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yellowwedge cheese makes Times 'Top 10 Cheese Shops in Britain'

In July 2010, local retailer yellowwedge cheese has been named by The Times as one of the ‘Top 10 Cheese Shops in Britain’! Juliet Harbutt who compiled the list wrote; “Whatever David Harries does, from recycling to educating his…

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26 August 2010 | Category » news | Comments [1]

Six Week Suspension of Heathrow Runway Alternation

For six weeks from 13 September 2010, essential maintenance work will be taking place on taxiways connecting Heathrow’s northern runway with the rest of the airfield. During this period, planes will be unable to alternate daytime use of the runways…

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24 August 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Vince Cable Meeting with Twickenham Station Developers

Dr Cable will be meeting the developers, Solum, on the 6th of August. This is an extract from an email sent to the Twickenham Action Group. “Some of the environmental worries have been take into account - none of the…

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3 August 2010 | Category » news | Comments [3]

St Margarets Estate Conservation Area Extension

map of proposed extension

The Council is proposing the extend the boundary of the St Margarets Estate Conservation Area under the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. The proposed extension includes this property. As part of this process, the Council is seeking views of all owners and/or occupiers.

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30 July 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Calling All Local Artists

The autumn edition of the My St Margarets Magazine is due do feature local artists and their work. Would you like to be included? If so send a short piece about yourself and some photos of your work to Jeannine…

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23 July 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

River Crane Photographic Exhibition

The exhibition, prepared by the Friends of the River Crane Environment, features photographs by local photographers of the river, the people who use the green spaces along it and the volunteer work that takes place. There are also old historical…

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8 July 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

New Twickenham Station Plans

Plans to invest over £40 million in rebuilding Twickenham Station go on public display next week. Solum Regeneration, a joint venture between Network Rail and Kier Property, has released the first images of the proposed development which will provide a…

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8 July 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Another Bogus 'Charity' in St Margarets

W&W Help Limited are collecting in St Margarets on Thursday. W&W Help Limited claim to support a breast cancer prevention programme to the tune of £1,500 per month. There is no mention of a specific programme or project. The Government…

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26 May 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Information: Lyme Disease

Now the warm weather is here and people are spending more time outdoors they are at greater risk of contracting the illness. Lyme disease is caused by the bite of an infected tick and causes a range of unpleasant symptoms…

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26 May 2010 | Category » news | Comments [5]

Bogus Charity Collecting on Thursday 13 May

SOS Clothes Ltd is collecting in St Margarets claiming to give proceeds to The Tree of Hope. The SOS Clothes charity does not check out on the charity commission website. At first glance you would think that the collection is…

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13 May 2010 | Category » news | Comments [4]

Volunteer at Strawberry Hill House

photo of Strawberry Hill House

Come and join the team that’s bringing Walpole’s little gothic castle back to life.

We are looking for friendly volunteers to help us run this exciting proerty. There are positions in the shop, the house, in education, front of house and many more. If you are interested in hearing more about our volunteering opportunities at Strawberry Hill then email us on: volunteering@strawberryhillhouse.org

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13 May 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Police Re-open A316

Police re-open A316 between Richmond Circus and St Margarets roundabout The A316 has re-opened after a man who was threatening to jump off a footbridge by Old Deer Park was talked down by police. The road was shut between Richmond…

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13 May 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Election Results: Tories Win Control of Richmond Council - May 2010

“The Tories have won control of Richmond Council. The final result of the night in Kew sealed the victory and also claimed the biggest political casualty. Council leader Serge Lourie, who had served on the authority for 28 years, lost…

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8 May 2010 | Category » news | Comments [3]

Election Results: St Margarets & North Twickenham Ward - 7 May 2010

votes by candidate

Liberal Democrats Geoff Acton [2638 votes] and Ben Khosa [2380] retain their seats in St Margarets and North Twickenham. Tory candidate Chris Harrison [2366] has taken the third seat in the ward ahead of Philip Morgan [2292].

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7 May 2010 | Category » news | Comments [1]

Election Results: Twickenham Riverside Ward - 7 May 2010

votes by candidate

Conservative Party candidates Susan Chappell [2473 votes], Scott Naylor [2283] and Samantha Salvoni [2295] won seats from the Liberal Democrates cabinet members David Trigg and Denise Carr in the Twickenham Riverside ward.

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7 May 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Don't Forget to Vote Today!

Combined General Parliamentary and Local Council Elections are today, Thursday 6 May 2010. Polling hours 7am to 10pm. To find your polling station and more information…

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6 May 2010 | Category » news | Comments [1]

St Margarets and North Twickenham Council Election Candidates

There are 14 candidates for the three seats in the ward. The three sitting Liberal Democrat councillors are standing again: Geoff Acton [88 Cole Park Road, TW1 1JA], Ben Khosa 15 [Tayben Avenue, TW2 7RA] and Philip Morgan [85 Heathfield…

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15 April 2010 | Category » news | Comments [22]

St Margarets Road/A316 Roundabout Traffic Lights to be Replaced

Cllr Philip Morgan has been pressing the Highway Department to do this for many months; now, at last, it’s happening. Work will start on Tuesday April 6 and take 10 weeks. There will be temporary traffic signals for the first…

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15 April 2010 | Category » news | Comments [4]

Meeting Notice: Orleans Infant School Expansion - 20 April 2010

The local authority will be holding a meeting at Orleans Infant School at 7pm on Tuesday 20th April for parents of children at the school and for residents of adjacent roads, to outline and discuss the proposed primary school expansion…

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12 April 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Richmond Furniture Scheme

Richmond Furniture Scheme will be open on the first Saturday of April, 3rd April from 1000 -1200. Download the flyer [PDF] Our normal opening hours are 10 00 to 1500 Monday to Thursdays….

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1 April 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Primary school offers day - 93% get a school of choice

[Mar 29] Council statement: As demand for primary school places reaches an all time high, 93% of borough applicants have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, with 80% getting a place at their first choice. Those…

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29 March 2010 | Category » news | Comments [1]

Bogus Charities Continue to Operate in Our Area

This one is almost convincing. “Helping Arms” make claims to support University College Hospital. The company is registered with Companies House, not once but twice having previously been dissolved and only registered again in January 2010. According to the “Helping…

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15 March 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

St Margarets Fair 2009 Charity Beneficiaries

Last October we told you that how 50% of the £14,000 profit from July’s Fair on Moormead was distributed between the four local schools. We asked you to nominate local charities who you thought might be deserving of sharing the…

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12 March 2010 | Category » news | Comments [6]

Marble Hill Playcentres Annual General Meeting - 18 March 2010

Marble Hill Playcentres are having their AGM at 7.00pm on Thursday, 18 March. It will be held at the One O’Clock Club in Marble Hill Park. We would welcome all parents to come to the One O’Clock Club to see…

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10 March 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Lawrence Dallaglio Visits St Margarets

Last weekend Lawrence Dallaglio was in the St Margarets Tavern enjoying the local hospitality and taking a short break following his hectic few days in Twickenham as part of his mega 1,800 mile cycle ride from Rome to Edinburgh…

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10 March 2010 | Category » news | Comments [0]