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  • Spelbound gymnasts leap to more glory

    Gymnasts from Britain's Got Talent winners Spelbound may be known for their gold spray-tan, but now they have some gold medals to go with it. Just weeks after dazzling Simon Cowell and co, they faced arguably an even tougher group of judges

  • London Wetlands Centre goes hi - tech

    Underwater cameras and virtual pools are both part of a novel new project unveiled at WWT London Wetland Centre this week. Aimed at helping the green learning experience the hi-tech equipment forms part of an interactive Pond Zone which lets

  • Electoral Commission to review MP's election spending

    The Electoral Commission has confirmed it will review Zac Goldsmith's election spending. Its decision came after a joint investigation by Channel 4 and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism. The MP for Richmond and north Kingston had

  • No council cash for academies buildings

    Funding for refurbishment work at three schools earmarked for academies is yet to be confirmed but council bosses have ruled out taxpayers’ money for the schemes. Hampton Community College (HCC), Whitton School and Shene School are to be turned into

  • Budget store for Whitton welcomed

    The revelation a derelict High Street site is to be taken over by a major supermarket has been described as a “real boost” for Whitton. Discount chain Lidl has purchased the site of the former Co-Operative supermarket and if the firm can secure

  • Community activities launched to 'boost well-being'

    The chance for people to learn more about growing food and boost their well-being is now on offer at Chiswick House Gardens. Following the completion of the restoration project of the grounds, community activities have started afresh in the

  • Into the wild at park

    The wild side of Osterley Park has been captured in a series of art works. Property administrator Catherine Beazley is showing a collection of 40 pieces of her original works for the first time at the exhibition next month. She said:

  • Peddling the way to greener travel

    A pioneering new bike and ride initiative has been introduced to encourage travellers to make their journeys greener. South West Trains has introduced a trial scheme at Richmond station, which gives commuters and leisure travellers the chance

  • 10-year-old girl's book to be published

    Dancing dogs and onomatopoeia paved the way to literary success for 10-year-old Jasmin Glynne when they helped her win a competition to become a published author. Jasmin, a pupil at the Russell School, Petersham, was thrilled to hear her book