What each party is promising in Richmond’s local elections

What each party is promising in Richmond’s local elections

With the local elections around the corner, major parties in Richmond have published manifestos on how they promise to transform the borough over the…

A Springtime of Sports Stars at Richmond Theatre

A Springtime of Sports Stars at Richmond Theatre

Michael HollandApr 20, 2026

Richmond Theatre welcomes an exciting array of sports stars this spring! Tour de France and Olympic-winning medallist Sir Bradley Wiggins, Jungle royalty and football…

Residents vow to fight for Teddington’s last allotments

Residents vow to fight for Teddington’s last allotments

Residents have upped their fight against plans to convert their neighbourhood’s last allotments into a graveyard. Locals have been calling on Richmond Council to…

Residents urge Council to rethink Lime bike ban – as petition hits over 1,500

Residents urge Council to rethink Lime bike ban – as petition hits over 1,500

Residents are urging a London council to reverse its decision to ban Lime e-bikes from being parked or hired in the borough. A petition…

Review: Carlos Acosta’s Carmen @ Richmond Theatre

Review: Carlos Acosta’s Carmen @ Richmond Theatre

Michael HollandApr 12, 2026

A uniquely special experience Carlos Acosta’s reputation truly does precede him: becoming the English National Ballet’s youngest principal dancer in 1991, aged only 18,…

Secondary school planned for South West London brewery site axed

Secondary school planned for South West London brewery site axed

A new secondary school will not be built as part of the £1.3billion regeneration of an old brewery in South West London. The Department…

Carmen Comes to Richmond

Carmen Comes to Richmond

Michael HollandMar 27, 2026

Carlos Acosta’s adaptation of Bizet’s famous opera Following its UK premiere in July 2024, Acosta Danza announces a UK Tour  of Carlos Acosta’s adaptation…

Lime bikes ban approved

Lime bikes ban approved

Lime e-bikes will be banned from being hired or parked in a South West London borough, under new rules. Richmond Council has approved plans…

Richmond aims to grow with 5,500 new homes

Richmond aims to grow with 5,500 new homes

Huge plans have been announced for Richmond to grow with at least 5,500 new homes, 20 per cent more jobs and 10 per cent…

Richmond residents to face council tax hike

Richmond residents to face council tax hike

Richmond residents face another 5 per cent hike in their council tax this year, with band D households set to pay nearly £2,500. Richmond…

Controversial secondary school plans for brewery site face the axe

Controversial secondary school plans for brewery site face the axe

Controversial plans to build a secondary school in a new South West London neighbourhood are facing the axe. Richmond Council is appealing the Government’s…

Parks set to host more festivals, open-air cinema and outdoor theatre

Parks set to host more festivals, open-air cinema and outdoor theatre

More festivals, open-air cinema and outdoor theatre are set to be held in parks across South West London, under a new council strategy. Richmond…