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Go Shopping In Richmond

With its bustling high streets, quaint sidewalks and urban villages, Richmond-upon-Thames has an abundance of interesting shopping areas.  Now you can find them from the comfort of your home with our online tour of the borough’s best retail destinations.

Garrick's Villa emerges

The Grade-I listed Garrick’s Villa in Hampton Court, damaged by fire in 2008, has emerged from its scaffolding. Garrick’s Villa restored > 

Diamond Jubilee

Orange Tree at 40

This year Richmond’s favourite venue The Orange Tree  celebrates its 40 year association with the town. Join us in supporting this great local asset. 

John Lewis opens picture gallery

Notable members of Kingston’s society gathered to celebrate the launch of John Lewis’ new picture gallery, which showcases some great contemporary art within the department store. John Lewis gallery opening >

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May Online Features

  • Royal rides: interview with Willie Carson

    Royal rides: interview with Willie Carson

    Willie Carson lit up Her Majesty’s Silver Jubilee by riding her horse to victory in the Oaks. This year the Derby Festival and Diamond Jubilee coincide. Samantha Laurie meets the five-time Champion Jockey ahead of a very special Epsom weekend... Read More ›

  • The Queen’s Reach: interview with Lord Watson of Richmond

    The Queen’s Reach: interview with Lord Watson of Richmond

    There is scarcely a realm in which Her Majesty is not revered. Lord Watson of Richmond, Chair of the Council of Commonwealth Societies and author of The Queen and the USA, talks to Richard Nye about her extraordinary global appeal... Read More ›

  • Ringside view: Sir Trevor McDonald’s memories of the Queen

    Ringside view: Sir Trevor McDonald’s memories of the Queen

    From his childhood in Trinidad to his career as one of Britain’s most acclaimed TV journalists, Sir Trevor McDonald has been a close observer of Her Majesty The Queen. Here the Sheen resident reflects on her unique strengths... Read More ›

  • Stitches across time: 140 years of the Royal School of Needlework

    Stitches across time: 140 years of the Royal School of Needlework

    For 140 years, the Royal School of Needlework has quietly sewn its way through history, creating pieces as diverse as christening gowns, altarpieces and the lace for the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress. Carol Cordrey celebrates its life and royal connections with a visit to its Hampton Court home... Read More ›

  • Hidden Depths

    Hidden Depths: Louise Patten's Titanic History

    Louise Patten's grandfather was the sole surviving senior officer on the Titanic. What he knew about the tragedy stayed in the family for years. Now, a century on, Louise has revealed it all in a novel. Richard Nye meets the former Richmond girl... Read More ›

Trolleybus in Twickenham

A video of the first trolley bus journey from Teddington to Twickenham in 1931. 

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Property Guide

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Queen to visit Richmond

The Queen’s visit to Richmond Park yesterday saw residents flocking to see Her Majesty. Photos of the Queen’s visit to Richmond >

On display were some of the best entries in our Richmond Park poetry competition. Poems in the Park>

Olympic Road Cycling guide

On May 29, tickets for the Olympic Road Cycling events will go on sale, make sure you are clued up with our guide to the route going through South West London and Surrey. Olympic Road Cycling maps and ticket guide > 

Liza at the Palace

The star-studded Hampton Court Palace Festival returns on June 14, with Liza Minnelli topping the bill. Hampton Court Palace Festival > 

See our full guide to music venues and festivals nest Richmond and Barnes>

Diamond Jubilee boat launch

Gloriana, set to lead the June 3 Royal River pageant had its launch in Isleworth on April 19. We were there to chat with the Richmond-based Master-Builder Mark Edwards. Gloriana hits the Thames > 

Health & Beauty

1950s beauty regimes weren’t as sophisticated as those we have today. However, as Fiona Adams discovers, many of the products are still on sale. 1950s beauty products today >

Six decades of fashion

Each decade of Her Majesty’s reign has oozed its own signature style. Victoria Bannerman takes a nostalgic strut down memory’s most fashionable lanes. Six decades of fashion >

Kew Gardens Olympic rings

On April 18, 100 days before the Olympics, Kew Gardens unveiled this super Olympic rings display – each ring is 50m long and made up of 20,000 plants. See more about Kew Gardens >