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  • Dad cleared of punching cop in dramatic police chase

    A father-of-one accused of repeatedly punching a police dog handler in the face has walked free from court, after magistrates decided the officer exaggerated his evidence. Darren Benassi, 32, claimed he was the victim of police brutality and

  • Top Richmond College students pick up awards

    A Richmond College student has been celebrated as one of the top 250 students in the world. Annie Miller was one of only 228 people to get 44 out of 45 in the International Baccalaureate diploma award and was recognised at a special ceremony

  • Funky youngsters play in new music studio

    Funky youngsters from Ham have been strumming, drumming and singing in their new outdoor music studio built in a shipping container. But despite the unusual surrounds, teenaged visitors to Ham Youth Centre will not feel all at sea when they enjoy the

  • Homeless window cleaner offered help finding home

    A homeless window cleaner who won a place in the hearts of Richmond residents has been offered a helping hand to find a home. Richard Dipple, 63, has been living on a park bench in Richmond Green for several weeks after becoming homeless when the owner