Do you live in Hampton, Whitton, Twickenham, Heathfield, Teddington, Hampton Hill or Hampton Wick and need help to pay your energy bills? The Hampton Fund helps families and individuals on low income living in the area with the cost of their electricity, gas and other essential items including school uniforms and school…
Hands of an elderly single man sitting alone at a table with Christmas cookies, coffee and festive decoration next to an empty chair Christmas hamper cheers up those caring for others at a challenging time of year A £40 donation will pay for a hamper which will change Christmas for carers in the community The…
Teddington Town is giving away two family tickets for the Christmas pantomime Cinderella at the Exchange in Twickenham. The two winners will each get a ticket for FOUR people to attend the show on a day which suits. The Exchange Players will present the classic panto as original old fashioned, yet modern entertainment suitable for…
Blue skies over Bushy Park today Visitors back in force after Storm Bert closed the park for the day No significant damage apart from falling branches Bushy Park was fully reopened today (Monday) following the high winds of Storm Bert which forced its closure yesterday. Dog walkers and cyclists enjoyed the calmer conditions under blue…
The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital is inviting all members, volunteers, supporters, and anyone curious about their work to an evening of festive cheer at Shambles Wine Bar in the High Street during Teddington Christmas Lights Up on Thursday between 4.30pm. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a drink in a welcoming atmosphere,…
Secluded sanctuary of Grove Gardens in Teddington The Grove Gardeners family event, due to take place this afternoon, has been postponed because of the high winds, it was just announced. The organisers said: “We are very sorry but it is sensible to postpone our event given the current weather and forecast. We hope to rearrange…
A 16 year old youth has been charged in connection with offences of assault and criminal damage in Teddington, local police have revealed. According to police, the charge follows ‘joint investigations’ by police and retailers but no further details were available. The teenager has been released on bail to attend Wimbledon Youth Court next month.…
Woodland Gardens and playground in Bushy Park were closed today The ice rink at Hampton Court Palace was closed today (sat) because of high winds All of the Royal Parks will be FULLY closed tomorrow (Sunday) because of the worsening weather and high winds, caused by Storm Bert, it was announced tonight (sat) This…
Signage warns of road closure and resurfacing in Park Road, Teddington Heavy machinery is parked up in readiness for start of work One of the worst pothole-hit roads in Teddington will be closed overnight early next for urgent resurfacing work, it was confirmed today. Park Road which runs from Teddington past the old police station,…
A link bridge has ben constructed between the fountain and the lakeside Work is expected to last until 2025 Lakeside signage explains ‘remedial works’ Statue plinth requires cleaning Link bridge allows workmen access to the statue A small group of workmen braved the low temperatures to start work on cleaning and restoration of the Diana…
