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Councillors vote on permanent pedestrianisation of Church Street

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

The plan to pedestrianise Church Street in Twickenham on a permanent basis won unanimous approval last night.

Councillors at Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee gave the green light to the proposal which has overwhelming support from residents.

Twickenham nursery wins top early years accreditation

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

A Twickenham nursery manager is over the moon after receiving award-winning accreditation.

Beaumont House Day Nursery in Heath Road achieved the Platinum Just Quality Adding Impact Award.

10 photos of new East Twickenham school ahead of opening

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

Deer Park School will have a multi-use games area on the first floor

Primary school pupils will make a long-awaited move to new permanent premises in East Twickenham next month.

Deer Park School opened in September 2015 on a temporary site at Richmond Adult Community College, where it has remained while the new building was constructed.

Researchers seek Twickenham couples for family and work survey

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

Working couples Twickenham are being sought to take part in a new research project investigating how partners have coped with the challenges posed by Covid-19.

Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Roehampton would like to interview a wide range of couples representing different age ranges, ethnic groups, socio-economic backgrounds and parental status.

Maintenance work to begin on Twickenham Green next week

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

Chestnut trees on Twickenham Green will soon be fenced off to allow the soil to recover.

The council said: "Scheduled maintenance works will begin on Twickenham Green next week.

Over 50s can now book Covid-19 vaccine in Twickenham

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

5 million people in the UK have already received their first jab

The vaccine rollout in the UK continues to pick up pace.

Over 50s can now book to receive their Covid-19 vaccination.

Parking meters in Twickenham to be replaced by mobile booking system

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

Pay and display parking machines are disappearing

Parking meters are being scrapped in Twickenham in favour of a mobile phone booking system.

The council said it will "help improve safety, reduce fraud and to make way for further tree planting opportunities".

A year of 20mph speed limits in Twickenham - traffic surveys show results

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

A majority of roads in the borough now have a 20mph limit

Lower speed limits of 20mph across Twickenham have been hailed a success, a year after they were introduced.

The limit was applied across the borough in March 2020 in an effort to improve road safety and reduce vehicle speeds on roads with highest rates of non-compliance.

Free school meal vouchers for Twickenham pupils in need this Easter

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

3,452 children have received vouchers in the school holidays already

Children in need will continue to receive school meal vouchers this Easter holiday.

Since the October half-term, the council has funded school holiday food support packages for vulnerable children, meaning that children don't go hungry over the school break.

Unpaid carers in Twickenham can book covid vaccine appointment now

By The Editor

13th Aug 2021 | Local News

Vaccinations at the Acorn Medical Centre

Unpaid carers in Twickenham could be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine as part of the ongoing vaccination programme.

Under priority group six which is currently rolling out, unpaid carers of family members and friends who receive carers allowance are eligible for the vaccine.

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