HAMPTON has achieved a shock recognition as one of the worst hotspots for burglaries, it was revealed today. TW12, the postcode covering affluent Hampton, where average house prices top £700,000, came in as the third worst hotspot for burglaries, with 38.1 insurance claims linked to burglaries for every 1,000 home insurance quotes provided, according to…
Magnificent setting of ice rink at Hampton Court Palace in front of the restoration work Skaters took to the ice for the first time today on the first day of opening The ice rink is in front the Palace and overlooks the River Thames The skies were blue and bright but the temperature was only…
The shelves are well-stacked for tomorrow’s grand opening of The Pantry in Teddington’s High Street, with a festive welcome for its first local customers when the store opens at 10am tomorrow (friday) Staff were putting finishing touches to the new convenience store later tonight (thursday) which replaces Budgens which occupied the site for over 20…
A gas leak at the top of Teddington’s High Street at the junction of Station Road is causing massive traffic chaos with tailbacks on both sides of the bridge. The regular traffic lights outside the Post Office are out of operation and have been replaced with temporary lights controlling one way traffic from and into…
Local MP Munira Wilson has written to the new Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds MP to invite her to meet local Teddington residents to discuss the controversial sewage recycling proposals known as the Thames Sewage Pump. In the strongly-worded letter she states: “The truth is that we simply don’t trust Thames Water when they tell us…
The NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP launches in July 2026 bringing a massive boost to Allianz Stadium as it campaigns to attract significant new revenue and compete with other top venues. Two groups of teams competing in a Northern versus Southern Hemisphere tournament format across six rounds, with three fixtures in July and again in November, before culminating…
Local Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson outside Teddington’s empty police station From the BBC Police counters are closing across London as the Met Police tries to save £7m. One police station in south-west London has been closed since 2021 – but there are hopes new life can be breathed into it. Park Road GP surgery,…
Andrew Lownie’s book chronicling the downfall of the House of York is a best seller Top Royal author Andrew Lownie will spill the secrets of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly the Duke of York) and Sarah Ferguson at The Wharf, Teddington, it was revealed today. The restaurant says: “Join us for an unforgettable evening as bestselling author…
Video courtesy of Howard at Teddington Harbour & Boat Shop. Teddington saw some unusual (but forecast/suspected) snow for mid November. Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “Cold Arctic air from the north is firmly in charge of the UK’s weather, bringing the first notable cold snap of this autumn and giving an early…
World Cup winning coach John Mitchell and Sue Dorrington pose with the World Cup at the Wharf in Teddington Alison Kervin (left) asked the questions with Debs Griffin, John Mitchell, Brian Moore and guest of honour The World Cup Ex-rugby World Cup winner Charlie Bronks (left) and trailblazer Sue Dorrington Alison Kervin, Debs Griffin, John…
