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Two images side by side. One of Lucy aged 11 and one of Lucy aged 31 with her mum. In the younger image on the left Lucy is wearing a pink scarf, has her brown hair in low bunchies and is holding a green birthday balloon. On the right Lucy has a much bigger smile, just like her mum, as they pose for a selfie.

REVIEW: The Althorp, SW18, 20 years on

It’s not often a work event leads to digging out your childhood photo albums, but when I was asked to

A photo of a group of Multicultural Richmond members at the Refugee Week 2025 event.

How Multicultural Richmond is combatting racism with community

Charity Multicultural Richmond holds social clubs, mental health groups, free life skills courses and English classes to help people from

A photo of two people learning to make coffee.

How Shepherd’s Star is combatting loneliness in London

Through community lunches and employability schemes, Shepherd’s Star helps people create sustainable, happy lifestyles. Co-founder of Shepherd’s Star Laura Povey

A group of young children gardening.

Meet Barnes’ growing gardening community

Barnes Common Events are encouraging people to get involved in their community garden to help fulfil their mission of nature

A Richmond Performing Arts Festival venue.

Richmond Performing Arts Festival expects 1,000 dancers to participate

Every summer since 1929, Richmond Performing Arts Festival has celebrated talent across the borough. With more than 1,000 dancers expected

A picture of three small Pride flags on a bench.

Keep politics in football: a conversation with QPR Rainbow Rangers

In a time where sexuality and gender identity feel under attack, we sat down with QPR Rainbow Rangers member Cooper

A photo of the book club in action in a conference hall.

Meet the founder of The Feminist Book Club

The Feminist Book Club welcomes women from all walks of life to meet monthly and discuss all things feminist literature.

A photo of two Age UK community members at a food social event.

How Age UK Richmond is transforming lives after 60 

Age UK Richmond is changing what growing older looks like by creating a community supporting independence and wellbeing. Age UK

A photo of a SHEWISE ceremony.

Brentford charity SHEWISE celebrates 10 years of supporting women and girls 

First-generation immigrant Sayeeda Ashraf founded the Brentford-based charity SHEWISE 10 years ago with the goal of empowering South Asian women

A photo of the Natural History Museum.

Best things to do in Kensington and Chelsea this summer

If you’re looking for some summer inspiration, read through our favourite things to do in Kensington and Chelsea. Visit The

A photo of some roller skates.

Best things to do in Croydon this summer

Struggling to find things to do this summer in Croydon? Find out how you can keep yourself entertained in the

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