Thamesa, one of the famous Little Ships moored near Teddington footbridge Teddington Lock reopened fully today (wed) following urgent maintenance work which threatened possible disruption to the 85th anniversary flotilla, it emerged today. Over 70 Dunkirk ‘Little Ships’ are due to make their way to gather at Ramsgate next week – many of them through…
Mighty Convoy is appealing to people to donated unwanted and unused musical instruments to support a school in Lviv The convoy will carry much needed medical supplies and the vehicles will be left to support the war effort Pick up trucks assemble in Cambridge Road The Teddington-based humanitarian group Mighty Convoy, which has provided…
Local Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson says it’s time to “pull the plug” on Thames Water following a damning committee hearing Today, Twickenham MP Munira Wilson joined a group of Liberal Democrat MPs from across London and the South of England to call for the Government to place…
Collis Head Teacher Kevin Hogston celebrates outstanding Ofsted grading with pupils Collis Primary School is officially OUT standing Photo Credit: Inga Judge, IJudge Photography, www.ijudgephotography.com. Teddington’s Collis Primary School in Fairfax Road has been rated Outstanding in all areas in its latest OFSTED inspection, it was revealed today (Tuesday) The judgement recognises the exceptional…
Harlequins celebrates the extraordinary career of Danny Care, who announced today that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2024–25 season, after a near two decades of service to the Club. Care joined Harlequins in 2006 from Leeds Tykes and quickly became a fan favourite with his electric pace, sharp game…
Officers were called to the O2 shop in The Quadrant, Richmond on Sunday (11th May) to reports of a robbery where two men had entered the premises and threatened staff with a knife. Officers from Emergency Response team (ERPt) arrived within 3 minutes of the initial call and confronted the suspects as they were…
The local Horse Rangers took part in the parade in Chestnut Avenue Up to 10.000 people enjoyed the revived celebration in scorching weather The Chair of the Friends of Bushy and Home Parks today declared the revived version of Chestnut Sunday as a ‘fantastic success.’ Colin Muid told Teddington Town: “It was a fantastic day.…
A trio of police horses led the parade from Teddington Gate Dancing down Chestnut Avenue Watch the video of the band on Chestnut Avenue here IMG_9266 Vintage military vehicles took part in the parade Penny farthing cyclists caught the attention of the visitors The Horse Rangers also had a strong representation in the parade Bushy…
CHESTNUT SUNDAY BUILD UP (Photo Special) Marquees are neatly set up by the children’s playground Military vehicles and their owners make a welcome return to the park for Chestnut Sunday Special exhibition showing the crucial role of Bushy Park in the planning of D-Day Just in case you need to cool down in the…
Visitors will be able to take a close look at Teddington RNLI inshore lifeboats and tractor, meet volunteer crew members, visit the boat hall and hear about what happens on an emergency call out known as ‘shout’. There will be demonstrations in the water from 1.30pm showing how crew help those in trouble…
