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Residents in Teddington will head to the polls on 7 May 2026
With candidates from major parties and independent backgrounds, voters have a wide choice in shaping the future of local services and community priorities. Alongside the candidates themselves, understanding the political landscape locally helps voters make an informed choice. ???? Liberal Democrat candidates (current leadership) The Liberal Democrats are the dominant party locally, having controlled Richmond…
MAJOR WATER FAILURE CAUSES CHAOS IN HILL RISE, RICHMOND
Thames Water has been attending an emergency water failure in Hill Rise, Richmond which caused a cascade of water in the road as well as flooding, loss of water supply and low water pressure. Bottled water is being made available to affected households. The local Green Party said: “We wanted to update you…
BBC PLANS SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MARK SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S 100TH BIRTHDAY
It’s Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on Friday 8 May and to mark the occasion, a series of new BBC shows are featuring alongside beloved landmark programmes in a week-long celebration of Sir David’s work and legacy. Sir David lives a quiet life in Richmond and has reportedly said he does not want any ‘fuss’…
HOW THE PARTIES LINE UP FOR LOCAL ELECTIONS
Owner of Teddington’s Beach Gallery, Mark Vellacott is standing in local elections for Reform All 54 seats of Richmond Council will be up for election across the 18 wards in the borough on Thursday (May 7) The Lib Dems, Labour, Conservatives and The Green Party are each standing 54 candidates in Richmond, while Reform has…
TEDDINGTON TOWPATH COFFEE CARAVAN MOVES UP RIVER
The riverside coffee caravan known as the ‘STOP’ has moved its location further up river on the towpath towards Richmond. Many walkers and towpath users had expressed their disappointment thinking the coffee outlet had vanished altogether. But the operators hope the new location will offer a more permanent setup and room to extend the…
EX-POLICE OFFICER OFFERS SELF-DEFENCE CLASSES IN TEDDINGTON
A former Met police officer is running local self-defence classes in Teddington which may help save people from serious injury. Kevin Hyde, who’s also a first aid trainer has developed a two-hour session to cover the basics along with the legal implications of self-defence and advice on how to de-escalate conflict, He says: “Whether man…
FREE ENTRANCE TO HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDENS NEXT WEEKEND
Hampton Court Palace gardens will be open free of charge next weekend (May 9 and 10) with no tickets or pre-booking required. Entrance to the Palace, the Maze and the Magic Garden will still require a ticket. There are several specific dates throughout the year when the gardens offer free entrance although campaigners have urged…
TEDDINGTON ESTATE AGENTS’ OFFICE IS EMPTY
The High Street office of Featherstone Leigh in Teddington is now empty and no longer showing photos of properties for sale and rent. Teddington Town understands negotiations are continuing to secure the purchase of the well-known estate agents which is now in administration. The Teddington-based employees are understood to have been made redundant as…
LEADS ON DOGS IN BUSHY PARK COMPULSORY FROM TODAY
Illuminated dogs on leads sign at Hampton Court gate of Bushy Park Dogs must be on leads in Bushy Park for the entire period from TODAY (1 May) until 31 July when visiting Bushy and Home parks. Reported chases by dogs are numerous, while many more go unreported. Owners can face prosecution and hefty…
