The fight against gangs who use e-bikes and mopeds to commit crime across London has stepped up a gear with the Met increasing the size of its own e-bike ‘force’ from five to 25, it was announced today. The significant increase is part of the force’s continued drive to cut street crime and use…
The Sheesh Mahal restaurant in Twickenham threw a party for 200 of its regular customers last night to mark its 45th anniversary. The local Mayor Cllr. Nancy Baldwin joined founder Abdul Monaf, to mark the special milestone and enjoy the big celebration wwith food, drink and music. Abdul was inspired by his mother’s cooking and…
Teddington Photographic in Broad Street is joining forces with the Chiswick Camera centre, it was disclosed today. The idea is for the two businesses to be complementary in offering a full range of services to camera enthusiasts from new and second hand equipment to a wide range of repair options. The owner of Chiswick Camera…
Photo kindly reproduced with permission of ALAN PLATT. It was taken between 730am and 930am on Monday morning Regular Bushy Park photographer Alan Platt granted Teddington Town special permission to reproduce this amazing photo of a pair of kingfishers today. It’s hard enough to spot one, much less two AND capture such a brilliant image of…
Police are investigating an incident near Richmond Green after a Muslim woman was seen apparently being ‘dragged’ into a vehicle by a group of men of Middle Eastern appearance, it emerged tonight. The police issued this full statement: “There was an incident earlier on Little Green whereby it was alleged a female was dragged…
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Local police are warning of sophisticated fraudsters operating in the area claiming to be governments officials, it was revealed today. A spokesperson said: “We are aware of reports of individuals going door to door claiming to be government officials carrying out identity checks in advance of a census or other government initiative. What has been…
This extraordinary 1936 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante is one of just 33 Atalantes ever built. Chassis 57428 is rarer still, being one of only ten originally delivered with a roll-top roof. Don’t miss the chance to see this remarkable piece of Bugatti history at Hampton Court Palace The countdown is officially on. In just ten…
FIRE AND RAIN & AMERICAN PIE is a wonderful, musical tribute to the great U.S. singer-songwriters of the late 60s and early 70s, featuring many beautiful, timeless songs from James Taylor, Carole King, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Don Mclean, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Bread, The Byrds, America, Carly Simon and more. The show, at St James’s Church, Hampton Hill on Friday, September 11, also contains a…
Article on Teddington’s Udney Park playing fields appears in The Times newspaper and in digital version ARTICLE FROM THE TIMES: After the carnage of the First World War battlefields, a small corner of southwest London was dedicated to honour those who died — but Udney Park War Memorial Playing Fields in Teddington have lain derelict…
