News in Richmond

Alarming reports have emerged of a dangerous crush at Twickenham rail station after the England match against Tonga on Saturday.

Members of the crowd have highlighted distressing scenes as thousands, including young children in tears, were herded into cramped areas.

A young female jogger was grabbed in an attempted kidnap at Redlees Park earlier this week.

The police cordoned off the area in the park for a search and have launched an investigation.

As more and more events are being organised locally Nub News is launching a new weekly round-up of what's on in Richmond each weekend.

Every Thursday we will now bring you our top picks of the events in our town for the coming weekend.

England's triumphant Red Roses bring rugby home to Twickenham this Sunday with an international against Canada.

The team is fresh from two emphatic victories against New Zealand in front of big crowds and TV audiences of over 800,000 through coverage on the BBC.

A warning has been issued to cash machine users after thieves stole a bank card and emptied the accounts of an elderly woman in Kew.

The theft were associated with an ATM at the Tesco store in Station Parade and it appears a device, including a camera, may have been attached to the machine .

Rail bosses have apologised to people caught in a frightening crush at Twickenham station for finding themselves in an 'uncomfortable position'.

Nub News revealed yesterday how thousands of people trying to get home after the England match against Tonga on Saturday were herded into cramped and narrow alleys.

Comeback Kings Quins were back to their usual tricks this weekend as the men from London claimed a dramatic win away to Wasps.

Harlequins travelled north to the Coventry Building Society Arena looking to set the record straight after a home loss against local rivals Saracens.

Sunday morning offers a chance to help clean up the Thames and, perhaps, mix with some of the more unusual creatures that frequent the river, including mitten crabs from China.

A Thames Foreshaw litter pick will be taking place to coincide with the annual Port of London Draw-Off.

A health and safety warning has been put on youngsters waving around sparklers at fireworks displays this weekend.

For example, organisers of the Richmond's premiere display at the Athletic Ground on Sunday night have imposed a ban – following a trend at public displays across the country.

Residents in Richmond borough, which has the highest Covid infection rates in London, are being offered same day results on reliable PCR tests.

The service will be available for the next two weeks for those who take a PCR test at the pop-up testing centre at Old Deer Park.