News in Richmond

Harlequins travelled to the home of Castres in the South of France for 2021/22 season's first round of Heineken Champions Cup action.

With the home side riding high following a big win against French giants Racing 92 in the Top14 the previous weekend, Quins faced a side with momentum at the backs.

Local carers have been invited to a community Christmas Dinner at Twickenham Stadium.

Each year, the RFU (Rugby Football Union) hosts the free dinner at the stadium in its Live Room.

Police have issued a warning about 'smash and grab' thefts from the cars of people visiting Kew Gardens for their Christmas lights show and other events.

Bags, cash, laptops and iPads are among the items stolen, according to a joint report from the Kew and North Richmond Safer Neighbourhood Teams.

A torchlight parade from Richmond through to Twickenham will be held this afternoon – Friday - in memory of women killed this year.

Residents are invited to join the event to mark the end of this year's 16 Days of Action campaign which raises awareness of violence against women and girls.

A Virginia Woolf bench has fallen short of it's target after just £819 has been raised of its £15,000 goal.

The charity behind the controversial Virginia Woolf statue bench has been fundraising for the remaining money it needs to install the sculpture on Richmond riverside. The overall cost is £50,000, of which it already has over £35,000.

The owners of privately-owned e-scooters will not be allowed to carry them on London buses, Tubes or trains amid concerns they pose a fire risk.

While there are hire scheme trials - including in Richmond - to allow people to ride approved electric scooters on the roads, it remains illegal to use privately owned machines.

The Twickenham Riverside Trust has published new details of its challenge to plans for a new development on the banks of the Thames.

The multi-million pound scheme would create a new public open space, playground, car-free promenade, 45 apartments, pub, café and shops.

Six young artists have been selected to design the Christmas cards for Mayor of Richmond and the Council leader.

The winning festive themes chosen by the youngsters included Santa and his sleigh, robins, a hedgehog, snowmen, snow globes and decorated trees.

A Richmond man has been jailed for three and a half years after being found guilty of domestic violence including assault and threats to kill.

Christopher Malone, aged 44, was found guilty at Kingston Crown for threats to kill and actual bodily harm against his then partner.

Local MPs have slammed the government for breaking Covid rules by partying while thousands died.

New revelations about a party at Downing Street on December 18 last year, when such gatherings were banned and people were unable to see sick relatives, have triggered widespread anger.