Fire crew called to fire outbreak on towpath between Teddington and Richmond Firefighters tackled a blaze in a dead tree in Bushy Park London Fire Brigade is sharing advice to help Londoners enjoy the hot weather safely, ahead of the capital’s first potential heatwave of the year. As forecasters predict temperatures in excess of 30 degrees Celsius, and the UK Health Security Agency…
Five men have been jailed for a total of 84 years Kingston Crown Court for their involvement in a major organised crime group responsible for importing and supplying Class A drugs worth millions of pounds into London. Andrzej Walas, 48, of Hubert Road, Slough was sentenced to 26 years’ imprisonment, Robert Francuz, 43, of Heath…
Andy Murray with the manager of the Teddington Constitutional Club in Stanley Road YOU CAN WATCH THE AD HERE: “It’s not about him” This is the television commercial tennis star Andy Murray filmed in the unlikely setting of the Teddington Constitutional Club. The former Wimbledon and Olympic champion was filmed at the club in Stanley…
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted the Ted Lasso merchandise shop in Paved Court, Richmond, police revealed today. The shop, which opened in July 2024 after the global success of the Apple TV+ comedy, attracts fans from all over the world. It stocks replica shirts, scarves, mugs and other accessories and is likely to experience…
SOLAR campaign leader Ian McDuff The campaign fighting against the ‘Thames Sewage Pump’ tonight issued a robust response to the latest efforts by Thames Water to engage public consultation in the controversial scheme and described the new proposal as ‘more disruptive.’ Their response stated: “Thames Waterʼs proposed sewage pump plan reveal a project that…
Jim Rosenthal will be turning his extensive sports broadcasting and TV presenting experience to a new kind of stage this June, helping the new charity OneRichmond to celebrate the work of six incredible local charities in a Dragon’s Den type event. During his extensive career in sports journalism Jim Rosenthal became one of the best…
Digital TDRA Project Update Newsletter – May 2026 Thames Water is launching a new public consultation process from 21 May until 18 June to hear more views about the controversial plans for the Teddington Direct River Abstration scheme (TDRA) or the ‘Thames Sewage Pump’ as local campaigners have described the project. The company also…
‘Across every committee and portfolio, our focus remains on delivering for residents,’ says council leader Richmond Council’s leadership team, committee chairs and key appointments have been confirmed for the 2026/27 municipal year following the Council’s Annual Meeting at York House, Twickenham. Councillors last night formally approved appointments to the Council’s principal committees and decision-making bodies, alongside lead member and champion responsibilities that will help…
Councillor Nancy Baldwin has been appointed Mayor of Richmond upon Thames following the Council’s Annual Meeting in Twickenham last night, succeeding Councillor Penelope Frost. Councillor Baldwin, who previously served as Mayor in 2019/20, returns to the role for the 2026/27 municipal year. Councillor Matthew Wherry has been appointed Deputy Mayor. A Liberal Democrat councillor…
Image source,Getty Images FROM THE BBC By Jonny Harvey, BBC Politics London and Amy Clarke, London Published (17 May 2026) Much of the focus in London after this month’s local elections was on the successes of the Greens and Reform, as well as Labour’s struggles. But in one leafy west London borough, a very different story unfolded, with the…
