Police on scene of stabbing at Barnes railway station in September 2024 A teenager who repeatedly stabbed a man in broad daylight at Barnes station has been jailed, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation. The 17 year old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm)…
Twickenham-based former rugby ref meets actor Jason Sudeikis, who plays Ted Lasso Ted Lasso playing darts in The Crown & Anchor pub (The Prince’s Head) on Richmond Green in the first series in 2020 England’s former top rugby union referee Wayne Barnes, who lives in Twickenham had a surprise meeting during a visit to the…
Unlike most retailers and supermarkets Teddington Pantry in the High Street WILL be open on Christmas Day for reduced opening hours from 9am until 3pm. A spokesperson said: “We’ll be open for anyone needing a breather, a forgotten ingredient or just to pop in and say hi! “Sunny, the owner, will be in-store to spread…
With everything going on in the world at the moment, it’s more important than ever to hold on to the things we can be grateful for and that bring moments of hope and joy into our lives. For me, one of these things is the wonderful community we have here in Twickenham. Every day, I’m…
Bushy Park photo is main image on page one of The Times newspaper A brilliant photo of the deer in Bushy Park dominates the front page of The Times today. The image, captured by photographer Max Ellis shows three stags chasing each other on a misty morning. The accompanying caption says: ‘Dashing and dancing, so…
Are you stuck for ideas about what to buy your pet for Christmas? Wild Bush in Teddington’s High Street still has a selection of stocking fillers, toys and winter jackets for dogs. Denzels Christmas Stocking Selection for Dogs includes Gingerbread bars, chicken and pumpkin coins, Crimbo Crackers Turkey & Stuffing Treats, Pigs in Blankets bites and…
There will be no bus services in London on Christmas Day, Transport for London has announced. TFL has confirmed the complete shutdown of bus services across the capital for December 25, with a revised timetable in place throughout the festive period. The network, which covers more than 700 routes using over 9,000 buses, will operate…
A magnificent stag tried to get involved in a rugby match in Bushy Park. Players and officials tried to usher the deer away but he stood his ground for four minutes before losing interest. The photo of the ‘impact’ player, taken by Rory Burke made all the difference as the appropriately-named Teddington Antlers ran…
South Western Railway (SWR) will have no service on Christmas Day and Boxing Day with trains finishing early on Christmas Eve usually before 10pm from London Waterloo. Major engineering works, particularly between Waterloo and Clapham Junction, mean no trains run on those specific days and significantly disrupt services from Dec 27-28, requiring alternative travel like…
The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks is offering advice about reporting crime in the parks following the disbanding of the Parks Police because of budget cuts. A spokesperson for the Friends told Teddington Town: “The Royal Parks have asked us to share some important information with you on how to report a crime in…
