News in Twickenham

Water dispensers are being installed in train stations in an effort to combat plastic bottle pollution, litter and waste.

South Western Railway is putting the filtered water vending machines in to Richmond, Wimbledon and Vauxhall, following a successful trial at Hampton Court station.

Police are hunting for a group of at least 10 males in relation to a vicious attack that took place in the summer.

Richmond Police have just issued an image of the suspects involved in an assault on Hampton Court Road, alongside Bushy Park.

Fears for the future of schemes to boost road safety, cut air pollution and support cycling have been raised by Council chiefs.

Leaders at Richmond Borough Council are concerned the schemes are under threat because the Government has refused long-term funding for Transport for London.

Environment champions, Habitats & Heritage, have vowed to oppose development in an important 'wildlife corridor' close to Twickenham Green.

The organisation has identified that the 'backlands' site, behind the Prince Albert pub, Hampton Road, makes an important contribution to biodiversity.

Households have been warned about disruption to Christmas and New Year bin and recycling collections amid a shortage of drivers.

The private company providing the service, Serco, says it has a 10% shortage of drivers.

Beaumont House Day Nursery has collected donations for a Twickenham-based homeless charity as part of a collective group-wide initiative to spread some joy this Christmas.

Parents and families of the Nursery, located on Heath Road, donated dried and tinned goods alongside festive treats in order to support individuals during the festive period, through Spear London.

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.

Controversial plans to fell trees in a 'wildlife corridor' near Twickenham Green have been approved despite fierce opposition from residents.

The decision was made by Council planning officials under delegated powers without any involvement from elected councillors.

Development sites have been identified across Twickenham to offer homes, a niche food market, a new Cultural Quarter and small cinema.

The eye-catching schemes, which promise significant changes to the heart of Twickenham, are included in a draft Local Plan.

We are a small group of 75 Scouts from Animal Troup, part of 2nd Whitton Scout Group, based in Whitton, Twickenham and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We are raising money for our local CHILDREN'S WARD'S AT THE WEST MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL via the CW+ Sun and Stars appeal. The funds will help transform the wards to create a child-friendly, welcoming, calming environment with better facilities, specifically designed to make being in hospital easier for children and their parents. Improvements include installing a dedicated teenagers' space, a new playroom, a 'home-from-home' parents' area, entertainment equipment and technology at every bedside, and bespoke artwork throughout.