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Teddington rapist Brian Witty jailed for life with minimum 12 years
A serial rapist who traumatised the lives of seven women has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Brian Witty was found guilty on all three new charges of rape, on women aged 19 at the time, on majority verdicts. Judge Nicholas Price QC branded
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Laughing, screaming girls close Richmond Bridge for an hour
Richmond Bridge was closed for more than an hour today after it was believed two girls were attempting to jump off the bridge. Witnesses said the girls “appeared drunk” and were “messing about” near the edge of the bridge. One witness said:
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Richmond Council removes festival comments from website
Police comments about an event on Twickenham Riverside have been removed from Richmond Council’s website. Officers made statements in documents submitted as part of a police objection to a Temporary Event Notice for an event on June 23. The
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Ham and Petersham push for neighbourhood forum
People in Ham and Petersham could have extra planning powers if a neighbourhood forum goes ahead. Under the coalition government, powers can be devolved to communities – giving them similar powers to parish councils, which are in charge of things
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Richmond schools launch sixth form prospectus
Headteachers launched the prospectus for the new sixth forms opening in September. Each school opening a new sixth form will host information days for prospective parents and students. The events and prospectus have been coordinated by Richmond
