News in Richmond

A pop-up library has now opened on Quadrant Road while Richmond's main library is closed for repair.

The temporary library is at the Richmond Library Annexe on Quadrant Road, a few steps away from the main library doors.

The Strawberry Moon is set to rise tomorrow as the sun dips below the horizon.

The clouds over Richmond on Monday might have made a damp squib of the Summer Solstice this year but look to the skies for a sweet sight at sunset tomorrow night because a Strawberry Moon is set to rise as the sun dips below the horizon.

Many of the top names in children's literature are to appear at London's largest dedicated children's literature festival this weekend.

The Barnes Children's Literature Festival returns with in-person events this weekend, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27.

Several Richmond campaign groups came together on Saturday June 19 to protest at the exit of Richmond Athletic Ground where a cyclist from Whitton was killed in March.

Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth (RTFoE), Richmond Cycling Campaign, Extinction Rebellion, and various other campaign groups staged a protest at the spot where Imelda Seymour, a 58 year-old teacher, was tragically killed in March.

A rise in crime, drug dealing, and violence has triggered an appeal to London Mayor Sadiq Khan to re-open a police station in 'soft target' Richmond.

A petition supporting action has received more than 500 signatories, including many parents of teenagers, and is hoping to hit a target of more than 1,000.

A blaze consuming around 100 tonnes of waste at a recycling centre last night in Richmond is now under control but the centre has been closed until further notice.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to the fire at the Re-use and Recycling Centre next to the Thames Path on Townmead Road at 8.43pm on Sunday, June 20.

We're more than halfway through June and it's almost time for the Summer Solstice!

This twice-yearly event occurs when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt towards the sun, making it the day with the longest period of sunlight.

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for London today and parts of Richmond are at risk of flooding from heavy rain and thunderstorms.

It said that flooding to low-lying land, roads, and riverside gardens is possible throughout the day and a map of Richmond shows parts of Richmond Park are are risk of flooding.

The Royal Parks has launched a campaign to help preserve the natural habitats in places like Richmond Park.

The campaign aims to encourage people to observe animals in the parks from afar but not interefere with or distress the wildlife.

The Park Lane Stables team is settling in well at its new temporary home in Petersham and is now ready for visitors again. Nub News visited for a tour and to catch up with Owner Natalie O'Rourke...

Since the charity's move from its Teddington home a few weeks ago staff and volunteers have been busy organising everything over at the new site.