Dr Alex Starling has lived in the borough since 2010. He is the Acting Chair of the Richmond & Twickenham Branch of Reform UK and was a candidate in Heathfield ward in last week’s local elections. Here he provides a personal commentary on the outcome and possible repercussions of last week’s ‘one party’ result for…
Two community engagement events are to be held at England’s rugby HQ in Twickenham to allow residents learn more about fresh plans by the RFU to increase the number of non-sporting events, it has been announced. The RFU says it is trying again to increase the number of concerts held at Twickenham stadium every year…
Opening in 2022, the established nursery in Teddington continues to grow its reputation in the local area amongst parents, supported by a strong local network of Fennies settings across Richmond, Twickenham and Whitton. For families in Teddington, finding childcare that feels both dependable and genuinely enriching is a key part of early parenthood. At…
Freedom of Information request states: “Whilst the Council recognises the public interest in the transparency of the procurement process, it must consider the strong public interest in securing best value for taxpayers.” Richmond Council has rejected a Freedom of Information request to reveal the value of their new deal with e-bike operator FOREST despite their…
The Teddington Society has formally intervened in the plans for the opening of a new vape shop in the High Street, Teddington Town has learned today. They have raised the ‘cheap and garish’ fascia of the shop with Richmond council as well as the ‘visual deterioration’ of Teddington’s High Street. On its website, it states: “The longstanding…
The petition aimed at attracting 100.000 signatures to trigger a Parliamentary debate on the Thames Water Pump at Teddington has already attracted over 3200 signatures, it was announced tonight. The campaign group SOLAR (Save Our Lands and River) hosted a meeting at the Wharf restaurant in Teddington where it announced plans to increase publicity and…
The Green Party, which lost its five seats on Richmond Council in last week’s election, leaving the Liberal Democrats with an overwhelming FIFTY FOUR seats and total dominance, has issued a response expressing its concern at the ‘one party’ result. Their statement said: “We’re extremely proud of our campaign — it’s been the best and…
Joyce has a champagne celebration to mark her 105th birthday at the Royal Star and Garter home in Surbiton Joyce was a Wireless Operator in the WAAF during WWII A WWII veteran has celebrated her 105th birthday at a Surbiton care home. Joyce Greathead was joined by family and friends at Royal Star &…
The new vape shop in Teddington High Street Cavan Bakery closed in mid April The Cavan Bakery site in Teddington’s High Street is to reopen as a ‘Fone & Vape’ shop, traders and local residents were shocked to learn today (mon) The bakery only closed three weeks ago because of increased costs but workmen…
Leader of Richmond Council Cllr.Gareth Roberts says ‘we will govern for all residents’ The leader of the newly-elected and fully exclusive Liberal Democrat Richmond Borough council has vowed to ‘repay the trust’ shown by voters in delivering all 54 seats to the party in Friday’s election results. Councillor Gareth Roberts told Teddington Town: “I’m absolutely thrilled…
