Teddington war veteran Stanley Holtom has recalled his remarkable childhood adventure when at the age of just 8 years old, he accidentally took part in the Dunkirk Little Ships rescue mission in 1940 when he stowed away on a boat in the famous Tough’s boatyard. Stanley is telling his story via a podcast to celebrate…
PHOTO SPECIAL ON THE RARELY SIGHTED WAXWING IN BUSHY PARK, NEAR THE HAMPTON COURT GATE These stunning photos were captured by Kavita Verma, from Ealing. She only took up photography as a hobby a few months ago and used her Canon R6 Mark ii RF 100-500mm camera lens and setting to capture this stunning set…
New Lion Gate Cafe at the Hampton Court Gate of Bushy Park Lion Gate Cafe is available for private hire too Coffee, cakes and pastries as well as wide range of soft drinks New Lion Gate Cafe is doing a roaring trade….closed on…
PHOTO SPECIAL BY CHRISTINE BRADLEY AND STUART HIGGINS Rare sighting of Waxwings in Bushy Park by Hampton Court Gate today (sunday) Photo by: Christine Bradley Waxwing silhouetted in a tree searching for mistletoe berries Birdwatchers flocked to the stream to catch a rare sight of the Waxwing in Bushy…
Two men aged 19 and one man aged 18 have been arrested in connection with an investigation into the death of a 21-year-old man at Strawberry Hill railway station. The 21-year-old victim has been named as Anojan Gnaneswaran, from Twickenham. His family have asked for privacy at this time. Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector…
Just a few tables remain after tent is dismantled outside the pub Late night drinking and noise in tented area triggered complaints The tented drinking and dining area outside The King’s Head pub, which has become a familiar sight in Teddington’s High Street, was finally dismantled today (wed) The giant canopy replaced the old…
New cafe in Broad Street opens tomorrow (thursday) Focus will be on home-baking Private parties available in afternoons Cafe owner Stani with one of her magical creations Teddington’s coffee-loving population will have a brand new venue to sample from tomorrow – the BONVIVAN artisan café in Broad Street, almost opposite Tesco. The café is…
Team of police officers and forensic team search railway track for clues A 19-year-old man, 20-year-old man, and a 15-year-old boy have all been released under investigation following the death of a 21 year old man at Strawberry Hill station, it was announced tonight (Wednesday) A 16-year-old boy has also been released on…
Police on duty at cordoned off railway line at Strawberry Hill station Police step up visibility in the area The British Transport Police (BTP) which is leading the investigation into the murder at Strawberry Hill railway station issued the following update: “Following the death of a man at Strawberry Hill railway station…
Photos taken by Stuart Higgins Photos taken by Stuart Higgins All trains were cancelled at Strawberry Hill train station because of the murder investigation into the death of a 20 year old man. A team of police officers and investigators could be seen combing a section of the track near the platform looking for…
