News in Richmond

A 'protect yourself' warning has been issued for New Year's Eve amid a surge in Covid-19 across the borough.

More than 3,000 people have tested positive in the area in the last week alone, while parties, pubs and singing could increase infections.

Water dispensers are being installed in train stations in an effort to combat plastic bottle pollution, litter and waste.

South Western Railway is putting the filtered water vending machines in to Richmond, Wimbledon and Vauxhall, following a successful trial at Hampton Court station.

The new Chair of the England Rugby Football Union, Tom Ilube, is making history in his important role within the governing body but his long journey began locally, when he first played rugby at Teddington School.

Tom, 58, has a CBE (for services to Technology and Philanthropy) is a father of two, and a successful entrepreneur.

Police are hunting for a group of at least 10 males in relation to a vicious attack that took place in the summer.

Richmond Police have just issued an image of the suspects involved in an assault on Hampton Court Road, alongside Bushy Park.

Fears for the future of schemes to boost road safety, cut air pollution and support cycling have been raised by Council chiefs.

Leaders at Richmond Borough Council are concerned the schemes are under threat because the Government has refused long-term funding for Transport for London.

Covid has forced the temporary cancellation of the Orange Tree Theatre's production of 'While the Sun Shines'.

The rise of the infection across Richmond borough and London has hit a number of businesses, including pubs, restaurants and retailers, over the festive period.

Harlequins Women made it four wins from four in the Allianz Premier 15s following a comprehensive 29-5 win over Wasps Women at Twickenham Stadium.

It was a scrappy open to the match, with Wasps threatening to score. However, a titanic defensive effort from the hosts repelled their local rivals time and time again.

Over 72,000 tickets were issued for Big Game 13 as supporters were treated to a day packed full of entertainment inside and outside the stadium, with DJ Pete Tong performing between the Women's and Men's games, a spectacular lightshow, fairground attractions and much more on show!

Determined to put the dampener in Quins big day Saints struck first at HQ, rumbling towards the line and sending South African number eight Juarno Augustus over the line from short range. Saints fly-half Dan Biggar added the conversion to give the visitors a perfect start.

Households have been warned about disruption to Christmas and New Year bin and recycling collections amid a shortage of drivers.

The private company providing the service, Serco, says it has a 10% shortage of drivers.

Beaumont House Day Nursery has collected donations for a Twickenham-based homeless charity as part of a collective group-wide initiative to spread some joy this Christmas.

Parents and families of the Nursery, located on Heath Road, donated dried and tinned goods alongside festive treats in order to support individuals during the festive period, through Spear London.