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Don't panic - false widow spiders are everywhere
After a first toxic false widow spider was sighted yesterday in Twickenham, the marauding minibeasts have been spotted all over the borough and beyond. Readers and arachnid enthusiasts have been snapping away and sending their best shots to the
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UPDATE: Dog walkers warning after River Crane spill kills hundreds of fish
Many fish were killed following the River Crane becoming poisoned overnight for the second time in three years. Officers from the Environment Agency have been on the scene, working to stem the source of the pollution. A spokesman confirmed
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Dismay as many fish die in River Crane pollution
Shocked nature-lovers woke up this morning to discover the River Crane poisoned, leaving many fish dead once again. The Environment Agency was called following several reports that a section of the river at Twickenham had turned black and fish
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Fare dodgers scarper at sight of metal arches at Twickenham station
Confused commuters might have thought they were boarding a flight at Heathrow rather than arriving at Twickenham station this morning. Rush-hour passengers alighting at Twickenham walked through a metal detecting arch, often used to search for
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Anger about cedar trees damaging play area
A concerned Whitton mother wants “dangerous” cedar trees to be axed after several large branches fell and damaged her children’s play area. On September 4, three heavy branches fell from one of the cedar trees, damaging Simone Scott’s back garden
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Restraining order for former police officer who showered ex with gifts
A former police officer who showered his ex-girlfriend with gifts and cards seven years after they split up has been handed a restraining order. Roger Gough, 69, of George Pearce House, Gloucestershire, must not directly or indirectly contact Carole
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Coffee mornings raise thousands for Macmillan
People across the borough got together for a cup of coffee and slice of cake to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The charity held its biggest fundraising event, the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of people affected by cancer and
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Scuba team makes interesting discoveries in Thames litter pick
A team of Richmond scuba divers found part of an ice skating boot and an old credit card in an underwater Thames litter pick. Among the items the Richmond Sub Aqua Club found between Richmond Bridge and Richmond railway bridge were a couple of
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Harlequins' temporary stand gets permission to expand
Harlequins have got the green light to keep their “temporary” south stand with an increased capacity. The stand was erected in July 2009 and was given planning permission for a three-year period. The rugby union club’s application to retain
