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'Ask for Angela' – pubs train staff to help women in distress

By Rory Poulter

20th Jan 2022 | Local News

Staff at pubs across the borough have been trained to offer help to women in distress under the 'Ask for Angela' initiative.

A statement from the police said: "If you are feeling unsafe on a night-out then you can approach venue staff and ask them for 'Angela'.

Harlequins players named in new England squad

By Rory Poulter

20th Jan 2022 | Local News

Harlequins centre Luke Northmore has earned a senior call-up for the first time (Image: Harlequins RFC)

FIVE players from Twickenham rugby club Harlequins have been selected as part of the new England squad ahead of the Six Nations tournament next month.

Alex Dombrandt, Joe Marchant, Joe Marler and Marcus Smith have been named in the 36-strong squad following involvement in the 2021 internationals.

Council in the dock over felling of trees

By Rory Poulter

20th Jan 2022 | Local News

The Friends of Twickenham fear Council chiefs are not doing enough to save a group of important trees.

Council officials have given a developer permission to fell five trees, including two Ash, a Cyprus group, a Sycamore and a Eucalyptus, on a site near the Green.

Steve Hackett interview: The quiet life of a rock superstar in Teddington

By Rory Poulter

20th Jan 2022 | Local News

Former lead guitarist of Genesis, Steve Hackett, loves Teddington and the riverside

IT'S rare to find the rock superstar Steve Hackett at his home in Teddington.

The pandemic has forced such changes. But working from home, for a such a prolific writer and musician as Steve, has not held him back.

What's on in Twickenham this weekend

By Rory Poulter

20th Jan 2022 | Local News

As more and more events are being organised locally Nub News is launching a new weekly round-up of what's on in Twickenham each weekend.

Every Thursday we will now bring you our top picks of the events in our town for the coming weekend.

Twickenham: Burst water main triggers jams

By Rory Poulter

19th Jan 2022 | Local News

Traffic between Twickenham and Richmond faces days of jams.

A burst water main means York Street, Twickenham, is closed to eastbound traffic heading towards Richmond.

Moormead pavilion and community café plan under threat

By Rory Poulter

19th Jan 2022 | Local News

Residents are encouraging supporters of the scheme to lobby councillors who will have a final say on the scheme at a planning committee meeting tomorrow - Wednesday.

Hopes to replace the derelict pavilion at Moormead with a new community building and café hang in the balance.

Council officials are recommending that a planning application from the Moormead Community & Sports Pavilion should be refused.

Lib-Dems slam Tory campaigner over DIY graffiti clean-up criticised as 'vandalism'

By Rory Poulter

18th Jan 2022 | Local News

A Twitter row has erupted between the Lib-Dem run Council and local Tories over attempts to tackle graffiti.

A leading member of the Conservatives, Roger Metcalfe, posted pictures and a video to show how he had covered up graffiti on a telephone junction box by spray painting it grey.

Buster found after epic journey across Twickenham to Richmond Park

By Rory Poulter

18th Jan 2022 | Local News

Buster the dog, who went missing in Crane Park three days ago has been found over four miles away in Richmond Park this morning – Monday.

The dog went missing at around 11am on Friday and there were subsequent sightings on the riverside in Twickenham and Marble Hill park.

Call for emergency talks to reverse rail cuts that come into effect today – Monday

By Rory Poulter

18th Jan 2022 | Local News

MPs and Council leaders have called on South Western Railway to reverse cuts in services that come into effect today - Monday.

The changes to timetables have hit key workers, including teachers and NHS workers, and children trying to get to school.

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