News in Richmond

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.

A teenager has been convicted after stabbing a man during an attempted robbery in Kew.

Isaac Musoke, 18, of Perran Walk in Brentford, was found guilty of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and attempted robbery on Tuesday, June 22.

Popular BBC show Antiques Roadshow has begun filming in Richmond, Nub News can reveal.

Vans, tents and a marquee emblazoned with the show's logo were visible at Ham House, located on the Thames in south Richmond, yesterday evening (24 June).

Residents in Richmond upon Thames are being urged to look out for their annual voter registration email ahead of next year's Council elections, and not to delete the message as spam.

Over the next few weeks, residents will receive an email with their registration information inviting them to make sure that their information is up to date.

A Richmond pub has closed over the weekend due to a staff member receiving a positive covid test.

The Rising Sun in Richmond said it is closing as a precaution while it waits for all its staff to receive their test results.

Since indoor venues have been allowed to reopen their doors we have seen a host of events going on throughout Richmond and across the country.

Of course, yet again some events have been postponed and cancelled due to the government's announcement last week that it will further delay the easing of lockdown.