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Phil Spencer urges the nation to become ‘Karcher Clean’!

Rating: 3

April 8th 2011

Kärcher has joined forces with property expert, Phil Spencer, to launch ‘Kärcher CleanBritain’ – a campaign to encourage us to clean up our streets and meeting places for what’s set to be an exciting time for the nation...

Pole position

Rating: 3

February 27th 2011

Make sure you see all the action this March 26 with our guide to the best places to watch the Boat Race

City Inn Rebrands as Mint Hotel in Advance of Opening Two New Hotels

Rating: 2

December 21st 2010

City Inn has rebranded as Mint Hotel in advance of opening two new hotels in prime locations in London and Amsterdam nearly doubling the number of rooms. Mint Hotel will open a second London property of 583 rooms at the Tower of London...

Ice ice baby

Rating: 3

November 28th 2010

The world of Kew transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive season. Fiona Keating finds out more

Gothic grandeur

Rating: 3

November 28th 2010

The wonders of Strawberry Hill, Horace Walpole's summer villa, are explored by Fiona Keating. Photo by Chris Bissell

Gothic grandeur

Rating: 2

November 2nd 2010

The wonders of Strawberry Hill, Horace Walpole’s summer villa are explored by Fiona Keating. Photos by Chris Bissell

In loving memory

Rating: 2

October 21st 2010

How volunteers are keeping alive a unique landmark in Richmond upon Thames. Fiona Keating finds out more

Full steam ahead - 300 years on the river

Rating: 3

July 14th 2010

Turk Launches is celebrating three centuries of life on the river. Fiona Keating talks to its director, Richard Turk

Toasting polo success

Rating: 3

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June 27th 2010

The London Polo Club host Toast New Zealand festival at the Ham grounds

Motorsport at the Palace: Drive time

Rating: 3

May 3rd 2010

Crystal Palace is getting revved up as motor racing returns to the park. Kevin Turner takes us for a spin around the upcoming festival of speed

Big Bang

Rating: 2

October 20th 2009

Gunpowder manufacture was once the most important industry in the local area. Fiona Keating visits Shot Tower, an imposing local landmark

Fanning the Flames

Rating: 3

October 20th 2009

Syon House has close links to the gunpowder plot in 1605. Fiona Keating finds out more

Ham it up

Rating: 2

July 20th 2009

A fantastic family day out at Ham Polo Club. By Nicholas Warwick

Home from Home

Rating: 2

June 19th 2009

In a quiet corner of Kew is a former royal residence. Fiona Keating discovers the intriguing history behind an 18th-century hideaway

Local film landmarks

Rating: 2

January 22nd 2009

Ham House is the star of The Young Victoria, says Rob Kemp, as he discovers the areas rich film history

Saving St Anne's

Rating: 2

September 24th 2008

Richard Pownall talks about the restoration work need to preserve St Anne's church in Kew

Leader of the Pack

Rating: 2

September 24th 2008

Rob Kemp talks to professional dog walkers in Chiswick and Richmond

Dad's the word

Rating: 3

May 21st 2007

Joanna Biddolph asks what makes a throughly modern father

Pointe of elegance

Rating: 2

March 21st 2007

The White Lodge in Richmond Park is home to an exciting past as Rob Kemp discovers

A view to a thrill

Rating: 3

February 21st 2007

Rob Kemp seeks out the 10 most scenic spots on our doorstep