August 2026
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Local businesses making breastfeeding parents feel welcome
Pools on the Park, BusyLizzy and Patch Twickenham are just some of more than 80 local organisations welcoming and supporting breastfeeding parents.
Published: 06 Aug 26
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More than half of 'mansion tax' total will come from just four London boroughs
Residents in four London boroughs could pay around £275 million under the government’s proposed 'mansion tax' – over half of everything the policy is expected to raise across the country.
Published: 06 Aug 26
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New business growth programme launched for Richmond start-ups and scale-ups
A new year-long programme has been launched to help Richmond start-ups, entrepreneurs and growing businesses unlock their next stage of growth through expert mentoring, practical advice and tailored business support.
Published: 06 Aug 26
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Naturalising the River Crane in Twickenham: a community celebration
River restoration of the River Crane earlier in 2026 at Mereway Nature Park meant that the river was removed from its concrete channel and natural river banks restored.
Published: 06 Aug 26
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Free cooking classes starting in September
Cooking Up is a small Richmond-based charity offering free five week cooking courses in three locations across the borough.
Published: 06 Aug 26
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Working with nature to control invasive plants in the Kew Ha-ha
Last month, we worked with CABI (Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau International) and Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Course on a nature-based project to control invasive floating pennywort and protect biodiversity in Kew.
Published: 05 Aug 26
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Calling all local artists: see your work on display this winter
Are you an artist living or working in Richmond upon Thames? Submit your work to Orleans House Gallery for its annual Winter Show.
Published: 05 Aug 26
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Making Richmond more breastfeeding friendly
Nearly 80 local organisations and businesses across Richmond upon Thames have committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for breastfeeding parents, by joining the Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme.
Published: 04 Aug 26
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Fees waived to help your road become a Play Street for a day
Families in Richmond upon Thames are again being invited to come out and play as part of Car Free Day this September.
Published: 04 Aug 26
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Richmond Council urges residents to take part in Heathrow consultation despite ‘poor timing’
Richmond Council is urging residents to take part in the government’s online public meeting on Heathrow expansion and ensure they submit their views on the proposals before the consultation closes.
Published: 04 Aug 26
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