The RNLI at Teddington today unveiled its new fully amphibious rescue vehicle which can reach river emergencies much quicker by ROAD instead of RIVER. The new vehicle was given a ‘test run’ by volunteer crews through the streets of Teddington, up the High Street past M & S and even entering the car park of…
The police said today there was ‘nothing suspicious at this stage’ about the abandoned Mini Cooper in the Diana Fountain car park in Bushy Park. A spokesperson told Teddington Town said: “We are aware of the vehicle, it was issued a parking ticket by ourselves. “At this stage there is nothing suspicious. “This is not a…
An exhibition co-curated by The National Archives in Kew and the security service MI5 has been shortlisted in the category, Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year (Budget more than £80,000) by the Museums + Heritage Awards. MI5: Official Secrets was a ground-breaking exhibition giving public access to 115 years of MI5 secrets. Visitors experienced…
The Green Opposition Group on Richmond Council has criticised the decision to move from a single provider of e-bikes in the borough to another. At the Transport and Air Quality Committee meeting on Monday 16 March, the Liberal Democrat Councillors voted as a block to kick out Lime and switch to Forest. Only Councillor Andrée…
Local residents Paul and Joy Cuff say their allotment has saved them a fortune by providing a flow of fresh vegetables and fruit Local residents have lost their fight to save the last remaining allotments in Teddington despite a massive petition signed by 1758 people – one of the biggest-ever petitions presented to Richmond council,…
Tenants of the Poppy Factory estate on Petersham Road, Richmond Hill, have been issued Section 21 notices to leave their homes because they are unable to pay the much higher rents being demanded, it has been revealed. As many as 28 tenants have been asked to leave their homes by their landlords, the Poppy…
The Green Opposition Group on Richmond Council has criticised the decision to move from a single provider of e-bikes in the borough to another. At the Transport and Air Quality Committee meeting on Monday 16 March, the Liberal Democrat Councillors voted as a block to kick out Lime and switch to Forest. Only Councillor Andrée…
The new Director- General of the BBC, Matt Brittin lives locally and was a pupil at Hampton School, Teddington Town can reveal. The former Google president, aged 57, and father of two grown-up sons, takes over on May 18th following Tim Davie, who was DG for six years and resigned after the controversy over the…
Spectacular views of the sunset and the River Thames were top of the menu as Sonnys Rooftop Bar reopened tonight (Thurs) overlooking Kingston Bridge. Despite the chilly evening scores of guests attended the low-key reopening of the bar and enjoyed the exotic cocktails and pizzas as well as the stunning dusk views. The rooftop…
This grey Mini Cooper convertible has been dumped and abandoned in the Diana Fountain car park in Bushy Park since December. Teddington Town understands the car is now untaxed and has no MOT and has already received one parking ticket clearly visible on the windscreen. The car, registration number LD61 YXX, also has two distinctive bright…
