It's the last full week of January and it's been a busy week in Twickenham!

If you missed a story read this roundup to catch up on the latest news in your community!

20mph speed limit extended to A310 and A305 corridors:

The 20mph speed limit has been extended to the A310 and A305 corridors.

The Transport and Air Quality Committee approved the lowering of the speed limit on the A305 Staines Road and A310 Kingston Road from 30mph to 20mph on Monday 13 November 2023. 

Read the full story here.

Twickenham locals voice concern over arms dealers conference at Twickenham Stadium:

Twickenham locals have voiced their concerns over an arms dealers conference that is being held at Twickenham Stadium this week.

Richmond and Kingston Palestine Solidarity Campaign (RKPSC) organised the protest which took place outside of Twickenham Stadium yesterday afternoon (Monday 22 January).

They also launched a petition which has reached over 1,900 signatures.

Read the full story here.

Palestine Action claims responsibility for covering Twickenham Stadium in 'blood red paint':

Palestine Action has claimed responsibility for covering Twickenham Stadium in "blood red" paint yesterday (Monday 22 January).

In a statement on their website, they said: "Palestine Action have this morning covered Twickenham Stadium in blood red paint, hours before the Defence IQ's 'International Armoured Vehicles' expo was due to commence."

Read the full story here.

St Mary's Church due to undergo repairs in the Spring:

Scaffolding has appeared on St Mary's Church in Twickenham following the discovery of some loose material.

A spokesperson for the church, Geoff Noble said: "Some weeks ago we discovered some loose material that had fallen from the cornice that runs round the top of the 300 year-old nave and chancel.

They hope to to start repairs on the church in the spring.

Read the full story here.

Twickenham school announces new Head and co-education expansion to include more girls:

The Mall School in Twickenham will welcome more girls into the school in September, following a successful move to co-education in September 2023. 

In response to demand from families with daughters wanting to join the school, The Mall is now accepting registrations for places in September 2024 for girls (and boys) in Year 2 as well as Reception and Year 1. 

Read the full story here.