The world famous Red Arrows will fly over Richmond this weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
The UK-wide flypast on Saturday, August 15 will see the unit flying over the UK's four capitals - Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff and London.
My letter to Education Secretary over A-levels 'chaos' - Sarah Olney MP
By Guest
14th Aug 2020 | Local News
Following what can only be described as a chaotic A-level results day, I have written to the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP to challenge the unfair process the government used to decide on students' grades in the absence of summer exams.
Many young people across the borough have been affected by unfair downgrading by Ofqual which has damaged their university study opportunities and therefore their long term prospects.
Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney has joined Age UK Richmond as a patron.
The charity said it is thrilled to have her on board and advocating the needs of older people in the town.
Thunderstorms are a possibility in Richmond over the next four days.
The Met Office has issued four consecutive warnings running until Monday (August 17) at 9pm.
The third open air concert in Marble Hill Park takes place this weekend.
Hundreds of people flocked to the Oval Lawn last Sunday to watch the Perrin Jazz Collective.
Five sessions of live music are being held every Sunday this month in Marble Hill Park – starting this weekend.
The open air events are free and open to everyone, but donations are encouraged to fund the park's major restoration and a charity for war veterans.
Cocktail shakers ready - Richmond's Be At One announces reopening date
By The Editor
14th Aug 2020 | Local News
The popular cocktail bar Be At One in Richmond is reopening.
It is returning next Friday, August 21.
One of only two Michelin-starred restaurants in Richmond borough is set to reopen.
The Glasshouse by Kew Gardens Station serves up high quality cuisine that is popular with the "high number of locals who call this place their own".
Students in Richmond failed by 'shambolic' A-levels marking system
By The Editor
13th Aug 2020 | Local News
Richmond Council said it will support any student who wants to challenge their A-level grades as it criticised the government for a "failed" grading system.
Initial feedback shows that a disproportionate number of the A-level grades awarded in Richmond are unfair due to the process, the council said.
Richmond residents will lose say on planning matters under new rules, says council
By The Editor
13th Aug 2020 | Local News
Proposed government changes to planning law are undemocratic and "deeply concerning", according to Richmond Council.
They would "put so much emphasis on the need to build that local people's voice on planning matters would be very limited", the authority said.
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