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Monday, 24 October 2022

Beauty giant L'Oréal is to open a training academy at White City.

It’s relocating from its Hammersmith based headquarters to the new Gateway Central development in the north of the borough. The academy wi...

The people in Thornton Heath who were ousted from their homes due to a gas explosion are going to “fight for justice”.

Luke Williams reports

Three Met Police officers have denied assaulting a 17-year-old boy at a bus stop in Tooting.

The trio pleaded not guilty to assault by beating when they appeared in court this morning. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has ...

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey is still calling for a general election following the news Rishi Sunak is to be Prime Minister.

The MP for Kingston says “Conservative MPs have installed another out-of-touch Prime Minister without giving you a say.”

New Zealand and South Africa are to face each other at Twickenham.

It’s as part of their final preparations for next year's Rugby Union World Cup in France. The two sides will meet on Friday the 25th of...

The Lib Dem leader for Twickenham, Munira Wilson, is backing a Bill calling for a December general election.

The Bill, being tabled in Parliament today, is calling for this to happen by the 1st of December. It comes as several Conservative MPs today...

Environment minister Lord Goldsmith of Richmond is one of the Conservatives calling for a general election.

Zac Goldsmith was backing Boris Johnson in the leadership race based on his winning 2019 manifesto. On Twitter he claimed many Conservative...

A man who hit a car at a zebra crossing in Staines is being sought after by police

On the 16th of October, at around 2.25pm, a man approached a car at the crossing near Frankie and Benny’s. He started being verbally abusive...

Ten new air quality sensors have been installed near selected primary schools across Hammersmith and Fulham.

They’ll be attached to street lamps and track rates of dangerous air pollution. An additional 25 are set to be installed at other primary sc...

The Brentford boss has opened up about the possibility of moving to Aston Villa

Brentford boss Thomas Frank admits his team's performance in their 4-nil thrashing at Aston Villa won't have done him any favours i...

Two shipping containers and a lorry have been destroyed in a fire in Croydon

Emergency crews were called to Oaks Road on Saturday after nearby residents heard a “loud bang”. The cause is under investigation and there...

An arts festival has returned to Mole Valley two years after COVID forced it online

Arts Alive is in its 26th year and includes a broad range of music, workshops, theatre, Japanese poetry and literature. It runs throughout ...

Workers from BT and Openreach are staging a fresh 24-hour strike today in a long-running dispute over pay

They include 999 call handlers belonging to the Wimbledon-based Communication Workers Union. The CWU says BT imposed a pay rise which was we...

Sunday, 23 October 2022

The annual Kingston Half Marathon returned today, starting and finishing in the historic ancient market place.

Tom Austin from Poole won the race with a race time of 1 hour 8 minutes and 15 seconds Roehampton based Oliver Garner came fourth at 1 hour...

Rishi Sunak's support has grown, with 140 MPs now publicly backing him in the Tory leadership contest.

He has some high-profile backing - including former home secretary Suella Braverman, who reckons he'll provide "unity, stability a...

Epsom and St Helier hospitals’ boss has released an emotional plea urging some 17,000 medical staff to get the flu jab.

Group CEO Jacqueline Totterdell says she thought she would die after contracting the virus in 2019. Ms Totterdell says she wouldn’t be here...

The Mitcham and Morden MP spoke in the House of Commons following residents’ concerns of a gas explosion in Thornton Heath.

MP, Siobhain McDonagh, asked for assistance from the government and clarity on who should be picking up the bill during an emergency. The ...

Ice skating rink in Hampton Court will return this Christmas.

The 500-year-old Tudor Palace will host holiday skaters from November 17 th to January 8 th. The palace courtyard will be fitted with a 2...

There’s been a spate of burglaries targeting jewellery across Epsom and Ewell.

Police say the thefts usually occur in the afternoons and evenings with offenders gaining entry via back gardens. Officers are urging peop...

Wandsworth council is to become the first authority in the country to trial fining speeding drivers instead of the police.

Once in force, motorists will be penalised if they exceed the 20mph limit on two busy roads: Wimbledon Park Road and Priory Lane. Both are...

New, multi-purpose cleaning machines are being installed on Hounslow’s largest housing estates.

The electric Glutton H2O street cleaners are built to clear difficult areas such as pathways and playgrounds. The machines will be based o...

It’s estimated that more than 1,300 residents aged 65 and over are living with dementia in Hammersmith and Fulham.

