Former headteacher Bill Booth, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday and current headteacher Kevin Hogston (photos by ROB ADDIS) The latest newsletter from Teddington’s Collis School highlighted the nostalgic return to the school of former headteacher Bill Booth, who retired in 1991 after 20 years. It was his first visit since his retirement and comes…
Devastating blaze burned down the clubhouse in September 2023 in a suspected arson attack Generations of Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club members turned out to raise more than £3,000 to help rebuild the club’s pavilion that was destroyed by fire in 2023. They joined veteran Ian ‘Colly’ Collier on run 14 of Hitting 50 –…
Bushy Park’s traditional Chestnut Sunday will take place on Sunday, May 11, with a fun-filled day of attractions and activities, Teddington Town confirmed today. The Royal Parks, which has responsibility for Bushy Park, have organised this year’s event, which will take place between 12.30pm when there will be a parade of horses, penny farthing cycles and…
2025 Bushy Park calendar cover photo The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks are delighted to invite you to submit your photos showing views, fauna and flora across the seasons in both parks for inclusion in the 2026 Friends Calendar. The Bushy and Home Parks Calendar for 2025 sold out this year. It is a…
Teddington Women’s hockey team celebrate their success By Alan Twigg Teddington Women’s 1st X1 went into a nailbiter of a weekend for their last game of the 24/25 Conference East season, level at the top of the table on 40 points with Hampstead and Westminster Women’s 2nd XI. For Teddington to secure the title,…
A 15 year old boy has been arrested for cycling on the pavement locally, police have revealed. The teenager, from Teddington, was arrested on April 9 for cycling on a footway and racially aggravated public order. It is alleged that when under arrest the suspect racially abused a police officer The police said: “We will…
The convoys members are invited to Mayor of Lviv’s office Mighty Convoy CEO Simon Brake meets the Mayor The convoy crosses the Poland-Ukraine border after 32 hours of driving Several MP’s joined the latest humanitarian convoy of ambulances setting off from Teddington to Ukraine carrying medical aid to assist soldiers on the frontline as…
Clear windows are restored to M & S in Teddington High Street Marks & Spencer in Teddington’s High Street today took radical steps today to improve its street-facing frontage following complaints about it looking ‘bleak.’ The Teddington Society had lodged a complaint earlier this year that the black vinyl panels facing the street did…
Gigspanner brought the house to its feet with their brilliant performance The Landmark offered a spectacular backdrop to the band The newly-installed tiered seating area was full to capacity The Gigspanner Big Band returned to The Landmark Arts Centre with their six-piece format, launching their brand new album, Turnstone to a sell-out and appreciative and…
Local humanitarian Robin Jowit addresses the Teddington Society at Normansfield Theatre Robin wore a bright green tee shirt with the letters KOOOCA – which means keep out of other countries affairs The former Mayor of Richmond and campaigning Teddington resident Robin Jowit OBE was the guest speaker at the AGM of the Teddington Society. He…
