Richmond charity Riverbank wins £228,000 to support families in temporary accommodation
Richmond charity Riverbank has secured a £228,091 government grant to expand its work with single mothers and children living in temporary accommodation across the borough. The three-year…
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Kinship Carer Week runs until 11 October — what it means locally
Kinship Carer Week (5–11 October 2026) is under way across England and Wales, and Richmond Council is using it to shine a light on the relatives and friends in the borough who have stepped in to raise children when their parents are unable to do so.
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Twickenham food charity could win £10,000 — and your vote counts
The Twickenham Real Junk Food Project (TRJFP) has been shortlisted by Lidl as one of five charities competing for the top prize in its Community Fund — and it is public votes that will decide who takes home the most.
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Free grief café launches in Whitton from 6 October
A new free drop-in for people living with bereavement is coming to Whitton, with the first session taking place on Tuesday, 6 October.
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Free money management courses coming to Richmond this November
Richmond Council has announced a series of free financial management courses running in November, delivered in partnership with Crosslight Advice, a specialist money guidance charity.
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World Heart Day: small steps Richmond residents can take today
Today, 29 September, is World Heart Day — and Richmond Council is using the occasion to encourage residents to think seriously about cardiovascular health before problems arise.
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World Rivers Day: how the Beverley Brook shapes Richmond's flood resilience
Sunday 27 September is World Rivers Day — a global moment to reflect on the waterways that run through our communities, and for Richmond that means the Beverley Brook.
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Quiet weekend works at Teddington Launch Lock today and tomorrow
The Environment Agency is carrying out additional maintenance at Teddington Launch Lock today, Saturday 26 September, and tomorrow, Sunday 27 September, as it works to complete key tasks before river operations intensify later in the autumn.
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Free drop-in advice for older residents at Richmond's local libraries
Older residents, their families and carers across the borough can now access free, confidential advice through a new series of drop-in sessions being run by Age UK Richmond at local libraries every Tuesday, from 10am to 4pm.
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Recycle Week runs until Saturday — here's what Richmond offers to help
National Recycle Week runs from 14 to 20 September, and Richmond Council is using it to highlight the practical options available locally for residents who want to waste less.
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Don't bin it: where to donate, repair or recycle old electricals in Richmond
Old laptops, spare tablets, a toaster that works perfectly well but has been replaced — most households have a drawer or cupboard full of electricals waiting for a second life. Richmond Council is encouraging residents to think before they bin, pointing to a range of local options for donation, repair and responsible recycling.
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Residents invited to shape Richmond's mental health prevention strategy
Richmond Council is asking residents, local organisations, health professionals and people with lived experience to give their views on a draft Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy covering 2026 to 2029.