News in Richmond

THOUSANDS of children will continue to get vouchers to pay for meals and ensure they do not go hungry through the October half-term and Christmas holidays.

Vouchers worth £15 per child per week will be automatically sent to families of children currently receiving free school meals to help them buy food.

The principal of Richmond College has paid tribute to the 18-year-old student who tragically died in a stabbing on nearby playing fields this week.

Dr Jason Jones said the college community is 'hurting' over the death of Hazrat Wali, who had a bright future.

Petersham Café and Nurseries, a magnet for locals who can sit alongside the rich and famous, has been named 'Best Business' at the Richmond Business Awards.

The event, which is organised by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the contribution of businesses across the borough in terms of economic success, employment and culture.

A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a teenager at the Craneford Way playing fields in Twickenham.

The killing, which was witnessed by pupils from a local school who were playing rugby, has shocked the community and raised complaints about a lack of police on the streets.

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.

The 18-year-old stabbed to death on playing fields in Twickenham has been locally reported to be a refugee from Afghanistan - Hazrat Wali.

The teenager, who was a student at the nearby Richmond College, was stabbed in an attack witnessed by shocked school pupils who were being given rugby training nearby.

Police officers investigating a series of bike-jacking attacks on cyclists in Richmond Park have made an arrest.

Cyclists using the park in recent days have been terrorised by moped gangs carrying weapons, including a machete.

Residents have spoken of their shock and sadness at the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old late yesterday afternoon, which appears to have been filmed by young onlookers on smartphones.

The police have asked witnesses involved not to share the footage out of respect for the family of the victim.

The police have issued a warning to cyclists to be vigilant as they investigate a spate of bike robberies in the Richmond Park area.

Increased patrols are taking place following three reports within the past week. In two cases the suspects were reported to have threatened the victim with a machete.

Tapas Brindisa brings Spanish flavour and culture to Richmond riverside when it opens its doors tomorrow – October 13.

The company, which has five tapas restaurants and one kitchen bar, will be opening its biggest tapas site in the building that was previously occupied by Jackson + Rye.