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Chance to have your say on how Richmond Riverside can recover from pandemic

By The Editor

26th Jun 2020 | Local News

A national lockdown was imposed on March 23 - more than three months ago

An online discussion about life in lockdown for Richmond Riverside, Ham and Petersham residents is being held next month.

The conversation will be held by Richmond Council using the video conferencing app Zoom.

Should Richmond Park go car-free permanently?

By Guest

26th Jun 2020 | Local News

Richmond Park is a 2,500 acre green space

Would you like to see Richmond Park remain traffic-free after lockdown?

That's what Rachael Naylor wants and her petition calling for a permanent ban on vehicles in the eight Royal parks has been backed by more than 1,700 people.

New £250k cycle lane near Kew Gardens

By The Editor

26th Jun 2020 | Local News

Water barriers in Kew will be turned into a semi-permanent cycle lane.

The barriers on Kew Road were put in to ensure the mandatory cycle lane was protected from parking transgressions as Kew Gardens reopened.

Fruit Village owner on why he's so fond of Richmond

By The Editor

26th Jun 2020 | Local News

Simeon has lived in Richmond since the 80s

It's like being home in the Caribbean for one long-time Richmond resident.

This heatwave may be too much for some people, but not Simeon Telesford.

The amazing support Richmond Rugby provide amid pandemic

By Guest

25th Jun 2020 | Local News

The drop-off point at Twickenham's large Tesco store proved a huge success

Richmond Rugby's community department have been working alongside 400 volunteers from across South West London to supply thousands of vulnerable residents with essential goods and support amid the pandemic.

The club joined forces with The Dons Local Action Group – the charitable arm of AFC Wimbledon – in serving the area.

'Unprecedented demand' for tennis courts means no new members

By The Editor

24th Jun 2020 | Local News

A yearly tennis membership scheme has been frozen to new members due to "unprecedented demand".

Play Tennis Richmond runs 44 courts across 11 venues in the area on behalf of Richmond Council.

Risk of thunderstorms after heatwave peaks at 32C

By The Editor

24th Jun 2020 | Local News

The balmy weather is set to break on Friday with the potential of rain

The Met Office has warned of possible thunderstorms in Greater London later this week.

A yellow warning has been issued by the forcecaster from noon on Friday, June 26 until 6am the next day.

Road to close for two days in evening

By The Editor

24th Jun 2020 | Local News

A view from Petersham Road looking up to Hill Rise

Hill Rise in Richmond will be closed to traffic later this week.

Utility works mean the road which becomes Richmond Hill will be closed between 8pm and 11pm on Friday and Saturday (June 26 and 27).

Emergency appeal so food parcels to isolated can continue

By Guest

24th Jun 2020 | Local News

A thousand food parcels have been delivered during the pandemic

An emergency coronavirus appeal has been launched by the charity Ruils, urging the public to help fund its work supporting those in need across Richmond.

The appeal was set up to fill the funding gap that many small charities are now facing, due the cancellation of many fundraising events this summer.

'Close roads and allow outdoor dining on weekends'

By The Editor

23rd Jun 2020 | Local News

Popular al fresco dining area Church Street has been pedestrianised

Nearly 2,000 people have put their name on a call to close roads on weekends and let cafes and restaurants use them for outdoor dining.

The petition addressed to Richmond Council and Councillor Geoff Acton, cabinet member for Business, Economy and Employment, was started by Teddington woman Stefanie Wedge.

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