News in Richmond

Tides are rising in Richmond as the weekend draws in and the month comes to a close.

There will be noticeably high river levels on the Thames from tomorrow (Friday, January 29).

Covid-19 tests for asymptomatic residents who are classed as essential workers, volunteering or providing vital support for a vulnerable resident will soon be available in three locations across Richmond.

Up to one in three people who have coronavirus never show any symptoms but may still be infectious.

The extension of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (Ulez) in the capital later this year should stop at the Thames bordering Richmond until Hammersmith Bridge is fully restored, a Conservative councillor has argued.

Cllr Seamus Joyce brought forward the motion at Richmond's full council meeting last night (January 26), arguing that residents and local businesses in Barnes, Mortlake, Sheen and Kew will be severely impacted if the Ulez boundary goes ahead as planned later this year.

Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, has responded to the Prime Minister's announcement that schools will not be re-opened before March 8, welcoming the time it will give the vaccine to be rolled out for the most vulnerable.

Sarah says: "I know first-hand how difficult the school closures are, especially for those who are required to continue working but don't qualify for a key worker place.

Could a Universal Basic Income be a way to improve the lives of Richmond residents?

Last night Richmond Council passed a motion from Green Party Councillor Monica Saunders calling for government to allow a local trial of a Universal Basic Income (UBI).

Enjoy these snaps of the deer in a snowy Richmond Park.

They were taken by Elliot Keen on Sunday when the park became a true winter wonderland.

Pat Schooling, who chaired the Richmond Borough in Bloom organising committee for 30 years, died on January 20 at the age of 92.

Throughout her time at the helm, she successfully managed to unite residents, local representatives, traders and councillors in joining her team to create an enthusiastic Bloom community across the whole Borough.

Responsible Richmond motorists have been praised after new data showed this borough ranks among the lowest in London for handing out parking fines.

Research by Compare the Market found 58,306 penalty charge notices were handed out in the past 12 months in Richmond.

Royal Parks Police said a person has been reported after a dog chased a large herd of deer in Richmond Park over the weekend.

Wendy Clark filmed these scenes in the snowy park on Sunday (January 24).

Minister for Media and Data John Whittingdale has praised Nub News for showing there is still a demand for community-focussed local journalism.

The Maldon MP's endorsement follows the expansion of Nub News into 62 towns across the UK in recent months, including the launch of Richmond Nub News in June last year.