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Watch: stag rams car in reminder of rutting season in Richmond Park

By The Editor

18th Sep 2020 | Local News

Screenshot from Adam's video of the stag ramming a car

This footage of a distressed stag ramming a car highlights the need to keep a safe distance from the wild animals of Richmond Park.

As we reported last week, the annual rut takes place in Richmond and Bushy Parks between September and November.

Covid-19: Week-on-week testing in Richmond falls

By The Editor

18th Sep 2020 | Local News

Residents should not get tested if they have no symptoms, the council says

The number of Covid-19 tests carried out in Richmond has fallen, reflecting the shortage that is gripping the country.

In the week to last Friday, September 11, a total of 2,188 people were tested for the virus.

New permanent bridge to cross the Thames could be built

By The Editor

17th Sep 2020 | Local News

A new, permanent bridge could be built near Hammersmith Bridge while it is being repaired, a town hall leader has said.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council leader Stephen Cowan made the surprising announcement on Wednesday, September 16.

Twickenham Stadium covid testing centre is closing

By The Editor

17th Sep 2020 | Local News

The testing centre at Twickenham Stadium. Photo by Con O'Brien

Our regional drive-in testing centre for Covid-19 is closing.

The facility at Twickenham Stadium is closing at the end of the month, Richmond Council said.

Will we see covid marshals in Richmond?

By The Editor

17th Sep 2020 | Local News

The PM wants marshals to enforce the new 'Rule of Six', but many councils want funding for them

Announcing the new 'Rule of Six', the Prime Minister said covid marshals would be coming to high streets across the country to enforce the rules.

They would be tasked with ensuring that social distancing is maintained in towns and city centres.

NHS covid app goes live in a week and Richmond firms told to get on board

By The Editor

17th Sep 2020 | Local News

Richmond businesses have been urged to download QR codes ahead of the launch of the new NHS Covid-19 app.

Last week the government announced that a new app which aims to support the NHS Test and Trace programme in England will be launched on Thursday, September 24.

Schools use stewards to enforce mask wearing at collection times

By The Editor

17th Sep 2020 | Local News

Parents are urged to wear masks at the school gates

Parents and guardians should socially distance and wear face coverings if possible at the school gates, Richmond Council said.

As children and young people have been returning to schools over the past few weeks, the local authority has written to all parents and carers about their conduct while dropping off or picking up their children.

Queues for bargains at House of Fraser with only days until closure

By The Editor

17th Sep 2020 | Local News

Shoppers queue to get into the department store on Wednesday

House of Fraser is proving its popularity in its final week in Richmond with a closing down sale.

The shop is shutting for good on Sunday, September 20.

Lack of coronavirus testing 'a very dangerous state of affairs'

By Guest

17th Sep 2020 | Local News

New guidance on when you should get tested has been issued

I have been very concerned to hear stories from quite a few constituents this week about not being able to get a Covid-19 test. This is a very dangerous state of affairs, with children back in school, students returning to university, and workers being encouraged to return to their workplaces. The rate of transmission is now around 1.2, and cases are rising rapidly. The only way we can get this virus back under control will be rapid testing, tracing and isolating.

This is not an unforeseen event. The return to school, university and work was bound to cause a rise in demand for testing.

Killer dog not seized despite police speaking to owner

By Guest

16th Sep 2020 | Local News

An Irish wolfhound-type dog was involved in Richmond Park attack (stock photo)

The dog which killed a young deer in Richmond Park last weekend has not been seized, police said.

The attack by an Irish wolfhound sent shockwaves through the Richmond community.

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