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Richmond News May 13, 2026

The Surrey school where boys are flourishing and 'education goes beyond results'
by Dr Millan Sachania, Headmaster of Halliford School for the Autumn Term on October 10, 2026 at 5:00 am
Halliford School's new headmaster tells why the school's supportive environment is allowing children to flourish.
Blue plaque to daring pilot 'Queen of the Air' whose final flight ended in tragedy
by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton on October 10, 2026 at 5:00 am
Amy Johnson, the pioneering aviator who became the first woman to fly solo to Australia from England, is remembered with a blue plaque on her former north London home.
New Samaritans grafitti aims to help those experiencing suicidal thoughts.
by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle on October 9, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Samaritans have interrupted people’s days with graffiti designed to encourage them to ‘reach in’ and help those experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49
by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle on October 9, 2026 at 2:52 pm
Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49, according to research.
Subway announces plans that could see hundreds of new shops across UK
by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle on October 9, 2026 at 1:14 pm
Subway is overhauling its restaurants with digital kiosks, an evening menu and plans to double store numbers.

'I'm a terrible actor' - Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson joins immersive Grease
by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton on July 23, 2026 at 10:20 am
Ricky Wilson is playing Teen Angel in Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical this summer in Battersea Park - he talks about the role and his day job as frontman for the Kaiser Chiefs.
Bonnie Langford, Dr Ranj and Basil Brush among stars in panto in Richmond
by elizabeth.birt@newsquest.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt on July 10, 2026 at 5:00 am
Some of the star-studded cast has been revealed for this year’s festive panto in Richmond.
National Theatre’s War Horse - 'hauntingly beautiful story of connection and courage'
by emily.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Davison on June 14, 2026 at 5:00 am
War Horse has returned for a short run to the National Theatre and its a must-see this summer.

St Margarets station celebrates 150 years with mural unveiling and street party
by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett on October 7, 2026 at 11:58 am
St Margarets station in Richmond marked 150 years with a street party, new mural, live music and Rail Minister Lord Hendy’s heritage bus visit on October 3.
Richmond pizza chain opening offers 3,000 FREE pizzas to local residents
by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett on October 7, 2026 at 9:19 am
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana opens in Richmond on November 27, giving away 3,000 free Neapolitan pizzas at its new Kew Road restaurant.
Kew launches £1m appeal to restore its historic Palm House
by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett on October 6, 2026 at 9:58 am
Kew Gardens launches a £1m public appeal to restore its historic Palm House, part of a £66m project to create a carbon-neutral Victorian glasshouse in London.
Richmond student’s ceramic sculpture selected for national art exhibition
by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett on September 30, 2026 at 10:05 am
Richmond upon Thames College student Tyra D’Souza has been selected for the UAL Origins Creatives Exhibition at London’s Mall Galleries with ceramic artwork.
Pictures from the scene as burst water main floods Surrey recreation ground
by samuel.turner@newsquest.co.uk | Samuel Turner on September 28, 2026 at 1:40 pm
Pictures have revealed flooding after a major water main burst in West Molesey.

Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford: Late Ajer finish gives Bees point at Villa Park
by Uzzi Majid on October 10, 2026 at 4:56 pm
Kristoffer Ajer's nonchalant finish gave Brentford a share of the spoils, as Aston Villa were denied their first home league win of the season.
Jannik Schuster starts but Brentford face headaches ahead of Aston Villa
by Uzzi Majid on October 9, 2026 at 2:37 pm
Keith Andrews provided a team news update ahead of Brentford's trip to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, but Keith Andrews face a couple of selection headaches
Chelsea Women hit back with 3-0 win at West Ham after Lyon draw
by Tim Harrison on October 5, 2026 at 2:29 pm
Chelsea Women beat West Ham 3-0 and held Lyon 0-0 in the Champions League. Hannah Hampton kept her 50th Chelsea clean sheet.
Brentford show mettle to seal first home Premier League win over Chelsea
by Uzzi Majid on September 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
It was a night Brentford needed to show their mettle, having lost their mojo in the aftermath of putting Tottenham Hotspur to the sword on the opening weekend.
Domino’s poke fun at Tottenham's poor start to season with ad outside stadium
by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat on September 18, 2026 at 10:49 am
Pizza brand Domino’s have poked fun at Tottenham Hotspurs' poor start to the Premier League season - with a cheeky ad placed outside its stadium.