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    Richmond Council
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    16h
    We can't wait to welcome you to Centre Stage: Richmond Myths this weekend 😃 PLEASE NOTE: To make the weekend possible some road closures and traffic diversions are in place. Check the replies for full details. See the diversion plan for Sat 18 July ⬇ orlo.uk/uXtIr
    A yellow road sign on a pavement announcing that Whittaker Avenue is closed on Saturday 18 July 2026 for an event.
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    Richmond Council
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    16h
    ▪️ Fri 17 July – Richmond Riverside will be closed from 5pm to 7.30pm ▪️ Sat 18 – George Street and Whittaker Avenue, Richmond will be closed from 6am to 10pm (more detail in first post) ▪️ Sun 19 – Hill Rise will be closed from Petersham Road up to The Vineyard from 6am to 8pm
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    Richmond Council
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    18h
    Our excellent green spaces have again been officially recognised - winning 25 Green Flag Awards 🏆 Heathfield's Jubilee Meadow has become the latest park to gain Green Flag status, making this our highest number to date! Click here to read more ⬇️ orlo.uk/JLvkY
    A winding gravel path through a grassy park with a metal bench, under a blue sky with clouds and distant houses.
    An information sign for Carlisle Park standing in front of a large green field and a paved path.
    A wooden insect hotel standing in a field of dry grass in front of a wire fence.
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    Richmond Council
    @LBRUT
    Jul 16
    Looking for a wedding venue with a difference? The beautiful Winter Garden features a striking original glass-domed roof and views across the York House Gardens. To celebrate 100 years of York House, we're offering 100 couples a discounted rate. 🔗 orlo.uk/DH9Ti
    A smiling bride and groom sitting at a desk, signing their marriage register with a bouquet of roses in the foreground.
    A bride and groom stand during their wedding ceremony in a bright, plant-filled room.
    A groom and his best man in suits stand facing each other at a wedding ceremony in a bright conservatory with guests seated behind.
    A bride and groom walking hand-in-hand along the riverside.
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    Richmond Council
    @LBRUT
    Jul 15
    Feeling nervous yet? We're wishing the absolute best of luck to Mortlake's Reece James and the entire #England team as they take on Argentina for a place in Sunday's #WorldCup final at 8pm... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 COME ON ENGLAND!
    The England flag flying on top of York House
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    Richmond Council
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    Jul 15
    A brand-new mural celebrating Richmond's heritage, landscape and community was unveiled yesterday 🎨 Local artists Alice and Katie were joined by the Cllr @Gareth_Roberts_, @LBRUTMayor, councillors, @BeRichmondUK and many passers by to get a first look at the huge new artwork!
    (L-R) Cllrs Gareth Roberts, Phil Giesler, Katie Mansfield and Nancy Baldwin (Mayor) with Fay Cannings (CEO BeRichmond), Alice and Katie (artists) preparing to cut the ribbon and unveil the mural officially
    Close up of a heron on the new mural
    A woman watching the unveiling, with an element of the mural behind her depicting a bus going over Richmond Bridge
    An element of the mural
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    Richmond Council
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    Jul 15
    We're calling for proportional representation 🗳️ At last night's Full Council, councillors raised the importance of different political opinions and called on the new PM to back proportional representation for local, regional and national elections. ℹ️ orlo.uk/iDlHk
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    Richmond Council
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    Jul 14
    Happy Bastille Day to our French residents and friends in our twinned town of Fontainebleau 🇫🇷 Today, we're also thinking of everyone affected by the Fontainebleau forest fire and send our very best wishes to the communities and emergency services impacted.
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    VisitRichmond
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    Jul 14
    🎭✨ Join us in transforming Richmond Town Centre into a vibrant cultural hub with live music, workshops & more at Centre Stage: Richmond Myths 📆17-19 July 👉 shorturl.at/Axgd8 🎉VisitRichmond will be there on 18 @OrangeTreeThtr @HemingwayDesign @LBRUT @BeRichmondUK
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    London Fire Brigade
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    Jul 14
    An 'extreme' risk of wildfires is still in place for London⚠️ Help prevent wildfires by avoiding using disposable BBQs in parks & open spaces, taking rubbish home with you if no bins are available and disposing of cigarettes carefully. london-fire.gov.uk/safety/grass-a…
    An aerial view of an area of Dagenham taken in July 2025. To the left is houses and vehicles. To the right is open land that is burnt out in large patches.
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    Richmond Council
    @LBRUT
    Jul 13
    Just FIVE DAYS until Centre Stage: Richmond Myths takes over Richmond... ⌛ Expect a weekend of fun, culture and community with exciting outdoor performances, big music acts and independent traders! Plan your visit with the full programme ⬇️ orlo.uk/IytpL
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    Richmond Council
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    Jul 13
    Share your opinion on a third runway at Heathrow Airport ✈️ We're still firmly opposing any expansion but want to hear what you have to say, and discuss the government's ongoing consultation. Join us on 23 July either at York House or online ⬇️ orlo.uk/6PO37
    A UK road sign indicating straight ahead for M4, M25, Slough, Staines, and A4, and a left turn for Heathrow Airport.
    The exterior entrance of Heathrow Terminal 4 with a large 'Welcome to Terminal 4' sign hanging above the glass doors.
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    Richmond Council
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    Jul 12
    Join our free WhatsApp channel to get local news and important info directly to your phone, tablet or smart watch 📲 Click here to join ⬇️ orlo.uk/pBPdZ
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    Richmond Council
    @LBRUT
    Jul 12
    We've got plenty of drinking fountains available where you can fill up your reusable water bottles to cope with the heat 💧 Find a list of water fountains and cafes where you can ask for a refill ⬇️ orlo.uk/Sri6F
    A woman in a jacket drinks from a water bottle in a park.
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    Richmond Council
    @LBRUT
    Jul 11
    If you're travelling home alone after the Norway v England game later, the Imabi Travel Guardian app lets you share your location and journey with trusted contacts, helping you get home safely 📲 Download here ➡️ orlo.uk/E3VlG
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