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New advice on covid testing in Richmond as country faces shortage

By The Editor

16th Sep 2020 | Local News

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

The council in Richmond has issued new guidance on getting tested for Covid-19.

Shortages in testing capability has been reported across the UK, with the Health Secretary Matt Hancock saying it could take weeks to fix.

Hammersmith Bridge: 71% in Richmond impacted by closure, survey finds

By Guest

16th Sep 2020 | Local News

Sarah Olney MP has been campaigning for funding to repair the dilapidated bridge

Richmond Park's MP Sarah Olney has surveyed residents about how the closure of Hammersmith Bridge has impacted them.

More than 2,300 residents from across the borough responded.

Revealed: The pandemic's impact on Richmond businesses

By The Editor

16th Sep 2020 | Local News

Orpheus restaurant reopened earlier in September

The shock of Covid-19 on business in Richmond has been laid bare in a new survey.

Impact on cash flow, falls in customer demand and meeting fixed costs were the main issues raised by more than 200 businesses in a Richmond Council survey.

'Sophisticated' Covid-19 scam promises people cheaper council tax

By The Editor

16th Sep 2020 | Local News

Victims are being directed to a fake website

Fraudsters are exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic with a scam in which they promise Londoners a reduction on their council tax bills.

Richmond Council warned residents to be on their guard against this "sophisticated fraud".

Covid-19 in Richmond: 12 test positive in a single day

By The Editor

15th Sep 2020 | Local News

Mobile covid testing unit in the Old Deer Park car park

More than 700 people in Richmond have caught Covid-19, official figures show.

The number of people testing positive for the virus has accelerated in recent days.

Ex-Chancellor raises £13,400 for charity after running Kew Gardens 10k

By The Editor

15th Sep 2020 | Local News

He was formerly in charge of the nation's finances but Sajid Javid proved last weekend that he can drum up support for charitable causes too.

The former Chancellor of the Exchequer laced up his running shoes for the Kew Gardens 10k on Sunday, September 13.

Remarkable images as bulldog takes on a stag

By Guest

15th Sep 2020 | Local News

French bulldog confronts stag. All photos by Max Ellis

These images of a small dog angrily confronting a stag provide new evidence of the interference with wildlife in Richmond's Royal Parks.

The remarkable pictures, taken earlier this week by professional photographer Max Ellis, show a French bulldog snarling at the much larger stag.

First 5 charities on Richmond Nub News Local List

By The Editor

15th Sep 2020 | Local News

Collage of Age UK Richmond service users

Say hello to the first five charities on the Richmond Nub News Local List.

It is our online business directory giving companies, groups and professionals a free promotion.

We visit Richmond borough's new police station

By The Editor

15th Sep 2020 | Local News

Richmond neighbourhood inspector Rebecca Robinson

A 24-hour police station where residents can report crime reopens today.

It has undergone nine months of refurbishment and Richmond Nub News was given a tour of the new facilities by Richmond neighbourhood inspector Rebecca Robinson.

1 in 6 in Richmond saw loved one fall ill to covid

By The Editor

15th Sep 2020 | Local News

People went months without seeing their relatives

The coronavirus pandemic has affected the finances of nearly a third of people in Richmond, a survey has found.

Some 1,400 residents were surveyed by Richmond Council in late June to find out how communities are feeling about the impact of Covid-19 on their health, finances, on the environment and on the wider community.

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