Hot and sunny again today — 31°C with almost no rain risk
Sunday brings another fine, hot day to Richmond, with the Met Office forecasting a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C overnight. The chance of rain sits at just 4%, so any plans involving the…
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Free five-week cooking courses start in September across the borough
Cooking Up, a small Richmond-based charity, is running free five-week cooking courses at three locations across the borough this autumn, with classes beginning on 16 September 2026 in Ham, Hampton Hill and Whitton.
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Come and celebrate the River Crane's restoration at Mereway on 8 August
Earlier this year, engineers removed a stretch of the River Crane from its decades-old concrete channel at Mereway Nature Park in Twickenham, restoring natural riverbanks in its place. The results have already been striking: better water flow, greater flood storage capacity and a richer habitat for the plants and wildlife that depend on the river corridor.
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Orleans House Gallery seeks Richmond artists for its Winter Show
Local artists have until 11.59pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026 to submit work to Orleans House Gallery's annual Winter Show — one of the more accessible opportunities on the borough's arts calendar, since both the application and participation are free of charge.
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Tiny weevils deployed at Kew Ha-ha to tackle invasive water plant
Richmond Council has released specialist beetles into the Kew Ha-ha waterway as part of a nature-based effort to control floating pennywort, an invasive plant that can choke waterways and crowd out native species.
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Fees waived to close your road for play on Car Free Day weekend
Residents across Richmond upon Thames can apply to close their street to through-traffic for up to four hours on Saturday 19 or Sunday 20 September 2026, as part of the borough's Car Free Day celebrations — and this year the council is again waiving the administration fee normally charged for road closure permits.
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Nearly 80 Richmond venues join breastfeeding welcome scheme
Close to 80 businesses and organisations across Richmond upon Thames have now signed up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme, pledging to provide a safe and welcoming environment for nursing parents. The milestone coincides with World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from 1 to 7 August 2026.
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Warm and mostly bright today — 28°C with very little rain risk
After the recent string of extreme heat, Tuesday brings a more comfortable feel to Richmond. The Met Office is forecasting a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C overnight, with partly cloudy skies and just a 5% chance of rain — which means you can reasonably leave the umbrella at home.
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Another scorcher today — 32°C and sunny across Richmond
After yesterday's peak of 33°C, Richmond is settling into another very hot day on Monday, with the Met Office forecasting sunshine throughout and a high of 32°C — well above the seasonal average for early August. The overnight low was around 19°C, so even the morning will feel warm. The UV index sits at 8, which is classed as very high: the NHS recommends applying SPF 30 or above, seeking shade between 11am and 3pm, and keeping children and older relatives well hydrated.
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Over 300 join South Asian dance and music events at Orleans House Gallery
More than 300 residents and visitors took part in South Asian cultural events at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham during last week's High Tide Festival, according to the council.
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Council publishes printable guide to what goes in which bin
Richmond Council has released a new printable guide explaining which items belong in each of the borough's recycling containers — a handy reference that covers the paper and card bin, mixed recycling, food waste caddy, general rubbish and garden waste.
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Ruils Movefest returns to Bushy Park on 4 October — all abilities welcome
Ruils Independent Living is hosting its Movefest accessible challenge event in Bushy Park on Sunday 4 October, open to participants of all ages and abilities.