This number is predicted to increase by 42% by 2030. The council is now looking to make the borough a “Dementia friendly community.” The...

Saturday, 22 October 2022

The Met Office issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and flooding across the UK.

It’s expected to hit South West London at 4am tomorrow morning and last until 5am on Monday. Sudden flooding could cause difficult driving...

A new look playground worth £90,000 has re-opened in Fetcham.

Mole Valley District Council invested the money in Cock Lane via its Neighbourhood Fund . The revamped area now features a range of tradi...

Young people in Epsom are being taught about the racing heritage of the borough in which they live.

Epsom Downs Racecourse is working alongside Racing to School on a new project at Blenheim High School and Nescot College. The first record...

Chelsea boss Graham Potter goes for a second Premier League win of the season against Manchester United this evening.

He led Brighton to a 2-1 victory over Erik ten Hag's side in August before moving to Stamford Bridge. United will also be without Cristi...

Sutton Council is providing warm spaces in its libraries to help residents concerned with the cost of living and energy prices.

There will be ‘warm space’ volunteers across four libraries from 10 am to 4pm on weekdays. There will be free Wi-Fi, computers to use and ...

Cobham Football Club is going to receive help from Chelsea to bring more women into football.

A new 3G artificial pitch has been approved by Elmbridge Council. The Premier League Club have their training centre in the area, and many...

Chelsea full-bank Reece James has cast doubt on his participation for England at this winter’s World Cup.

The player revealed in a video on YouTube that a surgeon told him a knee injury will keep him out for two months. England begin their World ...

Hampton Court Palace is releasing some of its most ghoulish secrets.

The famous 500-year-old landmark has opened its doors today for a week of Halloween themed history and fun. Aileen Peirce is Head of Inter...

A group of residents in Kew are pledging to rebuild a village in war-torn Ukraine.

Moshchun near to Kyiv, has around 1,000 residents and was occupied by Russian forces for about a week. Most survived but 80% of the village ...

Chelsea boss Graham Potter believes Manchester United will provide a huge threat to their unbeaten record.

They welcome Erik ten Hag’s team to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League this evening. Although his team has yet to be defeated under his l...

Anti-sexual harassment training is being offered to business leaders in Richmond.

It’s available to those working in the night-time economy like bars, theatres and hotels. The courses are designed to teach attendees how to...

Friday, 21 October 2022

A driver who rammed three police cars in an attempt to escape arrest in Tolworth has been banned from the roads for two years.

36 year old Nicholas Overton from Oxford failed to stop for officers at Hook Rise North one night in May last year. In an attempt to escape...

A man from West Drayton has been remanded in custody charged with a number of drugs related offences.

34 year old Luke Orlando Skeete is also charged with driving while disqualified following a vehicle stop in Kingston on Wednesday. A subsequ...

A 35-year-old has been charged for a series of sexual assaults in Tooting.

Mihaita Sirbu, of an unknown address, is linked to a series of incidents in the late hours of the 11th of October and the early hours of the...

A safe, jewellery and watches have been stolen from a property in Claygate while the owners were away.

Police say the burglary happened at a house in Hare Lane some point last weekend. The side garage door had been smashed and the suspects en...

Courtney Lawes won't join up with England's rugby union squad for their autumn international training camp.

The Northampton lock, who is recovering from concussion, has been replaced by London Irish's Tom Pearson for next week's trip to Jer...

Most of Richmond is under a police dispersal order this weekend following an assault on a police officer.

It came in at 4 o’clock this afternoon and will end at 7am on Sunday. It’s due to the issues that have been experienced near Richmond Gree...

A woman has been taken to hospital after a collision in Chessington.

Police were called just before 12:30 this lunchtime to Sanger Avenue. The collision involved several vehicles. Emergency services took the w...

Chelsea boss Graham Potter insists N'Golo Kante's four-month injury lay-off won't affect any new contract talks between the players and the club.

The France midfielder's latest hamstring problem requires surgery, ruling him out of the World Cup. Kante's current deal expires nex...

People in Sutton are being warned of a scammer offering to remove rubbish from driveways.

The man offers to remove rubbish, accepts cash, then finds an excuse to got to his white transit van, when he then drives off. He’s describe...

A former adviser to Boris Johnson says if the ex-PM thinks he stands a chance of winning the Tory leadership race - then he'll run

Any Conservative MP hoping to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister needs the support of 100 colleagues by Monday. Will Walden understands Mr ...

