No sooner have the nights drawn in and the clocks gone back, than it’s time to stock up on pumpkins, scary masks and Haribo as Halloween makes its annual spooky appearance. The idea of ‘trick or treat’ stems from the notion that the Celts believed that ghosts and spirits came out to haunt at this…
Site announcement: From Wednesday 7th October this site & Twitter account will be in new hands. In order to keep the site running long-term and to be a useful resource for the residents, visitors and businesses of Teddington it’s now in the hands of a small local company. They will have the same focus and passion…
Lots of stunning shots of lovely local sites as part of this photo update as the seasons change and we see different colours arrive. “Sunrise magic” in Bushy Park by Sue Lindenberg. The mural created from decorative tiles by Happy Potter kids at The Landmark Arts Centre, as part this year’s 20th anniversary celebrations for…
I have been running this site now for the last 5 years. It’s been fun getting involved with all things local, meeting and chatting to local residents and business owners and using the site and increasingly Twitter as a noticeboard for the town. But priorities change and in the next couple of months I will…
Work continues at Turing House School’ temporary location next to Teddington Memorial Hospital for the first 100 pupils in September, meanwhile the school has announced the location of its permanent home which will be Hospital Bridge Road in Whitton (subject to planning permission). The choice is not without contraversy, particularly voiced by residents near the…
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…