News in Twickenham

Councillors claim they are powerless to stop the felling of trees in an important wildlife corridor for bats and other wild creatures.

A developer has been given permission to fell five trees on a site near Twickenham Green, by council planning officials.

Animal lovers fear someone is targeting foxes in the borough.

At least two of the animals have been found dead within five days, each with a leg removed, possibly as a trophy.

Rail passengers, including parents, teachers and other key workers, have slammed cuts in train services from next week.

South Western Railways (SWR) is cutting services to 72% of prepandemic levels and blaming a lack of staff caused by the Omicron strain or Covid.

Jennifer Peters, of the Twickenham-based charity Skylarks, is flying high after scooping a £250 cash prize in the Get Lucky Local community lottery.

Funds raised from the weekly lottery support a wide range of good causes, including Skylarks, across the Richmond borough.

DETAILS of new cuts to rail services - taking more than one in four trains out of service compared to before the pandemic - have been revealed.

South Western Rail, which operates trains through Richmond and Twickenham to local stations and into central London, says the new timetable will come into effect on Monday.

The people, charities and businesses of Twickenham have provided inspiration and hope to communities struggling through the pandemic.

Now, residents are being asked to pay tribute to those – young and old - who have made a real difference by nominating them for the 2021 Community Heroes Awards.

Cuts in rail services that are due to come into effect next week are being driven by a shortage of trains, according to industry experts.

South Western Railways (SWR) recently issued a statement blaming reductions in services across its London Metro services - from Monday - on a lack of staff due to absences caused by Covid.

Tributes have been paid to Neal Chapman, who helped families keep their pets healthy and their gardens beautiful for over 50 years.

It is understood that the stalwart of the local community, who ran Percy Chapman & Son, died last week as a result of Covid.

AFC Richmond's coach Ted Lasso has been spotted in disguise eyeing up the talent at the FA Cup clash between non-league Borehamwood and League One's AFC Wimbledon.

The fictional football coach in the Apple TV+ series, played by award-winning actor Jason Sudeikis, was caught out by eagle-eyed sports photographer Tom Jenkins at the Saturday (8 January) afternoon cup-tie fixture which Borehamwood won 2-0 in a giant-killing result.

Richmond Borough has the lowest crime rates in London with the number of officially reported offences down by just over 10% last year.

Figures published by the Metropolitan Police puts the total at 11,025 in 2021, which was down by 1,255 on the year before.