The parents of a child who died during a flood in Chertsey are outside Downing Street, on what would have been his 16th birthday

His parents are delivering a petition of nearly 120,000 asking for an independent panel inquiry into Zane Gbangbola’s death. An inquest clai...

Travellers have left a part of New Malden

They moved into a part of Jubilee Square on Cocks Crescent at the end of last week. Kingston Council and the Environmental Agency are worki...

Aston Villa have sacked boss Steven Gerrard after 11 months in charge

Last night's 3-nil Premier League defeat at Fulham - which leaves them hovering above the relegation zone - proved to be his final game ...

The RAC says the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone's boosted Transport for London's income by almost £100M

The ULEZ was first launched in April 2019 and only initially covered the same area of central London as the congestion charge. Since the end...

There are calls for Long Covid to be recognised as a long-term condition, and for more support to be offered to sufferers

Researchers in Scotland have found that confusion and brain fog are among the most common symptoms of the virus. This woman from Epsom says...

Thursday, 20 October 2022

Lib Dem leader and MP for Kingston and Surbiton, Sir Ed Davey has tweeted.

“We don't need another Conservative Prime Minister lurching from crisis to crisis. We need a General Election now and the Conservatives ...

The Labour MP for Croydon North has lambasted Liz Truss for failing to apologise as she resigned.

Steve Reed says “not a single word of apology for the economic chaos and international humiliation Truss and her party are responsible for. ...

The former deputy Prime Minister is once again backing Rishi Sunak for the top job.

Esher and Walton MP, Dominic Raab, says he has the “plan and credibility to restore financial stability.” Mr Raab also says Mr Sunak can uni...

Three Met Police officers have been charged with assaulting a 17-year-old boy at a bus stop in Tooting.

Excessive force was allegedly used against the teenager after the officers stopped him and removed him from the vehicle. The Independent Off...

The Lib Dems are calling for a general election after Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister.

Richmond Park MP, Sarah Olney says “Liz Truss's resignation changes nothing, the only way out of this mess is a General Election.”

Statement from Munira Wilson, Lib Dem MP for Twickenham, on the resignation of Liz Truss

Responding to Liz Truss resigning as Prime Minister, Twickenham MP Munira Wilson said: “ The scenes we have witnessed in Westminster this...

Chelsea women are hoping to to show that they can compete with Europe's elite in their Champions’ League group game tonight

The past 15 years has seen increased interest and coverage, big-name players and record crowds. Women’s football is potentially in the b...

People in Richmond are being asked to take part in wood burning research this winter

The council has won a joint DEFRA bid alongside thirteen other London boroughs to investigate its health effects. The research will take m...

Wimbledon’s MP is going to war with moped delivery drivers who block roads in and around the town centre

Stephen Hammond says vital drop-off spaces outside the station are being unfairly taken up from as early as 8am. Mr Hammond says an agreed ...

An army veteran from Hounslow has been honoured seven years after his death

The Star and Garter Care Home in Surbiton has renamed its ground floor after former Captain, Gary Anglin. Gary, who was 61 when he died in 2...

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

David Tennant has revealed he was in the running for the role of James Bond alongside Daniel Craig.

Speaking on the Acting For Others podcast, the actor who lives in Chiswick says he only recently found out that producers Barbara Broccoli a...

Applications for a slice of funding set aside for community projects in Surrey are apparently coming from the more wealthy parts of the county.

The cost-of-living crisis is now prompting calls to reassess how the £100 million “Your Fund Surrey” is allocated. The Residents’ Associati...

Twickenham, Feltham and Staines are to benefit from new faster trains into London.

South Western Railway has announced its new timetable for December. The changes are targeted to improve the spread of services and alter cal...

A new charity shop has opened in Isleworth to help raise funds for the town’s foodbank.

The shop is a joint venture between South Street Café and Sunvil Travel. The items will be priced based on a “pay as you please” basis. The...

Rail workers at 14 train companies are joining Network Rail in striking on the 3rd and 5th of November, in their long-running row over pay and conditions.

The first date coincides with separate walkouts by London Underground and Overground staff. The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union has ano...

It's a big night of Premier League action with five fixtures in all.

Chelsea look to remain unbeaten under boss Graham Potter when they go to Brentford, Liverpool host West Ham and Manchester United take on Sp...

