News in Richmond

A new vision for culture in Richmond is being developed - and your views are needed!

Richmond Council said: "Now more than ever we recognise the value of arts, parks, sports and libraries in enriching and improving the lives of residents and visitors and the opportunities these services present in supporting us to manage some of the current and future challenges the borough faces.

Have you ever stopped and wondered what was behind this imposing green door in the centre of Richmond?

It can be found on George Street and is now in the hands of supermarket giant Marks & Spencer.

The four bridges in Richmond borough classed as "substandard" all cross railway lines.

This means they are unable to carry the heaviest vehicles now seen on our roads, including lorries of up to 44 tonnes.

Fudge the cockapoo puppy from Richmond is officially famous.

Our video on the rescue of the eight-month-old puppy from the fast-moving River Thames has clocked up a staggering 90,000+ views online.

A new delicatessen opened in Richmond today.

Green Village Group is in the Colonnades row of shops on Hill Street in the space formerly occupied by Moss Bros.

John Lewis - not that one, the other one who everyone entering Richmond Park should thank for their ability to do so (he's on Sheen Gate if you want to do so personally). In 1755, he came to Sheen Gate, and attempted to walk through.

This was an act of rebellion because Richmond Park's appointed ranger, Princess Amelia, had chosen to restrict entry to the park to people with carriages and special tickets - basically, her mates.

Children from the borough's lowest-income families will continue to receive school meal vouchers this February half term.

Since the October half-term, Richmond Council has continued to fund school holiday food support packages for vulnerable children, meaning that children from the borough's lowest income families don't go hungry over the school break.

It was a bumper Saturday night draw for cash winners in Richmond borough's Get Lucky Local community lottery.

Seven players won a £25 cash prize in Draw 13 and twenty one players won three free tickets for next week's big Valentine's draw.

Our MP has waded into the debate about cycling in Richmond Park.

Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, wants to see more people getting on their bikes, but is concerned that certain behaviour discourages others.

This National Apprenticeship Week, the Met is calling on non-degree-holding Londonersto apply to join as a police constable – while working towards a fully funded degree.

The Police Constable Degree ApprenticeshipProgramme (PCDA), whichformally recognises policing as a profession, will provide new recruits with the knowledge and skillspolice officers demonstrate every day.