Heather Nicholls

Agency Correspondent - Mash Media

NCTJ trained Journalist at News Associates 

Bath Spa University Criminology Graduate 

Previous - Hoxton Radio, Police Oracle, Nub News, LBC, South West Londoner, Host of 'Coffee Chats Podcast', The Everyday Magazine

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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

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
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