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  • UPDATE: Man who fell from plane was African, police say

    The man who fell from a plane and fell into Portman Avenue in East Sheen was African, according to the Metropolitan Police. The man, who has not yet been formally identified, was 20-30 years old and not a member of the air crew or a passenger.

  • Gothic films coming to Strawberry Hill House

    A spooky series of gothic film screenings launch at St Mary’s University this month to coincide with a new postgraduate course in gothic studies. St Mary’s has teamed up with Strawberry Hill House - the former home of literary gothic Horace Walpole

  • iPad prize for youngsters taking part in survey

    Young people in Richmond could win an iPad 2 if they take part in an online survey. The survey, organised by Richmond Council, asks young people about services provided for them such as youth centres, sports activities and youth support. Councillor

  • Skaters amaze at Hampton Wick event

    Young skaters wowed onlookers as they pulled off their best tricks in an annual competition. The daredevils took to the skate park at the Kings Field Youth Cafe, in Church Grove, Hampton Wick, on Saturday, September 1. Kameron Goodann won the

  • Local day nurseries celebrate £100K refits

    Two local children’s day nurseries just four miles apart are celebrating the completion of over £100,000 worth of refurbishment work with special Open Day events this weekend (Saturday Sep 15) At Queens’ Road-based Richmond Day Nursery children will

  • Supercars star in rally through Richmond Park

    Supercars, bikes and celebrities passed through Richmond Park on Wednesday as part of a 21-mile car tour. The Tour d’Elégance, which featured a 30 car line-up of Aston Martin, Bentley and Overfinch, marked the start of the three day Salon Privé