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  • Heathrow row rumbles on with announcement of new plans

    Heathrow said a third runway was critical the UK’s economy as it revealed its updated plan for expansion today. The south-west London airport said its revised plans, which will be submitted to the Airports Commission tomorrow, will create more

  • Lightning strike cancels trains

    Trains have been cancelled and delayed between London Waterloo and Barnes, causing issues for commuters in Richmond, Twickenham and Kingston areas. A signalling problem at Clapham Junction, caused by a lightning strike, means some services are

  • Care staff looked after for a change

    The care staff of Abbeyfield Victoria House Care Home, Kew are enjoying three outings with the River Thames Boat Project, the Richmond based charity. Thanks to gifts donated in memory of the late Vicki Parsons, who was a resident in the home and sponsorship

  • New Georgians exhibition at Orleans House Gallery

    The New Georgians exhibition Orleans House Gallery 3 May - 27 July 2014 The New Georgians celebrates the tercentenary of the Hanoverian accession. This exhibition, part of the Richmond upon Thames Georgian Festival, commemorates this historical

  • Anti-bullying video shortlisted for national award

    A student short film about bullying has been shortlisted for an award. Pupils between 12 and 16 at Richmond Park Academy (RPA) submitted their film, Open Your Eyes, to the Adobe Youth Voices award. The film will be shown, along with other entries

  • Wonderful Waldegrave girls get mayor's awards

    A record-breaking 81 Waldegrave students secured gold Mayor’s Award certificates, presented to them by mayor of Richmond Councillor Meena Bond. The Mayor’s Award recognises the importance of being an active citizen and making a contribution to

  • Book giveaway aims to get people involved in reading

    A Richmond College staff member took part in World Book Night by giving away free copies of the Nora Roberts novel Black Hills. Helen Berry, support for learning manager at the college, successfully applied to join 20,000 other people across the