 wounding with intent and attempted robbery.

The first two days of this month's London Underground strikes have been called off.

According to the Evening Standard, this is due to 'last ditch' talks between Tube bosses and union representatives.

Garden waste collections have been cancelled in Richmond for the third week in a row due to Covid-related absences.

Too many staff are isolating currently and crews are prioritising core waste and recycling collections in the borough this week.

The Mayor of Richmond, Cllr Geoff Acton, is running a scenic Fish and Chips Cruise down the Thames this September.

You can now book to join the Mayor for a scenic trip aboard the Southern Belle beginning in Richmond.

Hundreds of paddle boarders and litter pickers will take to the Thames and towpaths of Richmond once again this year to clear plastic and other rubbish.

The paddle board and river clean up event will go from Kew Bridge to Richmond's River Lane on Thursday 9th September, starting at noon.

Kew Gardens is opening up its gates to cyclists next week for a special evening bike ride.

Kew does not usually allow bikes inside so this is a unique opportunity to see the amazing Gardens from a new angle!

A London Underground strike taking place on four separate days throughout the month will start tomorrow, the RMT has said.

According to the Evening Standard, the union said there had been a 'solid vote for action' from its members and subsequent talks 'failed to resolve' the issue.

Three young people have set their minds to raise money for a Richmond charity supporting children with additional needs and disabilities.

Rosie, 16, Rudi, 16 and Xavie, 18, have decided to complete 15 challenges in aid of Skylarks charity as part of its 15th birthday celebrations.

A four-day London Underground strike will go ahead next month as planned, the RMT has said.

According to the Evening Standard, the union said there had been a 'solid vote for action' from its members and subsequent talks 'failed to resolve' the issue.