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Builders in at long-derelict Twickenham site

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:10:00 +0000

Work has started at the long-derelict former open-air swimming pool site in Twickenham.

7/7 survivor hopes for flower show success

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

A garden designer whose vocation was inspired by surviving London’s worst ever terrorist attack is appealing for help bringing his experience to life at this year's Hampton Court Palace flower show.

Pope will receive hand delivered copy of RTT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The Pope looks set to receive his very own copy of the Richmond and Twickenham Times's (RTT) special edition "Popewatch" newspaper which documents his visit to Twickenham last year.

BAFTA-lauded filmstar still sprightly at the age of 91

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:16:01 +0000

Becoming the star of a Bafta-lauded film at the age of 91 has left one long-term Sheen resident beaming with joy and full of excitement.

Supergran to skydive for BHF

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

A 76-year-old supergran is due to leap out of a plane at 12,000ft in a charity skydive.

Sheen Mount show sporting spirit

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:51:13 +0000

Sheen Mount Primary School host a celebration of sport as children brought face to face with former Olympians.

New police counter opens in Richmond

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:40:00 +0000

Richmond police officially opened their new front counter service this week.

Charlie Butler decision delayed

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:49:13 +0000

The fate of Mortlake’s popular Charlie Butler pub hangs in the balance after a decision on whether developers be allowed to knock it down was deferred.

Love cosies up to Church Street, Twickenham

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:56:16 +0000

Heart flags have gone up outside Church Street businesses and shops as part of the borough’s Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Packed meeting hears proposals for Teddington Memorial Hospital

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Doctors and supporters of Teddington Memorial Hospital have proposed a business plan to run it as a social enterprise.

Catwalk-strutting mums raise hundreds for cancer research

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Fashion Week came to St Margarets last week, with a charity fashion show that raised more than £900 for research into childhood cancers.

Early action being taken to tackle homelessness in Richmond

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:02:23 +0000

A points system for benefits claimants was just one of the things being looked at by Richmond Council in light of changes to national housing and welfare policy.

Murderer Bellfield denied right to appeal

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:18:40 +0000

Killer Levi Bellfield has been denied the right to appeal against his conviction for murdering Walton teenager Milly Dowler.

Twickenham gets hiring for National Apprentice Week

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:17:52 +0000

Twickenham has been leading the way with encouraging apprenticeships, with figures revealing 340 local people benefited from the work scheme last year.

Olympianist cycling the country with music

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:52:06 +0000

One would imagine an acclaimed concert pianist would enjoy the highest levels of comfort when travelling on a national tour.

Princess Alexandra visits Royal Star and Garter

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:27:53 +0000

Veterans welcomed Princess Alexandra to the Royal Star and Garter home when she paid them an informal visit.

Railway reprimand for five youngsters

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Five children aged between nine and 13 were reprimanded by police after they were caught running on to railway tracks.

North Sheen's tree top walkway to go on display

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:36:39 +0000

The designs for North Sheen station’s new footbridge are set to go on show to the public.

Appeal after second money box raid

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:45:30 +0000

Two men in hooded tops snatched a money box from a security guard in the second crime of its nature in less than a month.