A man has admitted to throwing three kittens off Twickenham bridge into the River Thames. Andrew Shephard, 58, pleaded guilty to three counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court today. The court heard the incident occurred on 30th November 2023, when Shephard had three kittens in a box…
Richmond Council has controversially given the go-ahead for the last remaining thirty six allotments in Teddington in Shacklegate Lane to be taken over by the nearby cemetery, it was confirmed today. Despite 62 objections from existing allotment holders and local residents and emotional representations from those attending last night’s Council planning meeting the plots will…
Ted’s Market has a jolly seasonal line up for Saturday’s last market of the year in the car park of the King’s Head pub with a sack full of Christmas surprises. As well as the usual offerings of cheese, meat, fresh veg and fruit the line up includes several gift and craft stalls including…
Stuart Sandys, owner of the famous Twickenham fishmongers, who died earlier this month Sandy’s Fishmongers in Twickenham will stay closed over the Christmas period following the sad and unexpected death of owner, Stuart Sandys, his family announced today. His mother Jill Sandys posted an emotional message, which read: “My family and I would like to…
Teddington and Hampton Wick Safe Neighbourhood Team (SNT) officers and a police response team arrested a prolific suspect involved in domestic violence, threatening behaviour, and causing fear among the public in Broad Street, Teddington, the police have revealed. The suspect was apprehended on North Lane, Teddington, placed on remand, and is now in prison. A…
Emergency vehicles surround Kingston station earlier today Local trains were significantly disrupted earlier today after a man was hit by a train at Kingston railway station. He is fighting for his life in hospital. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.15am today (16 December) to reports of a person hit by…
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist (Frontline Policing) at Twickenham’s Clarendon Hall tonight (mon) PC Amanda Stonehouse talked about the success of ‘closure orders’ to tackle anti-social behaviour and close down properties which may be used for drugs or storing stolen property A team of local police officers and an Assistant Commissioner from the Metropolitan…
This is the classy-looking signage of the new Pan Asian restaurant PINNOVA in Teddington’s High Street, which is due to open this weekend. The restaurant, which will serve Japanese and Asian dishes replaces the former Turkish restaurant Bade, opposite The King’s Head pub. Pinnova’s Indian owners, who also have a restaurant in Pinner, north…
Watch the new video here: https://x.com/i/status/1999525856503300420 Park Lane Stables founder Natalie…
Paul and Joy produce a bumper crop of vegetables and fruit which saves them hundreds of pounds Their allotment at Shacklegate Lane also helps keep them fit and healthy Paul and Joy Cuff are urging Richmond Council to look at ‘other options’ Pensioners Paul Cuff aged 79 and his wife Joy, aged 81 love their…