The chair of a veterans’ care home in Surbiton says residents are hopeful about the reign of King Charles III.

Major General Tim Tyler was one of 2,000 mourners invited to the Queen’s state funeral last month. Her Majesty became patron of Royal Star ...

Six teenagers aged 15 and 16 have been arrested as part of drugs raids across Leatherhead.

Around 42 Surrey police officers executed search warrants this morning in a crackdown on the supply of Class A and B drugs. Officers have ...

Boxing legend Frank Bruno is to host a talk in Wandsworth about his experience of growing up in the borough.

The free event “Up Close and Personal: An evening with Frank Bruno” is taking place at the Civic Centre on the 27th. The former World Heavy...

Chelsea are looking to continue their fantastic start under Graham Potter when they travel to Brentford for a west London derby this evening

They're fourth in the Premier League heading into tonight’s match, having won all three top flight games since he was appointed. Potter ...

People in Kingston recycled 24,900 tonnes of rubbish last year

This makes the borough third best in London for recycling rates. The council has thanked residents for their efforts but says more needs to ...

Two teenage boys have been attacked in a park in Mitcham

At around 6pm on the 6th of October, three men allegedly attempted to steal several items, and beat them during the incident. Police are lo...

A mum from Twickenham who bought two Harry Potter books over 20 years ago is in line to make thousands of pounds today

The 1st editions were bought for £4.99 each at the Lion and & Unicorn bookshop in Richmond for Tessa Prince’s young sons, John and Billy...

There are increasing calls for Liz Truss to resign as she prepares to answer Prime Minister's Questions for the first time since scrapping large parts of the mini-budget

A YouGov survey suggests 60% of people think Labour will win the next election - while another shows the majority of Conservative Party memb...

Epsom Hospital is pushing forward with its plans to build a multi-storey car park

Their initial proposal was turned down, and they’re bringing an appeal before the Planning Inspector next month. The hospital wants to build...

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Hounslow Council is opening a network of warm spaces across the borough to help people who cannot afford to keep the heating on.

Everyone is welcome whenever they are open and will be able to have a hot drink, use the wifi and relax. The spaces will open in librarie...

Hammersmith and Fulham Council will not hold fireworks displays in Ravenscourt Park or Bishops Park this year.

The council says it hopes to be back next year with a “fantastic new laser light display.” It says the display will be less disruptive to ...

One of Britain’s best loved story tellers will be doing a Q&A in Wimbledon on Saturday.

War Horse author Michael Morpurgo will be at the Polka Theatre. It’s ahead of the start of the stage tour of the play Little Manfred wh...

Police are looking for three people who may have unknowingly witnessed a burglary in Addlestone.

It took place on Friday on Sheerwater Avenue, at around 12.30pm. Items stolen include jewellery, foreign currency, and a blue Volkswagen...

Spelthorne Borough Council has confirmed it has loaned around £10 million to Thurrock Council in Essex.

Two loans of £5million were made in March this year with repayment dates due in January and March of next year. The authority says the mo...

A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a murder in Kingston

Police have revealed the name of the victim is 24-year-old Michael Agyare from Morden. Emergency crews, including the air ambulance, were ca...

A bin strike in Richmond has ended after just one day, after workers were offered a renewed pay deal.

Serco has now offered HGV drivers a 15% pay rise. Kerbside collections recommenced immediately this morning. Paul Grafton, from the unio...

Travellers have moved onto a part of Cocks Crescent in New Malden

A number of caravans are parked on a piece of land directly behind the post office on Jubilee Square. Kingston Council say they “acted swif...

26 people have been arrested following a demonstration in Hammersmith

This morning, 23 protesters from Just Stop Oil glued themselves to the road. The road reopened at around 9.30. The people have been taken ...

The head of a veterans’ charity in Surbiton says the Queen’s funeral is something he will never forget

Chair of the Royal Star and Garter, Major General Tim Tyler, was one of 2,000 mourners invited to the service at Westminster Abbey. The Que...

The family of a man who died after being tasered by officers and jumping into the Thames have threatened legal action against a police watchdog

Relatives of Oladeji Omishore want a judicial review of the decision not to hold a criminal or misconduct investigation into his death. The ...

A police officer has been charged with three counts of possession of indecent images of children

PC Darren Hourigan is attached to the South Area, which includes Sutton and Croydon, although has been suspended. He will appear at Wimbled...