On Sunday evening a whale who became stranded along the River Thames in south-west London has been freed. Believed to be a Minke, hundreds gathered at Richmond Lock and Weir after the whale became stuck on the lock’s boat rollers about 7.30pm. The whale would have had to swim through central London to end up…
A campaign to fly much needed oxygen concentrators to India is underway at the hands of a pilot from Teddington. To support friends and colleagues in India, Chris Hall, a pilot with Virgin Atlantic with over 35 years flying experience, has raised just under £40 000 for the purchase of oxygen concentrators that cost roughly…
Happy Friday everyone! Here’s Photo Of The Week in association with Coversure. 5. With current weather great cloud formations, Darkness and Light meet. @theroyalparks @Teddington_Town @stormhour @Visit_Richmond1 @BBCEarth@SurreyLife @ParksforLondon @HRP_palaces #HamptonCourtPalace #BacklightWorld #Kingston #photography #EastMolesey #blackandwhitephotography pic.twitter.com/ikSjcezxnP — Thomas 🏉 📷 (@Thomas_Wheelock) May 6, 2021 4. Mist and pastel shades at sunrise over the Rick Pond…
Teddington RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) were called to assist the various fire service units in the dramatic fire at Platt’s Eyot on the River Thames on Monday the 3rd of May 2021. The RNLI have since released dramatic images of their rescue mission. Jon Chapman explained: ‘Together with my crew of Toby Banks (who…
The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames has praised the emergency services for their quick response to the devastating fire on Platt’s Eyot in Hampton on Monday 3 May. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to a fire at three disused industrial units on Platt’s Eyot island. The London Fire Brigade were supported by the Ambulance…
Richmond Council staff are working hard to ensure that polling stations are COVID secure when people go to the polls on 6 May to have their say in elections for the Mayor of London, London Assembly and Hampton Wick by-election. Voters attending polling stations on Thursday can expect many of the measures they’ve become used to…
The community group SporTedd is delighted to announce its latest round of financial grants for local projects around Teddington taking the group’s total donations to over £30.000. The Friends of Murray Park has been given a total of £2500 towards the setting up a Junior Park Run and £750 has been given to Teddington RFC for kit and other equipment for…
Royal Parks have announced that dog leads will be compulsory in Bushy and Richmond Parks for the next 3 months. From Tuesday 4 May to Monday 2 August, there is a ban on off-lead dogs to help keep the vulnerable deer safe during the May to June birthing season. It is estimated that over 300…
Changes have been announced to London Underground and Overground services ahead of the bank holiday weekend. The following closures have been announced by TfL: London Underground Bakerloo line Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2 No service between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone Rail replacement bus services will run. Monday May 3 No service…
Richmond Council is keen to assure residents renting in the borough that rogue landlords and letting agents will be addressed and enforced. The Council’s Private Sector Housing Team recently acted against East Sheen Estates Limited after responding to complaints of poor housing conditions in five of its rented flats. An investigation showed serious issues across the properties, including water damage, a leaking roof and the lack of…