News in Twickenham

Mill & Way is a new and unique jewellers, specialising in engagement rings and bespoke pieces, located in the heart of Twickenham.

It is based in a showroom and workshop on Eel Pie Island, which has become a creative and cultural hub, providing a home to 26 independent artists and their studios.

Cathy Cooper worked for LWT, GMTV, and ITV, for over 30 years and is now a photographer and Volunteer Ranger for the Royal Parks.

I called it the Pavement of Tears when I first arrived. I had seen so many people, their eyes welling up with emotion when they stopped to offer donations or just to see what was going on inside this little family run Ukrainian café and restaurant in Twickenham.

These spectacular mirror image pictures have been captured by local photographer and illustrator, Max Ellis.

They shine a light on the magnificent wildlife that exists on our doorstep in the Richmond and Bushy parks.

Mill & Way is a new and unique jewellers, specialising in engagement rings and bespoke pieces, located in the heart of Twickenham.

It is based in a showroom and workshop on Eel Pie Island, which has become a creative and cultural hub, providing a home to 26 independent artists and their studios.

An article written by Cllr Julia Cambridge, Vice-chair, Education and Children's Services Committee.

Today - March 8 - signals International Women's Day – a global celebration of female success and achievements, and a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by women across the world in the march towards gender parity.

At a difficult time for the Metropolitan Police following the resignation of the Commissioner, Cressida Dick, and a series of scandals, the South West Basic Command Unit, is taking steps to reach out to the community.

Chief Superintendent Liz Chapple is leading an initiative to help people across Richmond borough get to know the area's police officers and their work.

It is time to ban Russia from the World Cup this year in Qatar.

The Football Association has made the bold decision that England will not allow teams from any age group to play Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Sport must step up and use its soft power to shame Vladimir Putin and Russia.

UEFA has already taken the Champions League final away from St Petersburg and moved it to Paris, while Formula 1 has cancelled the Russian Grand Prix.

The Apple TV+ series TED LASSO which has been filmed in Richmond and Twickenham has become an award-winning global hit and is slowly building up its own fan base in the UK.

The series has a significant British actor contingent including Ted's co-star Hannah Waddingham who plays Rebecca and Brett Goldstein, who plays the Roy Keane tough-guy footballer Roy Kent. As well as the uplifting and inspirational characters and dialogue, the music has also been recognised and nominated for an Emmy.

The Bank of England is increasing interest rates and further rises are in the pipeline, which will, inevitably, push up the cost of home loans.

Home buyers with variable or tracker mortgages face increases in payments adding up to hundreds of pounds a year, just as they are hit with higher energy, food and other bills.