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Young people fuel cinema’s post pandemic revival but figures remain lower

When cinemas closed during the pandemic and streaming platforms surged, some predicted that this would mark the end of traditional moviegoing and the curtains would close on cinema forever.


And while the cinema industry is recovering, figures are still trailing behind those pre-pandemic, the UK Cinema Association’s (UCA) box office and cinema admissions figures show.


Box office revenue peaked in 2017 at £1.3bn, with figures dipping slightly pre-pandemic with figures of £1.25bn in 2019....
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It ain't ogre yet: Shrek's 25th anniversary brings fans back to the swamp "Somebody once told me" that Shrek is back on the big screen | South West Londoner

The fairytale continues for Shrek and Fiona as they return to cinemas to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary.


Cineworld is hosting exclusive 4DX screenings of Shrek across the UK, with the Dreamworks classic beginning its limited run from 15 May. 


Inspired by William Steig’s 1990 children’s book, Shrek debuted in 2001 and miraculously became one of the defining animated films of its generation, winning the first-ever academy award for best animated feature. 


Beating out Pixar’s Monste...
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Age UK Richmond leading the way in supporting older people locally

A local charity is transforming the lives of older people across the borough, offering vital support, friendship and community to those who need it most. Age UK Richmond, while sharing a name with the national charity Age UK, operates proudly as an independent, self-funded organisation focused solely on residents within Richmond Upon Thames. They are making a deep local impact through their range of services and activities with funding support from charitable foundations and Richmond Council.Car...

Falling in love with Porto

Perched above the Douro, Porto is not so much a destination as an immersion, a place where graceful bridges, hand-painted tiles, and the scent of warm pastry conspire to make you never want to leave.


Portugal’s second city has been quietly earning its superlatives for years. In 2025, the World Travel Awards named it Europe’s leading city destination, and yet Porto wears the accolade lightly. This is a city that rewards meandering over must-sees, sensation over sightseeing, and presence over p...
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Twickenham is set for record-breaking crowds as Red Roses return to Allianz Stadium

England are set to kick off this year's Guinness Women's Six Nations on their home turf at the Allianz Stadium against Ireland on 11 April.Fans will be seeing the Red Roses for the first time since their World Cup victory in September last year, with the reigning world champions now chasing an eighth consecutive Six Nations title. The Allianz Stadium is set to host a record breaking crowd with 75,000 tickets already sold for Saturday's opening fixture. A spokesperson from the Rugby Football Unio...
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Twickenham discount store to close just months after opening

A discount store in Twickenham is set to close at the end of April due to not being able to afford the rent. Home Needs, a place for all your essentials at a low cost, is preparing to vacate the premises after a short run by having a clearance sale of 50% off its stock. The store offers a wide range of low-cost household essentials, from luggage and storage boxes to cleaning products and sweets.The unit on King Street was formally a Poundland, which shut down in October 2025 following the closur...
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Drivers warned as toad migration returns to Ham Common

Roads surrounding Ham Common, Richmond are doing their part in protecting toads in their annual spring migration for spawning season. To protect the toads from embarking on their treacherous journey across the 100 metre path from the woodland areas to the pond, there are temporary signs alerting drivers to drive carefully. Between March and early April, Church Road in Ham has various traffic warning signs that read, 'Road closed for migrating toads. Toad patrol volunteers on the road'. These sig...
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Affordable fashion finds: Twickenham’s charity shops offer style without guilt

Charity shops may be known as the final stop for your unwanted items, an easy place to drop your cast-offs and dated pieces. Now, they've had a major glow-up. Thrifting has become one of the high street's fastest-growing trends, transforming local charity shops into treasure troves of style and conscious consumerism.In Twickenham, secondhand shopping is at the forefront of the bubbling high street. With five unique charity shops including; British heart foundation, Oxfam, Cancer Research, Prince...
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Richmond mansion hits the market for nearly £10 million

A glorious seven bedroom detached house is for sale in Barnes, Castelnau with a guide price of £9,995,000. The impressive double fronted Victorian detached house is set back from the street behind electronic gates and a sweeping driveway with the property coming in at an expansive 9,397 square feet. At the heart of the home is an elegant open family room, with a variety of seating areas which create a warm and welcoming environment. The home also includes seven bathrooms, four receptions and a c...
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The Teddington singing group supporting people with dementia

A weekly singing group in Teddington is striking a chord with those living with dementia and their support systems.


Led by Carl Speck, 43, the class focuses on what can be offered now for those living with dementia, which is routine, belonging and joy.


‘Singing for the Brain’, launched by the Alzheimer’s Society in 2003, is designed for people living with dementia, their carers and families.


With 55 million people worldwide affected by the disease and no cure currently available, this...