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Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney meets pub manager who received top accolade for bravery

National Pubwatch has awarded a bravery and meritorious conduct award to pub manager Stuart Richards, who intervened to apprehend a violent suspect with no thought for his own safety.

The award, which was presented at the National Pubwatch Conference earlier this month in Sheffield, recognises individuals, whose actions have either saved life or minimised physical harm in the night-time economy.

Stuart, who in July 2022 was working in a pub in Kingston, became aware of a domestic incident betw

Twickenham MP Munira Wilson confirms she will be standing at next General Election

Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham, Munira Wilson, has confirmed that she will be standing at the next General Election.

The news has been confirmed to Nub News by a spokesperson for Munira Wilson MP.

Munira has been the MP for Twickenham since 12 December 2019 and also undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Education.

Munira has lived in Twickenham since 2005, and now lives with her husband and young family in Whitton.

Prior to becoming an MP Munira was a Twickenham counci

Megan's submits pavement licence application for new Twickenham location

A pavement licence application has been submitted to Richmond Council for a pavement licence for Megan's dog-friendly restaurant which is due to open in Twickenham this year.

Work has been taking place on the new Megan's location on 25 King Street in the location of the former Natwest.

The application, which has been submitted to Richmond Council on behalf of Chelsea Fine Food LTD seeks permission for eight tables and sixteen chairs in an area of 1.95x8 metres.

The chairs would be for custome

Richmond Council slams Hillingdon Council over sewage dumping plans

Richmond Council has condemned proposals for treated effluent to be dumped in the River Crane, risking the water quality of the river and the Local Nature Reserve which is home to endangered water voles and critically endangered European eels.

Hillingdon Council has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence to discharge treated sewage into the Crane from a cafe at Cranford Park.

Richmond Council has submitted an objection to the application setting out the devastating impact it could hav

Twickenham pensioner feels 'trapped' in home by driveway blocking bus stop

A Twickenham pensioner, Parvinder Webra, has described feeling trapped inside her own home due to a bus stop that is blocking her driveway.

The 75-year-old widow has been fighting for the bus stop to be moved for over 22 years, stating that its location is affecting her health and well-being.

The bus stop is situated between 614 and 616 Hanworth Road and serves routes 110 and 111.

The 'bus stop' space marked onto the road is directly in front of Mrs Webra's driveway and the bus stop shelter i

The Basement Door launch crowdfunder to provide more options for young people

Local charity, The Basement Door has launched a crowdfunder to help open up more options to local young people interested in working in event management.

The Basement Door is a Richmond based charity, which helps young people learn new skills, build confidence and make connections, all through their passion for music.

They give young people training and education in every aspect of event management, such as lighting and sound engineering.

They are hoping that the crowdfunder will help them to

Overnight temporary waiting restrictions to be enforced on Twickenham's York Street from today

Temporary waiting restrictions are in place on Twickenham's York Street from today (Thursday 14 March) until Saturday 16 March.

The waiting restrictions will be in place from 8pm- 5am for the next three days.

The restrictions are due to carriageway resurfacing which will be taking place on these days.

The restrictions are also in place on Aragon Road, near to coworking space The Patch.

The signs say: "Cars parked in coned area will be towed away."

Twickenham MP Munira Wilson calls for vital children’s cancer services to remain at St George’s

Leading a debate in Parliament on Wednesday 13 March on the future of children's cancer services in southwest London and surrounding areas, Twickenham MP Munira Wilson will call for these vital services to remain at St George's Hospital in Tooting, rather than move to the Evelina Hospital in Lambeth.

Munira's debate comes a day before NHS England is expected to issue a decision on the proposals, following a consultation last year that received over 2,500 responses from clinicians, patients, fam

IN PHOTOS: Yesterday's high tide in Twickenham described as 'highest ever seen' by locals

Locals have shared pictures on social media of yesterday's high tide in Twickenham.

A flood alert was issued by the environment agency yesterday for the Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir.

The warning said: "River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides.

"Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected.

