News in Richmond

A blaze consuming around 100 tonnes of waste at a recycling centre last night in Richmond is now under control but the centre has been closed until further notice.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to the fire at the Re-use and Recycling Centre next to the Thames Path on Townmead Road at 8.43pm on Sunday, June 20.

We're more than halfway through June and it's almost time for the Summer Solstice!

This twice-yearly event occurs when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt towards the sun, making it the day with the longest period of sunlight.

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for London today and parts of Richmond are at risk of flooding from heavy rain and thunderstorms.

It said that flooding to low-lying land, roads, and riverside gardens is possible throughout the day and a map of Richmond shows parts of Richmond Park are are risk of flooding.

The Royal Parks has launched a campaign to help preserve the natural habitats in places like Richmond Park.

The campaign aims to encourage people to observe animals in the parks from afar but not interefere with or distress the wildlife.

The Park Lane Stables team is settling in well at its new temporary home in Petersham and is now ready for visitors again. Nub News visited for a tour and to catch up with Owner Natalie O'Rourke...

Since the charity's move from its Teddington home a few weeks ago staff and volunteers have been busy organising everything over at the new site.

The RNLI's 2nd Silent Auction is now up and running!

Bid now for your chance to win some amazing prizes including paddleboarding with Active360 Richmond, canoeing with Back of Beyond, a personalised Trophy Oar, a visit from a pony, yoga classes, deep tissue massages and much more!

For our latest Up Close With feature, Nub News reporter Eleanor Veness interviewed East Sheen Councillor Seamus Joyce who removes graffiti around Richmond and leads other community actions to 'get things done', while always accompanied by Storm, his 'very lovable' dog...

Parkrun, the international charity which runs popular 5k events around the world including in Bushy Park, has responded to news yesterday evening (June 14) that the end of the UK lockdown will be delayed by four weeks to July 19.

The charity now aims to re-start its 5k races on Saturday July 24, rather than on the 26th as originally planned.

Police have promised a crackdown on dealers pushing drug-laced sweets that can put children in hospital.

So-called edibles, with high concentrates of synthetic THC found in cannabis, are being sold to youngsters through social media, dealers, and vape shops.

England Rugby Head Coach Eddie Jones' 34-player England squad began preparations for their summer series of fixtures today ahead of two Test matches at Twickenham Stadium in July.

Today, June 14, the squad start a five-day training camp at The Lensbury in Teddington.