News in Richmond

An MP has been told to pay a fine after his dog caused a stampede of around 200 deer in Richmond Park.

Daniel Kruger, Conservative MP for Devizes in Wiltshire, pleaded guilty to causing or permitting an animal to chase or worry another animal in a royal park.

Plans to change the electoral boundary of Richmond Park constituency have been revealed (8 June).

The proposals, put forward by the Boundary Commission for England as part of a redrawing of the UK's electoral map, would see Richmond Park lose some voters to Kingston and change the shape of the constituency.

A library in Richmond will be closing for three months so that damage from a World War Two bomb can be repaired, the Council has announced.

Richmond Lending Library, located near the green and Richmond station, will temporarily close from Friday 11 June 2021 at 6.00pm until mid-September 2021.

Are you an experienced beauty therapist interested in natural and organic skincare?

A Richmond beauty spa is looking for a new therapist to work a mix of weekdays and weekends.

A year-long e-scooter trial begins today in London in a bid to reduce air pollution and congestion, and Richmond Upon Thames is one of a handful of boroughs taking part.

You can find a scooter, begin and end your journey in six London boroughs today, these are: Richmond, Ealing, Canary Wharf, The City of London, Hammersmith and Fulham and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Today marked the start of Richmond's 12-month trial of e-scooters on roads and cycle lanes as part of the wider London scheme.

The trial is part of TFL's effort to reduce air pollution and congestion by encouraging people to use their cars less, particularly for short journeys.

Fans of the hit TV dramas Normal People and Fleabag will have a chance to win an original print signed by the stars of the shows in a prize draw launching this Saturday (22 May) for the Landmark Arts Centre.

Last year the Landmark was the 'top secret' venue for the much-anticipated Comic Relief crossover sketch featuring Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones reprising their roles as Marianne and Connell from Normal People as they 'confessed all' to Andrew Scott's 'hot priest' from the Phoebe Waller-Bridge show.

Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy over half term? Why not give this colouring competition a go for the chance to win a family photoshoot with DK Clarke Photography...

Following on from Mental Health Week, we are launching a Mindful Colouring Competition - this is your chance to get creative, get out the crayons / pens and settle down with your kids to colour together.

If you sighed in frustration as you donned a raincoat and boots again today don't worry, the sun hasn't gone forever!

Saturday is the best day of the weekend, so if you're umming and ahing about which day to go for a stroll that seems your best bet.

Dog walkers are being warned by the Royal Parks to stick to the edges of Bushy and Richmond Parks amid concerns over 'extremely protective' deer during this year's birthing season.

In a Tweet posted last Saturday 29 May, the Royal Parks told owners to keep their dog on a lead and avoid areas of dense vegetation where baby deer tend to be hidden by their mothers.