Celebrating Emmeline Pankhurst Wednesday, 9 July, 2025 I eagerly looked forward to my first event with the CWO……and what better way to begin my journey with the Organisation than to honour Emmeline Pankhurst, the fearless, political activist, born on 15th. July 1858 in Manchester, who organised the suffragette movement in the late 19th. Century and early 20th. campaigning for the enfranchisement of women. Sadly, Emmeline passed away at the age of 69... Local News
Irmeli Selin 22nd July 2021 It is with great sadness that we let you know our friend and colleague Irmeli Selin died this morning after becoming seriously ill earlier this year. We offer... Local News
Residents left in the dark by LibDem controlled Council after Townmead Road Tip blaze 24th June 2021 On Sunday evening (June 20th 2021), a large fire caused considerable damage to the Townmead Recycling Centre in Kew with 70 firefighters responding to the blaze... Local News
Richmond Council Block Sport 9th April 2021 Frustrated residents have reported that Richmond Council is blocking the playing of organised sport at council facilities despite this being allowed by the... Local News
Mobile Phone Only for Parking 23rd March 2021 Richmond Council has confirmed they are to accelerate the removal of all pay and display parking machines across the borough. Apparently the decision was way... Local News
Conservatives demand Council honesty & transparency over costs of Riverside development plan 16th March 2021 Urgent publication of the full costs needed to promote honesty and transparency Diamond Jubilee Gardens must be protected in their entirety A more visionary... Local News
PAVEMENT PERIL CONTINUES 26th February 2021 Is this really the best use of Council contractors’ time and money? Clearly – as is more than evident from our photo – this street in West Twickenham has long... Local News
EU super fan MP Wilson has egg on her face 16th December 2020 EU super fan and Twickenham MP Munira Wilson has plenty of egg on her face after lambasting the UK for not joining the EU COVID-19 vaccine program. "This... Local News
Council Compulsory Purchase of Protected Riverside Gardens Angers Residents 23rd November 2020 Twickenham Riverside residents have expressed their fury at the LibDem run council’s attempts to threaten the Diamond Jubilee Gardens with a Compulsory Purchase... Local News
How to re-write history LIb Dem style 26th August 2020 Ready for a history lesson? A re-written history lesson? You know, just claim that you were responsible for the good bits and any failure was somebody else's... Local News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
