News in Richmond

The Gap store in Richmond is set to close down after the clothing retailer announced it was shutting all of its 81 stores in the UK and moving to online sales only.

The closure of the shop at 47 George Street, next door to Accessorize, comes as part of a strategic review by the company into its operations in Europe.

Under 50s across Richmond borough are being urged to get their second Covid-19 vaccination amid evidence the area has fallen behind the rest of London.

The Government's Coronavirus Dashboard shows that 53.18% of people in Richmond aged 45-49 have had two doses of vaccine, which compares to a London average of 58.1%.

An Australian-themed Richmond restaurant is bringing a slice of the Antipodes to Twickenham's Strawberry Hill with a new all-day brunch restaurant.

Antipodea is opening up its fourth branch in Radnor Gardens next Wednesday, July 7.

A car crashed into a fence on Dark Hill in Richmond Park this morning, the Royal Parks Police have said.

The driver of the car was not injured.

Rumours have been flying about the UK version of the much-acclaimed French comedy-drama Call My Agent! and Nub News can confirm that Netflix has been using Richmond borough among the new series' locations.

Filming finished yesterday at Richmond Theatre and although it has been shrouded in mystery, security hinted that indeed it was Call My Agent! that was being produced inside the theatre.

Pupils at a Richmond school took to the streets last week to protest against idling cars at a level crossing near their school.

Year 6 children at Thomson House School in Mortlake held their peaceful 'idling action' protest last Wednesday, June 23, at the Sheen Lane level crossing.

Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney has urged her constituents to get behind two critical Hammersmith Bridge planning applications so that the replacement ferry service can begin operation as quickly as possible.

In order for the ferry, which has faced several delays, to be put into place, two planning applications must be approved for landing piers on either side of the Thames.

The application consultation for a marine licence for the new temporary ferry crossing beside Hammersmith Bridge ends today and residents are being urged to submit a response.

The proposed ferry would provide a 3-minute commuter link between Hammersmith shore and Barnes shore while the bridge is being repaired.

An environmental charity cleared rubbish in Richmond on Saturday June 26 as part of its campaign to clean one million miles' worth of waste.

Surfers Against Sewage volunteers worked along the river front in Kew to help clean up rubbish and waste that had washed ashore, filling several bags of waste plastic and other litter.

Filming for popular BBC series Antiques Roadshow took place at Ham House last week, attracting the attention and curiosity of local residents.

As we previously reported , production for the show started on Thursday 24 June and vehicles, tents and film crew could all be seen from outside the stately home.