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LOCAL MP MUNIRA WILSON ATTACKS TORY BUDGET

Local Lib Dem MP attacks Jeremy Hunt’s budget  Twickenham MP Munira Wilson has slammed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget, saying that the Government is making “empty promises”. Following the Budget, local residents are still facing income tax rises whilst the Government is delivering very little for our struggling NHS or schools. Local schools are crying…

PORTRAIT OF A BRILLIANT TEDDINGTON ARTIST

            Deer resting, by Teddington based artist Nadia Day   Local Waters….   Abstraction of Richmond Hill, another example of Nadia’s local works     Nadia Day is an Impressionist artist, painting from her studios in Teddington. She captures views of nature, usually Bushy Park through the seasons inspired by her daily dog…

NEWS: Secondary School offers day

87% percent of in-borough applicants have been offered a place at one of their first three preferred secondary schools. Last week (1 March), Richmond Council made the initial allocation of Year 7 offers for this September. This year, the parents/carers of 2,104 children applied for a place – compared with 2,086 last year. 65% of…

FORMER LADY ELEANOR HOLLES PUPIL LEADS NEW OCEAN-ROWING RECORD BID

    PHOTO SPECIAL   From Left to right. Jessica Goddard, Charlotte Irving and Taylor Winyard     She got her Barbie named because of her strange shape…. Weird Barbie in her tartan livery Intrepid rowers, Jessica, Charlotte and Taylor Charlotte, centre and Abbey and Kat on the finishing line after breaking the World Record…

TEDDINGTON-BASED SEA CADETS BEST IN THE UK

   Twickenham Sea Cadets in formal parade uniform at their                       Teddington HQ   Twickenham Sea Cadets unit on the River Thames off Broom Road, Teddington   Twickenham’s Sea Cadet unit, based on the river in Teddington, has won the coveted Canada Trophy, which is awarded…

IT’S THE WAYNE AND ROB SHOW FOR SPORTEDD IN TEDDINGTON!

      Wayne Barnes and Rob Andrew made a great double-act for SporTedd   Wayne told of his embarrassment when he sent off Martin Johnson   SporTedd Chair Trevor Alldridge introduces the rugby stars at The Wharf in Teddington Wayne and Rob are quizzed by SporTedd’s Alison Kervin The former top rugby union referee…

EXCLUSIVE: RAISE YOUR GLASSES – THE WALDEGRAVE ARMS IS REOPENING!

Waldegrave Arms will reopen this weekend English and Indian dishes for 78 covers and a community pub     Traditional watering hole with big selection of beers for St Mary’s university students   Cocktails and mocktails give the pub a new modern feel Teddington Town is delighted to announce the reopening of one of Teddington’s favourite…

NEW VINTAGE JEWELLERY SHOP SPARKLES IN TEDDINGTON

    “The interest and encouragement from the locals spurred me on a lot,” says owner Kate. Carefully crafted hair accessories like Alice bands Home made handbags Hand picked or created by Kate herself   Emphasis is on sustainability   Piece-A-Kate now open on Park Road near Park Hotel   KATE SLABBERT is a newcomer…

EXCLUSIVE: WORLD RUGBY SUMMIT IN TEDDINGTON

  The Lensbury has become a popular base for visiting teams but next week will host the top decision makers in World Rugby   England team set up camp at The Lensbury, Teddington, for pre-World Cup training last year A massive summit of the most important decision makers in World Rugby is due to take…

BRIDGE CLOSURES WILL BE RESTRICTED AT TEDDINGTON LOCK (amended)

Bridge will need to be closed for work on the approach ramp on the far right of the photo   The two bridges crossing the River Thames at Teddington Lock are ONLY expected to be closed for TWO WEEKENDS during the next important phase of works, which starts next month, the Council confirmed today During…

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