Nub News • 4th September 2023

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

Nub News • 1st September 2023

Plans proposed to build 5G mast next to Old Deer Park

Plans to build a 15-metre high 5G mast next to Old Deer Park in Richmond have been put forward to Richmond Council.

Cignal Infrastructure Limited UK has applied for planning permission for the communications mast on Twickenham Road.

If approved, the scheme would see the communication pole and associated equipment installed on a grass verge next to Pools on the Park.

In its application the Reading-based firm said is it "committed to providing improved network coverage and capacity", mainly in

Nub News • 1st September 2023

25th Twickenham violence against women vigil to take place on Monday

The 25th Twickenham vigil to raise awareness of violence against women and girls will take place on Monday.

The vigil, organised by The Women's Equality Party, will take place at 6pm on Monday 4 September at the Amelie Delagrange memorial bench on Twickenham Green (on the left hand side of the Green as you head away from Twickenham High Street).

Amelie Delagrange was murdered by Levi Bellfield whilst walking home across Twickenham Green, in 2004.

Bellifield has been convicted of murdering Ame

Nub News • 31st August 2023

Ham residents furious after three weeks of no postal deliveries

Residents in Ham are furious after not receiving any Royal Mail post for three weeks.

Residents, specifically in the Ashburn Road, Woodville Road and Riverside Drive areas, have not been getting their post, including hospital letters and cards, for the past three weeks.

Residents in Ham had a similar problem at Christmas, which left them without post for two months.

It is thought that it is due to staff shortages, however, residents and councillors have not had an official response from The R

Nub News • 30th August 2023

ULEZ must be a start to cleaner air in Richmond says asthma sufferer

A local resident of Richmond, who suffers from asthma, says that ULEZ must be a 'start of a comprehensive approach to air quality both from the borough and more broadly across London.'

The ULEZ expansion came into force yesterday (29 August) to include outer London boroughs, such as Richmond,and while it is a controversial scheme for many, those who live with the lasting effects of pollution every day welcome it.

The scheme aims to improve the air quality in London by reducing the number of th

Nub News • 30th August 2023

Women's football in Richmond: A lack of pitches, floodlights and financial disparity

Following the success of the Lionesses in the Women's Football World Cup there has been an increase of women and girls wishing to play football in Richmond, however, there is concern that there will not be enough suitable football pitches and funding to support this.

The Lionesses reached the final of the Women's World Cup after beating Australia in the semi-finals but were beaten by Spain in the final.

Louise Roberts, volunteers as the only female member on the board at Richmond and Kew FC, a

Nub News • 29th August 2023

Telephone kiosk on the market for £35,000 in Twickenham

A telephone kiosk, in Twickenham has been put on the market for £35,000.

The telephone kiosk, which is situated outside Santandar on King Street, is being marketed by commercial property agent BidX1.

The telephone kiosk which is a listed "K6" red phone box or "Jubilee" kiosk, commemorating the Silver Jubilee of the coronation of King George V, already has the planning permission for retail use.

The completion will take place within one week of sale and the kiosk is currently producing £3,600

Nub News • 25th August 2023

Elderly residents concerned that Hampton Square Boots will be hit by closures

Residents in Hampton are concerned that the Hampton Square Boots Branch will be hit by closures.

In June Boots announced plans to close 300 of its stores across the UK to 'consolidate a number of stores in close proximity to each other'.

Cllr Geoffery Samuel, for Hampton North, said: "The ward I represent has a large number of elderly people and it is a great worry for some of the elderly and ill people that the store may close

"For most in the area the small Boots on Hampton Square is walkab

Nub News • 25th August 2023

Science staff launch campaign against Kew Herbarium move

Science staff at Kew Herbarium are campaigning against trustees' plans to relocate the Herbarium to a site near Reading.

The cost of this move is estimated at between £50-100 million, according to campaigners.

Kew Herbarium hosts one of the world's largest herbarium collections, with about 7 million specimens collected over centuries of exploration, which are studied by staff and students, as well as by hundreds of visiting national and international researchers each year.

Kew gardens propose

Nub News • 24th August 2023

Students across Richmond celebrate 'outstanding' GCSE results

Students across the borough received their GCSE results today (24 August).

Nationally, pass rates have fallen for the second year running with 68.2% of all grades marked at grades 4/C and above.

In London, 72.6% of students were awarded grades at 4/C or above.

Schools across Twickenham and Richmond have shared their excellent results.

Students performed superbly well in all subjects, with 71% of students at Twickenham School passing the core subjects of English and Maths.

This is the highes

Nub News • 23rd August 2023

Richmond ranks as seventh healthiest area in study

Richmond upon Thames has ranked as the seventh healthiest area in a recent study.

The study, carried out by a health and wellness expert at bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk assessed various UK local authorities, government districts, boroughs, and counties.

The rankings were based on analysis of 12 criteria: air quality (PM2.5 concentration), adult smoking rates, alcohol misuse, the prevalence of cancer, diabetes, drug misuse, healthy eating habits, high blood pressure, kidney and liver diseases, a

Nub News • 23rd August 2023

UPDATE: Cause of fire at Twickenham restaurant unknown as emergency service remain on scene

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fire at a popular Twickenham restaurant.

York Street, in Twickenham, was closed this afternoon due to a fire at Locanda Luna Ristorante.

The Fire Brigade was called at 12:17PM and the fire was bought under control by 2:22pm.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled the fire with crews from Twickenham, Richmond, Heston and Hayes fire stations have been in attendance.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

A representative

Nub News • 22nd August 2023

Local community gather to oppose SWR ticket office closures at Mortlake Station

Members of the public, local leaders and activists gathered at Mortlake station yesterday evening to oppose planned ticket office closures and reductions in staffing hours.

Mortlake station is currently staffed seven days a week but under South Western Railways proposal it will have its staffing hours cut, with no staff present on Friday and Saturday, only a token presence on Sunday morning and all evening hours cut.

This is part of wider proposals from SWR to close ticket offices and cut staf

Nub News • 19th August 2023

Building home to popular Richmond shop put on the market for £5.5m

A commercial building, in Richmond, home to Oliver Bonas, has been put on the market for £5,500,000.

9-10 George Street is being marketed by commercial property agency Whoozoo.

The high street building is home to lifestyle store Oliver Bonas and also has six new residential flats on the upper floor.

The upper parts (first to third floors) include recently developed residential accommodation providing a two-bed, one-bed and study and four one-bed apartments.

It has recently been redeveloped t

Nub News • 18th August 2023

Baby goes home after 75 days in NICU

A baby who was born three months early has gone home after 75 days in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Baby Coralie was born on 24 May, at 28 weeks, via emergency C-section, weighing only 748 grams,.

Following a 20 week scan at West Middlesex University Hospital (a part of Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust), it was discovered that the baby was in the bottom 1% for size at that stage of gestation.

Annie was transferred to the Trust's other site, Chelsea a

Nub News • 17th August 2023

A Level Results: Students across the borough celebrate achievements

Students across the borough received their A-level results today (August 17).

Nationally, the proportion of A or A* grades is 27.2% which is down from a peak of 44.8% during the pandemic.

According to UCAS, 79% of those receiving results gained a place at their first choice university.

Schools across Twickenham and Richmond, such as those listed below, have shared their excellent results.

Sixth form students at Orleans Park achieved 72% A*/B grades and 38% A*/A grades across all subjects, wh