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Ice cream trader feels to have lost 50% of business due to council error

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

4th Jun 2024 | Local News

An ice cream trader has been operating for extra hours in Hampton Court Way but Richmond Council has now told him it was a mistake (credit: Google Maps & Richmond Council).

An ice cream trader next to Hampton Court Palace has said he lost half of his business overnight due to a council blunder over the hours he can operate .

New data shows the lowest number of people killed on London's roads last year

By Holly Kintuka

3rd Jun 2024 | Local News

Figures published by Transport for London show that the number of people killed or seriously injured on London roads in 2023 fell by six per cent (credit: Oliver Monk).

Transport for London (TfL) has published new road casualty data online, showing the number of people killed on London roads in 2023 has fallen .

Heathrow ‘night flight regime’ sees local MP pushback while Government awaits ‘further evidence’

By Oliver Monk

2nd Jun 2024 | Local News

Twickenham and Richmond Park MPs say residents are suffering 'noise misery' under the government's current night flight policies. (Photo: Ollie G. Monk)

London Assembly members Gareth Roberts and Hina Bokhari along with Lib Dem MPs Munira Wilson and Sarah Olney have cosigned a letter to the Transport Secretary.

Five jobs available near Twickenham right now

By Oliver Monk

1st Jun 2024 | Local News

Here is a list of job opportunities that are currently available in and around Twickenham.

Disabled riders from Park Lane Stables qualify for national championships

By Oliver Monk

31st May 2024 | Local News

Following its recent successes, Park Lance Stables will be taking nine riders and six horses to the Riding for the Disabled Association National Championships in July. (Photo: Rebekah Morgan)

Following its successes, the stables will be taking nine riders and six horses to the Riding for the Disabled Association National Championships in July.

London is the ‘smiliest’ region, where residents grin for more than an hour a day

By SWNS

31st May 2024 | Local News

Wellbeing expert Dr Andy Cope says 'smiling is a universal sign of friendliness' (credit: Ivana Cajina/Unsplash).

Gen Z and Millennials smile for 65 minutes each day – but Gen X only manage 48 minutes, according to a study .

Twickenham children to receive free swimming lessons

By Oliver Monk

30th May 2024 | Local News

Children across the borough are being offered free or discounted swimming lessons this summer. (Photo: Richmond Council)

The five-day ‘crash courses’ are part of Richmond Council’s new Summer Splash scheme to improve access to the ‘important life-saving skill’ in the borough.

Met Police arrest two in connection with robbery of Richmond watch store

By Oliver Monk

30th May 2024 | Local News

The two men (left and right) were seen on CCTV robbing watches from Oliver White (middle) and 247 Kettles on Saturday, 25 May (credit: Met Police & @247kettles/Instagram).

Met Police detectives investigating a robbery at a Richmond watch shop have arrested two but say they are still continuing their appeal for information .

Staggering £218 million owed in unpaid ULEZ fines

By SWNS

30th May 2024 | Local News