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Richmond Park Police
As previously warned as likely in this blog Richmond and Bushy Parks Safer Parks Panel has been notified by the Met Police that its park force will shut by December 2025. On Friday, 14 February, the panel was also informed … Continue reading
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Russia and Ukraine
Next week is the third anniversary of Putin’s brutal assault on Ukraine. This blog has rarely commented on international politics, but it did so then and has updated at times. It was argued then that Russia had to be stopped. … Continue reading
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Marc Bolan
English Heritage has announced that it is to unveil a Blue Plaque in honour of Marc Bolan (1947–1977). The enigmatic frontman of T. Rex spearheaded the Glam Rock movement of the 1970s. Known for his flamboyant style and electrifying stage presence, … Continue reading
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A Thousand Blows
You may remember visiting Stag Brewery Studios in 2023 while the TV Series ‘A Thousand Blows’ was being made. The first instalment will be shown on Disney+ on 21 February 2025. See here for the trailer: A Thousand Blows official trailer … Continue reading
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Mortlake with East Sheen Society
Advance Notice MESS AGM will be held on Monday 24 March 2025 at All Saints Church.
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Housing Development in Richmond
The largest housing development in Richmond is at the Mortlake Brewery site. A decision on the planning applications is due next month. But there are (or were) two other developments close by, which also involve housing.. There are firm reports … Continue reading
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Transport Police Local
Sarah Olney MP for Richmond Park has written to pass on a response received from TfL after she enquired whether there were plans to make cuts to our Transport Police: ‘It is disappointing to hear that inaccurate information is being … Continue reading
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The Secret Policeman’s Ball *
It was reported here earlier in the week that a decision was expected about the future of the Parks Police on Friday. See https://childlawobserver10.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1854&action=edit That did not happen. But yet again the extreme financial pressure under which the Metropolitan Police … Continue reading
Richmond upon Thames Schools: Balancing the Intake
The Government has recently announced plans in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to introduce new duties for schools and local authorities to co-operate with each other regarding admissions and for schools to co-operate with local authorities regarding placement planning. … Continue reading
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