After details of Heathrow’s easterly departure trials were posted here, it has become increasingly obvious that very few local residents knew anything about the changes to flightpaths before noticing changes themselves. Heathrow have again stated that local groups, councils etc were informed but not provided any further detail than this. Heathrow’s Community Communications Officer stated…
Teddington Cricket Club have beaten Twickenham to finish the Middlesex County League Premier Division at the top. The deciding match saw Teddington beat Ealing in Bushy Park in a dramatic five-run victory to see them crowned champions for the first time in over 10 years with one game still to play. If there wasn’t already…
The Teddington Dog Olympics is back! This year it will take place on Sunday 7th September 2014 12-4pm (dog registration from 11am) at Udney Hall Gardens. Competition prizes have been donated by local businesses including a day pass at the Lensbury Club, a Spa Nails luxury manicure, a M&S hamper and vouchers from Toni and…
A planning application has been submitted for a new hydrogen storage and vehicle refuelling system unit at the NPL, near Bushy House. NPL was chosen because it already carries out cutting-edge research in hydrogen, fuel cell and electrolyser technologies. Construction of a storage and vehicle refuelling facility will be a temporary consent and be in…
Heathrow Airport has begun commencing a second airspace trial for departing aircraft when on easterly departure routes (marked below with stars). The 3 routes that are affected by the trial are known as Southampton (SAM), Midhurst (MID) and Compton (CPT). Each departure route has a centreline and a 1.5km swathe either side of it. Aircraft…
Teddington School students celebrated achieving the school’s best ever GCSE results this year. 78% of the students achieved 5 A*-C grades including English and Maths. 57 achieved 8 or more GCSEs at A or A*. 16 students achieved all A* grades in their examinations! In all 40% of all grades were at A* or A…
Rumours that Côte Brasserie are moving to Teddington have not been greatly exaggerated – the popular “authentic classic brasserie” chain will be taking over the Royal Oak site – a new lease was signed on Monday and the last day open will be this Thursday 21st so if you’re a regular, be sure to give them a…
Events across the country have been planned to commemorate the centenary of World War I and some are taking place closer to home in Richmond Borough. On Sunday, Sea Cadets, Royal British Legion and RNLI Teddington helped commemorate the occasion at a St Mary with St Alban Church service that included music, poetry and reflections…
Broad Street was closed today by police, leading to backed up traffic and bus routes on diversion. Road users and pedestrians found just after lunchtime that an area had been cordoned off with police tape around Cavan Bakery after a man climbed two stories up the scaffolding on this building. Photo: Jesse Webster The man…
Teddington was awash with blue lights and sirens at around 7:30pm tonight. One of London Met Police helicopters was seen circling an area near The Park Hotel and posted online that it was assisting local officers. Teddington area. Assisted to search for suspects on rooftops. @MPSRichmond — NPAS London (@NPASLondon) July 10, 2014 The Causeway…