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Twickenham parliamentary candidates react to July general election announcement

By Oliver Monk

24th May 2024 | Local News

Six weeks of intense campaigning await Twickenham's parliamentary candidates. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

The snap election has surprised many across the country. But what do candidates in Twickenham's constituency have to say following Wednesday’s announcement?.

What’s on in Twickenham: Gastro-Glasto, intimate jazz performances, and garden tours

By Oliver Monk

23rd May 2024 | Local News

There's plenty to keep you busy around Twickenham this weekend. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s the Editor’s top picks of events and activities in the local area.

Moormead Pavilion to coordinate fundraising efforts for rebuild later today

By Oliver Monk

22nd May 2024 | Local News

A local charity is looking to expand its fundraising efforts to fund a new building to replace the current derelict pavilion. (Photo: Nub News)

Local charity Moormead Community and Sports Pavilion is hosting a community outreach event at The Turk’s Head pub in St Margarets this evening, 22 May.

Hand car wash could open at Hanworth Homebase

By James Smith

22nd May 2024 | Local News

The hand car wash could be coming to Homebase in Hanworth (image via Google Maps)

If approved, the scheme would allow Waves to install a new concrete wash pad, canopy and a cabin as an office.

New online exhibition from unseen archives showcases Bushy Park’s role in D-Day

By Oliver Monk

21st May 2024 | Local News

Some of the brick buildings of Camp Griffss, a US military base that sprang up in Bushy Park during the Second World War. (Photo: The Royal Parks)

The new exhibition shines a light on life in and around Camp Griffiss, a US military base that housed 3,000 service personnel in the heart of the Royal Park.

New data reveals Twickenham average delivery driver salaries compared to London boroughs

By Cesar Medina

21st May 2024 | Local News

From only three reported salaries, the borough of Richmond has one of the lowest average salaries for delivery drivers in London with £28,143 (credit: Oliver Monk).

Data reveals the average delivery driver in Twickenham earns £9 per hour from three reported salaries on the market .

Withdrawal of £1,000,000 air quality grant from government could affect Twickenham town centres, MP says

By Charlotte Lillywhite - Local Democracy Reporter

21st May 2024 | Local News

Twickenham MP has raised concerns over the withdrawal of £1m air quality grant that would help improve town centre hotspots (credit: Google maps).

Richmond Council has raised ‘grave concerns’ after ministers withdrew £1 million in funding to tackle air pollution in the borough.

Twickenham bus fire caused by ‘mechanical fault’ say fire brigade

By Oliver Monk

20th May 2024 | Local News

The bus during and after the fire. (Photo: twitwardio/Twitter)

Five fire engines and 30 firefighters from Twickenham, Richmond, and Kingston attended the scene of a diesel bus catching fire at Richmond Road on Sat, 18 May.

Twickenham: Orange Tree Theatre reveals cast for Noël Coward’s Suite in Three Keys

By Cesar Medina

20th May 2024 | Local News