"We believe there is a possibility of

Strawberry Hill residents share anger after fence removal impacts privacy

Residents who live behind Strawberry Hill Station have shared their anger at the removal of a fence between the train station platform and residents' gardens.

Around nine months ago a noise-cancelling wooden fence was installed between the train station's platforms and the on-facing gardens by South Western Railways, who manage the station.

The wooden fence has now been removed and replaced with a chain link fence that is not noise cancelling and does not give the residents the same amount of

Chris Difford gives up-close exclusive ahead of sell-out Squeeze gigs at The Exchange

Squeeze's Chris Difford has given Nub News an up-close exclusive ahead of the bands sold out gigs at The Exchange next weekend.

Squeeze will be performing at The Exchange in Twickenham on 15 and 17 March 2024.

The British music legends will play two intimate dates at the venue ahead of their 50th anniversary tour and performance for the Teenage Cancer Trust, at the Royal Albert Hall, on 18 and 20 March.

The Exchange gig marks the start of a bumper year for the band, with an extensive UK tour

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to 'racially aggravated offence' in Twickenham

Chelsea striker, Sam Kerr, has pleaded not guilty to a 'racially aggravated offence' which took place in Twickenham.

The BBC has reported that a Metropoliton Police Spokesperson said: "The charge relates to an incident involving a police officer who was responding to a complaint involving a taxi fare on 30 January 2023 in Twickenham.

"Kerr was charged on 21 January this year "with a racially aggravated offence under Section 4A [of the] Public Order Act 1986."

Kerr pleaded not guilty to the of

UPDATE: Man due to appear in court in connection with Strawberry Hill Station stabbing

A 19-year-old man is due to appear at court this morning (13 February) charged in connection to a fatal stabbing in Twickenham on Monday 8 January.

Dino Donaldson, 19, of Caxton Road, Ealing, will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court charged with one count of murder, and two counts of possession with intent to supply (Class A).

British Transport Police were called to Strawberry Hill railway station at 11.53pm on 8 January following reports of a stabbing.

Officers quickly attended alongside

UPDATE: Family of Strawberry Hill stabbing victim pay tribute to 'much-loved son and brother'

The family of 21-year-old Anojan Gnaneswaran who died in the stabbing at Strawberry Hill railway station last Monday (8 January) have released a tribute.

The family said: "Anojan was a much-loved son and brother, and we are devastated that his young life has been ended in this way.

"He was in his third year at university studying accounting and finance and he was so excited for his future.

"He excelled at all sports and had achieved first-dan black belt in karate – he competed in the World an

UPDATE: Victim named and three arrested in connection with Strawberry Hill murder investigation

Police have issued a further update in the Strawberry Hill murder investigation.

The murder took place at Strawberry Hill Station on Monday evening (8 January).

Sadly, a 21-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were also called at 23:56hrs to a stabbing in Alexander Close, Twickenham, where a 16-year-old boy was found with a laceration to his leg.

These incidents are currently thought to be linked.

The 21-year-old victim has now been named as Anojan Gnaneswaran, from Twicke

UPDATE: Victim named and three arrested in connection with Strawberry Hill murder investigation

Police have issued a further update in the Strawberry Hill murder investigation.

The murder took place at Strawberry Hill Station on Monday evening (8 January).

Sadly, a 21-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were also called at 23:56hrs to a stabbing in Alexander Close, Twickenham, where a 16-year-old boy was found with a laceration to his leg.

These incidents are currently thought to be linked.

The 21-year-old victim has now been named as Anojan Gnaneswaran, from Twicke

UPDATE: Three released under investigation and one on police bail in Strawberry Hill Murder investigation

Police have released a further update on the Strawberry Hill murder investigation.

The murder took place at Strawberry Hill Station on Monday evening (8 January).

Sadly, a 21-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were also called at 23:56hrs to a stabbing in Alexander Close, Twickenham, where a 16-year-old boy was found with a laceration to his leg.

These incidents are currently thought to be linked.

