News in Richmond

Saturday, 23rd October 2021 @ 18:15

Harlequins improved their Premiership winning streak at The Stoop to 11 after a dogged 31-17 win over Bath.

A UK space agency chief has heralded the work of a team from Richmond borough designed to revolutionise space flight fitness.

Libby Jackson, the Exploration Science Manager of the UK Space Agency, believes an exercise machine developed by John Kennett may offer a 'long term solution' to the exercise challenges faced by astronauts.

Residents worried about being hit with a £12.50 charge to visit Kew's Townmead Road dump are being advised to use an alternative in Hounslow, by the London mayor.

The charge will come into effect on Monday under the decision to extend the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) out to the south and north circular.

Celebrities and local community groups have reacted with joy at news that Park Lane Stables will soon be returning home.

Actor Rob Brydon and impressionist Rory Bremner, key figures in the original campaign to save the stables, took to social media to express their delight after the RDA charity announced a sale has been agreed on their bid to buy back their home.

A chronic lack of police on the streets is allowing violence to run wild even in affluent areas such as Twickenham and Richmond, according a law and order campaigner.

Retired police officer, Norman Brennan, lives less than half a mile from the playing fields in Craneford Way, Twickenham, where 18-year-old Hazrat Wali was stabbed to death this week.

Children aged 12-15 are being urged to get a Covid vaccination over the half-term, however it has emerged that there are no jab clinics in Richmond.

Infection rates are rising in Richmond, particularly among young people, while the UK's national vaccination programme now lags behind other nations

Knoops is set to opens its doors on George street in Richmond tomorrow – Friday - boasting a decadent menu of hot chocolates, chocolate milks, mochas and milkshakes.

The gourmet drinks company has a range of 22 chocolate recipes to choose between - from 28% white chocolate to 100% dark chocolate and everything in between.

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.

A plea to exempt bereaved families and others from punishing charges linked to the extension of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from Monday has failed.

The area covered by the ULEZ is being extended out to the south and north circular roads, which will bring in the Mortlake Crematorium and Townmead Recycling Centre.

Richmond residents have been warned about a resurgence of coronavirus as infection rates rise to among the worst in London.

High infection rates among teens and children have disrupted their learning, affecting school attendance and opportunities to learn.