Teddington lifeboat races by pleasure boaters on Thames to help rescue man (photo courtesy of CaptainQuack on X) A police officer who had been threatened with a broken bottle near Richmond bravely leapt into the River Thames to help save the man amid fears he would drown, it was confirmed today. Emergency services including the…
Wales and Lions legend Leigh Halfpenny signs for Quins Harlequins have today confirmed the exciting signing of former Wales and British & Irish Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny for the 2024/25 season. Halfpenny, who most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific, has joined the Club with immediate effect as injury cover…
Council has launched legal action to move on travellers Rubbish dumped and pubs close Richmond Council has launched legal action against a group of travellers who have set up camp on Ham Common, it was announced today. According to reports up to 35 caravans are parked on the Common and piles of rubbish have been…
Fran, the Teddington tarot card reader discovered she had a special ‘gift’ when she was young Fran has had the same set of tarot cards for over 40 years. Fran says: ‘God in his wisdom put people like myself on the earth to comfort people’ “There is a real moral code surrounding tarot,” says…
Builders Arms at the heart of the community The excited new manager of the recently-acquired Builders Arms pub in Teddington has told of his vision to put the popular pub ‘back at the heart’ of the community. Barry Wilson, who will live on the premises, told Teddington Town in his first interview: “We want…
Images of the new pavilion which it is hoped can be completed by next September View from the front which shows the first floor balcony Modern pavilion will replace the burned down building which dates back to 1863 Temporary accommodation for changing rooms and toilets after the fire The tangled wreckage and…
The deadline is fast approaching for artists to enter the fantastic Park Art Competition with a chance to win a £75 prize. Capture your favourite view or plant or animal from either Bushy Park or Home Park. Entries need to be in by 31 July 2024. All the information can be found on The…
Builders Arms sold to a local resident in Teddington The Builders Arms, the local pub at the heart of the Teddington community, has been sold to a local resident, the estate agents Fleurets confirmed today (friday) The agency said it had the freehold interest to a local resident who intends to reopen the pub after an…
Seal spotted in Thames near Thames Ditton Island (Photo by Ian Richards) This healthy seal was spotted yesterday by Ian Richards from Walton Marina as he delivered a new boat to a customer in Teddington. “The weather was terrible on the river, really drizzly and miserable but suddenly we say this movement and the seal…
The Real Tennis Champions Trophy will bring together the world’s top Real Tennis players at the Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court Palace, the 500-year-old home of Real Tennis from 28 July to 04 August 2024. All players with a World Ranking or valid handicap were entitled to return an entry form. To qualify for…