The update states: "A 19-year-old man, 20-year-old man, and a 15-year-old

UPDATE: Police appeal for CCTV or doorbell footage in Strawberry Hill murder investigation

Police have provided an update on the investigation into the murder which took place at Strawberry Hill Station on Monday evening (8 January).

Sadly, a 21-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were also called at 23:56hrs to a stabbing in Alexander Close, Twickenham, where a 16-year-old boy was found with a laceration to his leg.

These incidents are currently thought to be linked.

Police are now appealing for anyone who may have CCTV, Ring Door Bell or Car Cam footage that c

UPDATE: Police remain at scene as British Transport Police issue update in Strawberry Hill stabbing

The British Transport Police have issued an update on the stabbings which took place at Strawberry Hill Station and Alexander Close last night (8 January).

Officers were called to the station at 11.53pm on 8 January following reports of an injured man.

Sadly, a 21-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were also called at 23:56hrs to a stabbing in Alexander Close, Twickenham, where a 16-year-old boy was found with a laceration to his leg.

These incidents are currently thought

Locanda Luna to reopen this afternoon following fire

Twickenham's popular Italian restaurant, Locanda Luna is reopening today after a three-month closure due to a fire.

They will be reopening from 4pm today (24 November), serving pizza and from 12pm tomorrow they will serve their whole menu.

The fire, which took place on 23 August 2023 caused damage to part of the internal ducting.

At the time, a representative from the London Fire Brigade said: "Part of Internal ducting running through a building, made up of a restaurant and flats, was damaged

UP CLOSE WITH: Richmond Furniture Scheme - the local charity providing those in need with recycled furniture

Richmond Furniture Scheme (RFS), a charity that has been running in the borough for over 30 years, is providing furniture to those in need around the borough.

The scheme started just over 30 years ago in Kew as a furniture reuse operation and then 25 years ago, as the services grew it moved to its current site at Fortescue Road and became the Richmond Funriture Scheme as it is today.

They collect furniture for free from around the borough of Richmond and use these donations to help those in ne

REVIEW: Tapas at Tsarreta Spice, Twickenham

Tsarreta Spice has been a resident of Church Street in Twickenham 2019, with the original Tsaretta Spice opening in Méribel, France in 2016.

They offer a fine-dining Indian restaurant experience, which incorporates a wide selection of contemporary Indian Tapas.

My friend and I were lucky enough to be invited to try their menu, ahead of their Rugby World Cup viewing experience

The atmosphere inside the restaurant was calm and modern, with both indoor seating and an outdoor courtyard provided.

Moormead community create mural to put around derelict pavilion

Local artists and community members in Moormead, St Margarets have created a mural to put around the derelict Moormead Pavilion.

The mural aims to make the area look more aesthetically pleasing whilst they wait for the scheme to progress, as well as being another way to bring the community together.

It consists of a sign, outlining the the plans so that passersby can learn about the scheme.

In July this year, they signed a memorandum of understanding with Richmond Council which states that th

London Duathlon descends on Richmond Park

The London Duathlon took place yesterday (3 September) in Richmond Park.

The event, which was hosted by LimeLight Sports Club, saw around 2,000 people attend.

The race is regarded as one of the world's biggest and most popular duathlons, with participants from a range of experience levels.

As well as the picturesque surroundings provided by London's largest Royal Park, one of the main attractions of the London Duathlon is the chance to enjoy racing on a closed route.

The event is one of only
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'It's not okay to play out sexual fetish': MP calls for age limit on family event hosted by trans artist with 'nappy fetish'

'It's not okay to play out sexual fetish': MP calls for age limit on family event hosted by trans artist with 'nappy fetish'

MP Miriam Cates has critcised Sheffield City Council for planning to host family friendly event hosted by trans artist with 'diaper fetish'.

The event is due to take place on the 27th of February at Sheffield Central Library and is listed for "teens, adults and families."

Following concern from members of the public, Miriam Cates, Conservative MP for Penistone and Stock

James O'Brien brands Boris Johnson 'a bare faced liar' after NI protocol remarks

James O'Brien says this is "the most compelling evidence" that Boris Johnson is a "bare-faced liar".

