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  • Armed robber "Skull Cracker" found by police

    The escaped armed robber nicknamed Skull Cracker was re-captured by police following searches in Teddington and Twickenham this week. Michael Wheatley, 55, was sighted in Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, on Monday, May 5, at 7.55pm. Police

  • Teenager dies after stabbing near Crane Park

    A murder investigation has been launched after an 18-year-old was stabbed and killed near Crane Park on Tuesday. Named locally as Jamil Palmer, from Hampton, the teen was a former student at Richmond College, Kingston College and Teddington School

  • Big names of cookery coming out for Foodies Festival

    Marble Hill House will play host to Foodies Festival for the first time this year, with top chefs showing the public how it is done. The celebration of fine food and drink will be set against the backdrop of one of Twickenham most historic landmarks

  • Dream job for horse-lover

    A horse lover has been appointed to work at the Horse Rangers’ Association, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Alice Wintle, an art history graduate involved in bringing the Riding for Disabled Association to Holly Lodge in Richmond

  • Charity collection box thief gets fine and costs order

    Stealing a Diabetes UK charity collection box has landed a Richmond man with a £75 fine. Rashmikant Patel, 61, of West Hall Road, took the box, which contained an unknown amount, from Tesco in Station Parade, Richmond, on March 6. Patel admitted