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  • Police investigate arson attack on derelict care home

    An investigation is under way after a suspected arson attack at a derelict day centre in Teddington. Firefighters spent two hours battling the blaze, which broke out at the Avenue Centre, in Normansfield Avenue, at about 7.10pm on Monday.

  • Bus depot given all-clear after Legionnaires scare

    A Richmond bus depot has been given the all-clear after a bus driver was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. Bus operator Abellio was told its Twickenham depot, in Stanley Road, had no traces of the bacteria, which causes the serious form

  • LATEST: Chemical alert at school 'caused by contractors'

    A fire official has confirmed contractors caused a chemical reaction which led to the mass evacuation of a Twickenham school today. Fourteen fire engines and nearly 20 ambulances were called to St Catherine's School in Cross Deep at about 10.52am

  • Fagin-style crime boss stripped of £100,000 assets

    A modern day Fagin-style criminal has been stripped of £100,000 of his assets. James Roche, of Walsham Road, Feltham, was found guilty of conspiracy to burgle and jailed for five years last November for the pivotal role he played in directing a burglary

  • FIRST PICTURES - school chemical leak

    The first pictures from the scene of a chemical leak at a school in Twickenham today. Eight children and four adults are in hospital after the incident at St Catherine's School in Cross Deep. Send your pictures to jkilvington@london.newsquest.co.uk

  • Sally Challen charged with murder

    Sally Challen has been charged with the murder of her estranged husband Richard Challen. Mrs Challen is due to appear at Staines Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning. Mr Challen, 61, of Ruxley Ridge, died of severe blunt force trauma

  • Flood prevention plan approved

    Plans to try and prevent flooding in the west of Richmond borough have been approved by residents. The Environment Agency (EA), which aims to protect the environment, launched a consultation on its Lower Thames Strategy last year. Staff from the organisation