His comments follow issues surrounding the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol, which was introduced after the UK left the EU. The NI Protocol was part of the Brexit deal negotiated by former-Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2019.

James O'Brien said: "He lies about anything, he jeopardises the actual peace process in order to massage his own ego or secure some form of short-term political gratificati

Caller tells Shelagh Fogarty he wants Russia to win the war

Caller tells Shelagh Fogarty he wants Russia to win the war

This caller told Shelagh Fogarty that he wants Russia to win the war because he believes "if they win the war, all of this will come to an end".

This follows Putin's annual speech and Biden's address in Poland to mark one year since the start of the Ukraine war, this week.

The caller said: "I'm in support of Russia, to be honest, I want them to win the war, I think if they win the war all of this will come to an end, I don't think Ru

'This is a rules based society': Caller slams 'entitled parent' who asked passenger to swap seats with her kid

'This is a rules based society': Caller slams 'entitled parent' who asked passenger to swap seats with her kid

This caller said a woman was 'right' to make a child move seats on a plane.

In a debate with Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC about whether a 22-year-old solo traveler was right to ask a child to move from the window seat she had booked on a plane, Richard in Wilmslow said that the woman was "absolutely right."

The child's Father suggested that the woman should sit in the aisle seat

Citizens Advice boss says 'something needs to change' in private rental sector

Citizens Advice boss says 'something needs to change' in private rental sector

Nick Ferrari spoke to Citizens Advice boss after it has been found that 1.6 million children live in mouldy and damp homes.

This discussion comes following a survey done by Citizens Advice that found more than half of private renters in England, including 1.6 million children, are living in excessively cold, damp or mouldy homes.

The head of policy at Citizens Advice, Morgan Wild, told Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on

James O'Brien slams Tory MPs for 'compromising' Northern Ireland's prospects with Protocol Bill

James O'Brien calls out Boris Johnson, Jacob Rees Mogg, and Bernard Jenkin for backing the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.

James O'Brien hit out at Tory MPs following suggestions that a new Brexit deal relating to Northern Ireland could be announced as early as next week.

Former PM Boris Johnson, who negotiated the current deal, has put pressure on Rishi Sunak warning that it would be a "great mistake" to drop the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill in favour of a new Brexit deal.

James said: "I'm

Caller slams police for giving 'more fuel to the fire' in Nicola Bulley case

Caller slams police for giving 'more fuel to the fire' in Nicola Bulley case

This caller believes that by responding to internet trolls or 'armchair detectives' Lancashire Police have "given more fuel to the fire".

This comes after Lancashire Police vowed to clamp down on 'armchair detectives' who have taken it upon themselves to intervene in the investigation of Nicola Bulley's disappearance.

The caller said: "I'm not going to trash the police investigation because I don't know how it's goin

'Its beyond parody': James O'Brien responds to Liz Truss' 4000 word essay

'Its beyond parody': James O'Brien responds to Liz Truss' 4000 word essay

James O'Brien has responded to Liz Truss' 4000 words of "turgid self-justification and delusion" on her time as PM.

James O'Brien has labelled Liz Truss' 4,000 word essay in yesterday's Sunday Telegraph "a fair summation of who she blames for the fact that the budget she introduced bought Britain to it's knees".

James added: "That's not an opinion, that's count her and Kwasi Kwartang bought Britain to it's knees."

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Ex-nurse insists NHS should never have the right to strike

Ex-nurse insists NHS should never have the right to strike

Shelagh Fogarty spoke to an ex-nurse who disagrees with the ongoing nursing strikes.

The caller said: "I do not agree we should strike ever, we are a caregiving service and we should have never had the right to strike."

Jane, from Stockport, said she had been a nurse for her whole career and left the job 10 years ago.

This call comes during the first day of nursing and ambulance strikes this February. Further strikes are scheduled fo

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The Facebook groups tackling London's loneliness

Londoners are more likely than other people in the UK to be affected by severe forms of loneliness, but there are Facebook groups trying to tackle that.

