News in Richmond

Police in Richmond have alerted residents about a "dangerous fake NHS text" which incorrectly tells people they can apply for the coronavirus vaccine.

North Richmond Police shared a poster showing how the hoax works and advised people to report it to Action Fraud if they encounter it.

We're going back to the future with a new community event to show thanks to those who matter to you.

On the strike of 8pm on Thursdays in the first lockdown, residents stepped outside their homes with pots, pans and anything they could make a racket with in a show of appreciation for health workers.

A new national lockdown began today (Wednesday, January 6) amid a backdrop of fast spreading Covid-19.

It was calculated that one in 50 people in the country currently have the coronavirus.

Council leaders have slammed Covid-19 deniers after posters questioning the existence of the pandemic were placed around Richmond.

Posters under the headline Scamdemic were fixed to benches around Richmond Green and in other parks, which undermine public health messages.

With schools closing and children having to be educated at home during lockdown, Richmond Rugby Club will once again offer a second-hand tech drop-off point at the club every Saturday.

The club will have a drive-through drop-off point at the entrance of the Richmond Athletic Ground every Saturday from 11am to 1pm for anyone who wishes to donate laptops or tablets to support families and their children who do not have the necessary technology at home to continue their schooling.

Residents at Barchester's Lynde House care home, near Richmond Bridge, were delighted to receive the first round of the coronavirus vaccine in their care home along with a number of staff last week.

Dr Flynn, from Hampton Wick Surgery who led the vaccinations in Lynde House, had already administered the vaccine to staff who visited the surgery before Christmas.

Richmond Council's leader has spoken about the impact of the new national lockdown on council services.

Many including gyms and sports centres were already closed because Richmond has been in Tier 4 since December 20.

People have been urged to stay at home as much as possible in the new six-week national lockdown.

The new guidelines state that residents should stay in the area they live when going outside, including to visit green spaces and parks.

The community showed their appreciation this morning for a Twickenham legend.

Residents kept a social distance as they lined Church Street to give Francis Spencer of Hammertons Ferry a fitting send off.

The Prime Minister has announced a new six-week national lockdown in a bid to curb rapidly rising Covid-19 cases that threaten to overwhelm the NHS.

In an address to the nation at 8pm this evening (Monday, January 4), Boris Johnson said primary and secondary schools must move to remote learning from tomorrow, except for vulnerable children and those of key workers.