Save the Dip: Neighbours plan to buy their boozer but need £1 million
Neighbours are fighting to save a beloved Victorian pub in South London, which has been shut since its former landlord died last year. The…
South West London parks set to hold more festivals, outdoor cinema and theatre
More community festivals, outdoor cinema and pop-up theatre could be held in parks across South West London, under new council plans. Richmond Council has…
Montessori nursery faces closure
A beloved nursery in South West London that has been called a “second home” to families is facing closure. Richmond Council confirmed it will…
Review: Poor Clare at Orange Tree Theatre
Provocative, thoughtful and hilarious Medieval christian lore gets a witty update in Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare. We follow the actually rather wealthy Clare as…
Kew Gardens’ iconic Palm House to shut for 5 years in £60m renovation
Kew Gardens’ iconic Palm House is set to shut for five years in a huge £60million renovation project. The Victorian glasshouse, which sits at…
Review: In Praise of Love: Orange Tree Theatre
It looks and ‘smells’ of the 1970s. This late work by Terrence Rattigan is simply outstanding. Insightful, passionate writing that in the hands of…
Poor Clare
Orange Tree Theatre announced the full cast for Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare. Joining the previously announced Arsema Thomas, making her stage debut, and Freddy Carter,…
Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival Returns with “Cultural Reforesting” Theme
After a successful pilot in 2023, the Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival is making a vibrant return this weekend, running from June 13-29, writes…
Drivers could face £1k fine for idling
Drivers in South West London who leave their engines idling could face £100 fines, in a bid to slash air pollution. Richmond Council is…
Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival
Cultural Reforesting: “how can we renew our relationship with nature?” For two weeks, venues and public spaces across Richmond will host over 50 events…
There are plans to turn former Ministry of Defence estate into private school
Plans to turn a former Ministry of Defence (MoD) building into a private school have been recommended for approval. Richmond Council officers ruled proposals…
