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'Unprecedented demand' for tennis courts means no new members

By The Editor

24th Jun 2020 | Local News

A yearly tennis membership scheme has been frozen to new members due to "unprecedented demand".

Play Tennis Richmond runs 44 courts across 11 venues in the area on behalf of Richmond Council.

Risk of thunderstorms after heatwave peaks at 32C

By The Editor

24th Jun 2020 | Local News

The balmy weather is set to break on Friday with the potential of rain

The Met Office has warned of possible thunderstorms in Greater London later this week.

A yellow warning has been issued by the forcecaster from noon on Friday, June 26 until 6am the next day.

Road to close for two days in evening

By The Editor

24th Jun 2020 | Local News

A view from Petersham Road looking up to Hill Rise

Hill Rise in Richmond will be closed to traffic later this week.

Utility works mean the road which becomes Richmond Hill will be closed between 8pm and 11pm on Friday and Saturday (June 26 and 27).

Emergency appeal so food parcels to isolated can continue

By Guest

24th Jun 2020 | Local News

A thousand food parcels have been delivered during the pandemic

An emergency coronavirus appeal has been launched by the charity Ruils, urging the public to help fund its work supporting those in need across Richmond.

The appeal was set up to fill the funding gap that many small charities are now facing, due the cancellation of many fundraising events this summer.

'Close roads and allow outdoor dining on weekends'

By The Editor

23rd Jun 2020 | Local News

Popular al fresco dining area Church Street has been pedestrianised

Nearly 2,000 people have put their name on a call to close roads on weekends and let cafes and restaurants use them for outdoor dining.

The petition addressed to Richmond Council and Councillor Geoff Acton, cabinet member for Business, Economy and Employment, was started by Teddington woman Stefanie Wedge.

Brawl breaks out in Richmond as police investigate 'suspected stabbing'

By The Editor

22nd Jun 2020 | Local News

Screenshot of the fight as captured on Facebook by @AdelLondonOfficial

Paramedics treated three men in their 20s for injuries after a "suspected stabbing" and fight involving a large group in Richmond.

The violent scenes happened in Hill Street on Saturday night.

Richmond police commander on tackling unlicensed music events and gatherings

By The Editor

22nd Jun 2020 | Local News

Last weekend more than 100 people were dispersed after anti-social behaviour on Richmond Green

Richmond Police has shared a message from its top regional police officer about crime and anti-social behaviour in the region last weekend.

Sally Benatar, leader of the Met Police's South West Command Unit, said there were "issues" in South West London involving unlicensed music events and gatherings in parks.

Heatwave to hit Richmond with highs of 33C

By The Editor

22nd Jun 2020 | Local News

Richmond Riverside is set to roast this week

Richmond's hottest days of the year are imminent as a heatwave sweeps the country.

Temperatures will leap from highs of 23C on Monday to 32C by Wednesday.

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