There are lots of changes happening at the moment in Teddington’s shopping areas. After 6 years the much-loved Al Borgo on Church Road has closed it’s doors, owners Marco & Nikola are moving back to Italy and would like to thank locals for the custom and company over the years. In its place a new…
During the initial demolition work at Teddington Studios, four Heritage Foundation blue plaques have disappeared, believed to have been stolen prior to the site being securely sealed off. The blue plaques celebrate the careers of TV and film stars that recorded at the studios, the missing ones are for Benny Hill, Sid James, Irene Handle…
The issue of parking in central Teddington has led to Richmond Council to open a consultation on parking in the area. Residents living within and outside of the current Community Parking Zone (CPZ) have until the end of the month to make their views heard. Feedback that triggered the consultation included requests for different hours…
London Mayor Boris visits Teddington High Street to support local Conservative Candidate Tania Mathias who ended up unseating long-term Liberal Democrat Vince Cable to complete a Conservative whitewash in Twickenham and Richmond Park & North Kingston. David Cameron also visited Buttercups Nursery today to announce bringing forward its plans to double the free childcare available…
After Imperial College ceased sporting activities at their sports fields on Udney Park Road, rumours have been rife about the future of the 13 acre site in the heart of Teddington. The process is now open for bidders to make themselves known but the desperate need for local sports facilities, green spaces and protection against…
After announcing poor yearly results, The Teddington branch of Morrisons has been earmarked as one of 23 nationwide that might be closing due to poor performance. This isn’t certain but a poster on the store noticeboard has indicated that closure is under consideration. Kitchen Sync will close on Saturday the 21st of March and there…
Photos taken in the area lately show both the peak of cold temperatures and the changing of seasons. During some cold nights the Thames frozen over by the lock. Photo by Steve Hills. A covering of snow in Bushy Park temporarily confused the deer and turned the area in a winter wonderland. Photo: Max Ellis.…
Although we have only just waved goodbye to January, this year is shaping up to be a big one for changes on the high street with more to come. Trading conditions, rent increases and planned changes are seeing some familiar names disappear from Teddington, the end of last year Bombay spice closed and has remained…
Although plane noise itself has quietened down recently due to a prolonged period of westerly winds (with planes taking off towards the west) the threat of changes at Heathrow still hangs over us. In October representatives from Heathrow and Air Traffic Management (NATS) held a public meeting in Teddington so that locals could discuss the…
Teddington Studios has an interesting past, beginning with the site acquired in the 1880’s by wealthy stockbroker Henry Chinnery. He was involved in the building of St Albans Church (now the Landmark Arts Centre) and had a keen interest in the ‘cinematograph’. Film-making at the site began on the day that he allowed a group…