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Richmond Road's new Lidl supermarket announces opening plans

By The Editor

23rd Feb 2021 | Local News

CGI of what the new Lidl supermarket will look like

UPDATE: Official opening date for new Lidl supermarket announced

This artistic impression is what East Twickenham's new Lidl will look like when it opens this autumn.

£1.55 to cross river at Hammersmith Bridge - but new ferry delayed

By The Editor

23rd Feb 2021 | Local News

Hammersmith Bridge viewed from Castelnau in Barnes. Photo by Reach photographer Darren Pepe

The Hammersmith Bridge ferry service is unlikely to be up and running before the summer, Transport for London has announced.

TfL also said today (Tuesday, February 23) it is "expected" that the service will charge passengers £1.55 ride.

Praise for hardworking Richmond doctors as covid cases plummet

By The Editor

23rd Feb 2021 | Local News

Heat map shows the latest number of coronavirus cases in Richmond

One of Richmond's top health officials has praised local doctors for "working their socks off" to roll out the coronavirus vaccination programme, and said it could have helped in bringing down the numbers of coronavirus cases locally.

Dr Patrick Gibson, the GP borough chair for Richmond upon Thames, spoke to Cllr Jim Millard this week on the Talk Richmond podcast.

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By The Editor

23rd Feb 2021 | Local News

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Richmond Nub News began the free newsletter service earlier in February meaning each and every Friday we will be bringing hyperlocal news straight to your inbox.

All bans on social contact could be lifted in June as roadmap out of lockdown published

By The Editor

22nd Feb 2021 | Local News

All legal restrictions on social contact may end in June – with beer gardens reopening in April.

A new four-step plan to ease lockdown could see all legal limits on social contact lifted by June 21, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today.

New play road unveiled at primary school

By The Editor

22nd Feb 2021 | Local News

A new play road within the playground at a school in Ham was unveiled over half-term.

The play road at St Richard's CE Primary School will let pupils practise their scooting and cycling skills in a safe way.

UP CLOSE WITH: Richmond family band singing the Riverboat Ska

By The Editor

20th Feb 2021 | Local News

The Lemon Sharks of London performing on deck

Richmond-based band Lemon Sharks of London is a true family affair with mum Pat on drums and vocals, dad Ramez on lead guitar and vocals, sons Callum aged 18 on bass/rhythm guitar and vocals, and Aidan aged 16 guesting on keyboards and vocals. Normally Ramez's brother Rufus plays bass, but during lockdown Callum stepped in.

The West London band describes their musical orientation as an eclectic mix of blues, rock, funk, ska, reggae and punk.

Old benches in Pembroke Lodge Gardens to be replaced

By The Editor

20th Feb 2021 | Local News

The Royal Parks is replacing benches within Pembroke Lodge Gardens.

Many of the benches are over 40 years old and their condition is such that they now need to be replaced.

Police roadblock after collision on Richmond Bridge

By The Editor

19th Feb 2021 | Local News

The collision happened around the centre of the bridge

Richmond Bridge is shut to traffic from the town centre after a collision near the centre of Richmond Bridge.

Two police cars have enforced a roadblock at the roundabout at the point that Hill Street meets the bridge.

Calls to ban traffic intensify after serious crash in Richmond Park

By The Editor

19th Feb 2021 | Local News

Police tape replaces the railings. Photo by Jack Fifield

Residents and politicians have raised concerns about safety in Richmond Park after yesterday's horror crash left a car crumpled and a cyclist suffering facial injuries.

The London Cycling campaign called on the Royal Parks to close the park to through traffic.

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