Findings of The Reconceptualising Loneliness in London Report found that 700,000 people in the capital feel lonely most or all of the time.

The report also found that whilst overall 8% of Londoners experienced severe loneliness, this percentage rises to 12% for young Londoners, 18% for low-income Londoners, and 15% for LGBTQ+ Londoners.

Howev

Holocaust Memorial Day 2023: events across South East London

Events are to be held across south east London on Friday 27 January to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2023.

This year, the theme of the day is ordinary people, recognising how ordinary people were involved in all aspects of the Holocaust and to encourage us to think about how ordinary people can play a big part in challenging prejudice today.

On the 27 January, the Mayor of Lewisham, Damien Egan will light a candle in the council chamber to mark the day.

Residents are welcome to light a candle a

Greggs to open in Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is set to welcome London’s first Greggs airport store this summer.

The store will be situated in South Terminal arrivals and will provide passengers with all of Greggs’ famous pastries, breakfast items, sandwiches and coffee.

Pam McCarthy, Director of Retail at Gatwick Airport said: “Greggs will be a fantastic addition to the South Terminal at Gatwick, providing arriving passengers with a great taste of Britain, or a warm ‘welcome home’.”

“Situated immediately opposite the arr

Wimbledon Magistrates Court lists 462 cases in one day

More than 450 cases were listed to be heard today at Wimbledon Magistrates Court, a figure much higher than is normally seen.

A total of 462 cases were listed to be heard in Court 6 at Wimbledon Magistrates Court on the day, with allegations dating as far back as 1994, according to Evening Standard reporter Tristan Kirk.

The cases listed include a huge variety of crimes, including the case of a man who was accused of stealing a £14 drill bit and a “drive off” from a petrol station in Neasden,

Richmond Council opens warm youth warm spaces

Warm spaces are to be provided to young people across the borough of Richmond this winter.

Richmond Youth Service will provide warm spaces where young people will be able to do their homework and take part in activities in safe and warm areas.

The activities include things such as sports sessions, street dance, art, cooking and gaming. They will also be provided with free nutritious cooked meals.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the organisation has been delivering food parcels and cookin

Gatwick Airport warns residents to be responsible with drones

Gatwick Airport has issued advice to nearby residents who may receive drones as a gift this Christmas.

The airport have urged people to ‘drone responsibly’ and have urged people to check the rules and restrictions for where they can fly their drones after GQ Magazine featured drones as one of the 61 top technology gadgets for Christmas.

Graham Alder, the Head of Aerodrome at Gatwick Airport said: “Drones are great fun and can be fantastic bits of kit for a whole range of activities, and we wan

Feltham residents fury over council development plans

Feltham residents are fighting to save green belt land from a council’s warehouse development plans.

Hounslow Council’s Local Plan proposes the development of an airport business park on 100 hundred football fields worth of green belt land in Bedfont Village, Feltham.

The plans seek to develop an airport business park because of the need for additional industrial floorspace near Heathrow airport.

Insurance worker Clare Obeng, 48, who has been a resident of Bedfont for 17 years, started the Fr

Calls for improved CCTV on London's public transport to keep women safe

Campaigners are calling for CCTV systems on London’s public transport to be improved to help keep women safe on public transport.

Zan Moon, women’s rights campaigner and founder of ‘Screengrabthem’, a movement which tackles rape culture within schools has criticised the way that Transport for London has dealt with sexual harassment on its transport, labelling TfL ‘the ultimate hotbed of harassment’.

A major issue that Moon highlighted is that there is no CCTV system in place on the Central Lin

Taylor Swift 'Midnights' Review

The album features 13 tracks, mainly co-written with Jack Antonoff, who has worked with Swift several times before, but in a ‘chaotic’ 3 am surprise, the popstar released an expanded version titled Midnights (3 am Edition).

The 3 am edition features seven new tracks, described as the other songs that were written on the journey to find the magical 13 that feature on the original album.

