News in Twickenham

Parts of Twickenham could be underwater in less than 30 years, according to a climate change study.

Climate Central has released an interactive sea-level rise and coastal flood map which are based on peer-reviewed science in leading journals.

In the wake of the fatal dog attack on a seal that had become a local celebrity with residents and walkers by the Thames, concern has been raised about the increase in attack by dogs on wild animals by the river.

A spokesperson for the Port of London, which controls the river, says the authority (PLA) confirmed the problem was a rising concern.

A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of explosive substance and terrorism offences in South West London.

He was detained yesterday (Monday, March 22) by officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command at an address on suspicion of possession of an explosive substance.

As residents deal with the crushing news about the death of a popular seal named Freddie Mercury, this footage will hopefully put a smile back on people's faces.

There are 900 harbour seals and 3,200 grey seals in the Greater Thames Estuary and increasing numbers of the loveable mammals are being spotted upstream of Putney Bridge.

An update from the local police.

We are investigating the death of a seal, named locally as Freddie, after it was injured by a dog on the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge.

Does your Twickenham sports organisation need a financial leg-up in these challenging times?

Teddington-based community group SporTedd may be able to help.

Three members from Blitz Gym in Twickenham have raised more than £6,000 for NHS workers after finishing a year-long press up challenge. By the end of the challenge on Sunday, March 21, they completed 66,795 press ups each.

"It was the beginning of lockdown and I wanted to raise money to support local frontline NHS workers," said Dana Jamieson, who started the challenge.

Richmond Council is one of five in the country being given millions of pounds by the government to plug gaps in the funding for children with special educational needs.

On Friday (March 19) the government announced financial agreements with the council over the next five years. Kingston, Hammersmith and Fulham, Bury and Stoke-on-Trent councils have also secured agreements.

Off-road motorcyclists have been warned to stop riding in Twickenham after a driver was reported for "multiple offences".

On Saturday night souped-up cars were being driven around the borough as late as 2am, with many residents being awoken by them.

Twickenham residents are being asked to spend 10 minutes today filling in the census.

The once-in-a-decade survey determines how many people are living in an area and what the local population needs.