News in Richmond

If you have found it a struggle keeping up with all the new Covid-19 rules, you will not be the only one.

This week the nation is being lifted out of lockdown and regions placed under varying degrees of restrictions, with Richmond moving into Tier 2.

Prizes were scooped by 27 players in this week's community lottery Get Lucky Local and helped raise funds for 17 local charities and groups.

Five winners won £25 and their nominated good causes were Hampton and Richmond Borough Youth FC, Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club, TAG Youth Club, Hampton Hill Theatre and the 2nd Teddington Scout Group.

A frightened group of fallow deer nearly trampled a photographer after they were sent stampeding by a puppy which was off the lead.

The dramatic incident, captured by photographer Max Ellis, happened in a foggy Bushy Park on Friday morning (November 27) amid mounting concern about confrontations between pet dogs and deer in Richmond's Royal Parks.

Looking for inspiration about what to buy your relatives this Christmas?

The charity Friends of Richmond Park is selling a range of gifts and net proceeds from sales will fund conservation work in the park.

Tens of thousands of people are being sought to administer coronavirus vaccines across the country.

Richmond residents can now register their interest in joining the Covid-19 Vaccine Team. "Your contribution will be vital in fighting the pandemic in your community," the billing reads.

It's official: Richmond is one of the happiest places to live in the UK.

A survey by Rightmove asked residents to tell us how they feel about where they live and rank their experiences on ten happiness factors.

Police issued dozens of fines today after drivers sought alternative parking spaces in Richmond Park - on the grass.

Royal Parks said it was expecting car parks to fill up by 10am after three busy weekends over lockdown. "From recent experience we expect car parks to be full by around 10am on both days this weekend," the charity said. "Please leave your cars at home to avoid spending your valuable weekend time stuck in traffic."

Engineers have given an insight into the recent work they carried out on Richmond Lock and Weir – and explained why it was an unusual year for the draw-off.

The 18-day lifting of the weir drew to a close on Friday (November 27).

Ham Lands local nature reserve is located on the bend of the River Thames between Richmond and Kingston. Ham Lands has a rich mix of habitats including woodland, scrub, grassland and wetlands, that contain a wide diversity of plants and animals, including many rare species that are hard to find in London. Its history is fascinating. Check out the Friends of Ham Lands website to find out more and subscribe to the newsletter to find out what's occurring.

As autumn progresses, we have experienced some magnificent colours in the leaves and fruit, from brilliant reds to golden yellows. We have also enjoyed many wonderful blue skies and some amazing sunsets.

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