The album has a mature synthy pop sound, reminiscent of 1989, Reputation and Lover but with a hint of the sto

'A government in waiting': south east London MPs react to Liz Truss' resignation

MPs across south east London have shown a mixture of reactions to Liz Truss’ resignation yesterday.

Truss announced her resignation only 45 days into her premiership, crowning her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

A leadership contest will take place within a week, with a new leader to be announced by next Friday.

Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt are the predicted front runners.

Labour are overwhelmingly calling for a general election whilst Conservative MP

Hackney Council Launch venue accreditation scheme

Hackney Council has launched a new venue accreditation scheme to help tackle issues such as hate crime, pickpocketing, and women and girls’ safety.

The venue accreditation scheme will offer licensed venues throughout Hackney free safety training and guidance, with the hope that this will provide staff with knowledge and skills that can create safer venues.

The scheme is part of a wider council strategy to promote safety on nights out called ‘Hackney Nights’.

Hackney councillor Susan Fajana-Th

Richmond Council hosts events for national Clean and Green Week

Richmond Council hosted a number of events to support a national Clean and Green Week to tackle climate change.

Habitats and Heritage worked with Richmond Council to create a weeks worth of events from 24 September to 2 October.

The South West London charity aims to show the community how protecting the environment can be fun and convenient through activities.

Chief executive of Habitats and Heritage Colin Cooper said: “It is important to clean up litter, especially close to rivers where it c

Strawberry Hill House Hosts Sustainable Flower Festival

Strawberry Hill House is hosting its fourth annual flower festival this weekend, promoting floristry sustainability.

Taking place from today until Sunday, the festival is set within Twickenham’s gothic Strawberry Hill House and showcases the best of British-grown flowers, foam-free sustainable floristry and the design creativity of the UK’s leading floral designers.

Sponsored by Savills Teddington, the flower festival will be produced for the first time in association with Flowers from the Far

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The Rise of the Content Creator - I Miss The Innocent Days of Zoella —

My teenage years are bookmarked by Youtube. I would spend hours after school everyday watching ‘What’s in my Handbag’ and the most random challenge videos. I remember defending Zoella to everyone I met. It felt like a constant battle where I was belittled for liking the videos that brought so much positivity to my teenage years. I liked it because it felt off-the-cuff; natural and innocent. It was people having fun, sharing their lives and talking about the things they were passionate about. You

A Love Letter to Reading

Has your relationship with reading fluctuated over time? Mine, too. If I think back throughout my life, throughout my childhood, my teenage years, and now my university years, one thing has always been constant. The beige pages of a book have always been there, sometimes as a world to escape to, sometimes as something I miss, and sometimes as something that felt a million miles away nevertheless, though there was always a story ready for me to escape into.

As a child, my local library was where

Ingrained: Why Are We Trained to Feel Fear Walking Home? —

I originally wrote this on the 14th of March 2021. It was a stream of thoughts that I wanted to write down after *that week*. I spent *that week* refreshing my journalism Twitter feed, just hoping that maybe the next refresh would reward me with good news and the headline everyone wanted to see. It never came though. Collectively we grieved, for Sarah and all the others. For our sisters, our mothers, our neighbours, our teachers. It's important we carry on this conversation and not let it fizzle

Losing Friends Along the Way —

The first thing that sprung to my mind whilst brainstorming for this piece was Ed Sheeran’s song ‘Castle on a Hill’. One of the verses fits perfectly with my experiences with friendships as I have grown up:

One works down by the coast

One had two kids, but lives alone

One's already on his second wife

One's just barely getting by, but

And I can't wait to go home’

I’m lucky enough to have maintained long and strong friendships, still being friends with four amazing girls that I went to prima

The Effect of Lockdown on the Elderly —

Imagine an elderly couple. They’ve been married sixty-odd years, they live in a bungalow, where they've lived forever. Their day consists of reading the paper, putting the rubbish out, taking their medicine and waiting to hear their loved ones pull into the driveway. But suddenly on the 16th of March, one of those things slipped away.

They realise they won’t be able to see their loved ones anymore. Now, their days will just consist of reading the paper, putting the rubbish out and taking their