A bespoke access system has been developed that allows the majority of works to be completed, whilst maintaining access across both bridges. However, due to the restricted width of the bridges, when working on the inside of the parapets, we will have to restrict access to the bridges. To limit disruption these restrictions will take…
A mystery fire has caused major damage to Hampton Wick Royal cricket club’s pavilion in Bushy Park. Forty firefighters and six fire engines tackled the blaze. The emergency services were alerted at 315 am. No one was injured A local resident had recently noticed that the Cricket Club access gate had been locked so the…
Police are issuing an urgent appeal to the public to help trace a 21-year-old man who has escaped from prison. Daniel Abed Khalife (27.09.01) was reported to police after escaping from HMP Wandsworth this morning, Wednesday 6 September. Khalife was on remand at HMP Wandsworth, awaiting trial in relation to terrorism and Official Secrets Act…
Teddington RNLI Lifeboat station welcomed 175 people today to celebrate the naming of their new D Class Lifeboat, the Alderman Penny Shelton. The boat was donated by Hilary Saw in memory of her sister who died in 2021. Two other D Class lifeboats, the Olwen and Tom and the Peter Saw, named after family members,…
Pitch perfect for new season £750.000 upgrade to facilities at The Beveree Meet the players this Sunday at club Open Day Hampton & Richmond FC is hosting an open day to welcome back fans this Sunday (sept 3rd) following a £750K facelift and upgrade for the ground and its facilities at The Beveree and…
Bushy Park warning signs for deer cull starting on Monday Majestic stag in Bushy Park Cull is necessary to keep control of the size of the herds Deer are a significant attraction to Bushy Park but visitors should keep their distance Hampton Court entrance to Bushy Park – new opening…
(from left to right) Fijian coach, Glen Jackson, Harlequins coach and former All Black, Nick Evans, TV presenter Jill Douglas, ex-England and Lions star Ugo Monye, Sunday Times rugby writer Stephen Jones and TV presenter John Inverdale Fijian coach Glen Jackson spoke of their history-making win over England, with Nick Evans, former New Zealand fly…
Burnt out shell was close to private houses PHOTOS BY HEATHER TOMLINSON, AMELIA RIDDELL & DARREN HOWAT Billowing black smoke filed the skies in Teddington when a motorhome mysteriously caught fire outside the old and derelict St John Ambulance station in Park Road. The smoke could be seen for miles around and the flames…
Strike action by the rail union ASLEF will cause severe disruption across the South Western train network including Teddington today (sept 1) The network warns of ‘extremely limited service on a small number of lines’ and advises passengers only to travel ‘if absolutely necessary.’ The majority of the network will be closed and trains will…
Richmond Council’s annual Full of Life Fair for older residents and carers is back at Twickenham Stadium on 13 October from 10am to 4pm, to celebrate active, healthy lifestyles and connect with local services and activities in Richmond upon Thames. The all-day, free event will showcase more than 60 local stallholders representing health, care and public services, community and voluntary organisations, national charities and local businesses, as well…
