Early in January, a cashpoint capture device at Barclays swallowed at least one card that was logged with attempted use at Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Devices do sometimes appear on cashpoints in the area – always shield your PIN in case it is being recorded from a camera above and alert staff or the police if…
A group of mums who a year ago decided to get off the sidelines and start their own hockey team have made it to the final of a national competition aimed at supporting women in sport following last year’s Olympic Games. Teddington Ladies 5th team is made up of women who started playing hockey last…
As the end of the year draws near, a festive photo edition seemed appropriate. “Planet Teddington” captured on Lights-Up evening from Marcus Hamilton, a photographer who specialises in 360 panoramic photos including ones for local businesses. Jack the Shih Tzu checks out the decorated tree in his house! Photo: Paul Booth of Body4u personal training.…
Another year, another hugely popular Lights-Up evening! The cold weather didn’t seem to keep too many fans of Christmas at home and streets were crammed full of gift and freebie hunters. Joining the Teddington School Jazz band this year was Endurance Steel Orchestra and Bollywood dancers with Elvis – all entertaining the crowds well. Reindeer…
Plans for different aspects of the Nando’s near Travelodge have been granted permission so this restaurant chain will definitely be opening in Teddington. More external seating was added to the layout before plans were given the go-ahead. Officially the opening date has been cited as February and more recently the manager of the Richmond branch…
This year’s Lights-Up evening takes place this Thursday 29th November 2012 and will see comedian Tim Vine hit the switch along with deputy mayor Councillor Lisa Blakemore outside Elmfield House at 6pm. Due to the success of this event and the huge crowds it attracts, the High Street will also be closed to traffic this…
Teddington station will be preserved after it was granted Grade II listed status by English Heritage. This is in advance of next year’s 150th anniversary of the railway in Teddington and the designation will help keep the architectural gem for future generations. Although not under any current threat, the status means that the building of…
Libraries in the area have a special home delivery service for residents of the borough that are housebound due to age or infirmity. This can be because they are totally housebound, can’t get to their local library and/or if they do not have any neighbours or friends who can visit the library for them. These…
This week started badly for some residents in Teddington and Hampton Hill – some woke to a power outage that started at 6am on Monday morning and had to endure cold showers before leaving the house and wet hair on their journey to work. A fault in the underground distribution network meant that over 600…
On Saturday night around 10pm several police cars, vans and ambulances descended on Teddington High Street following reports of an assault and a fight involving a large group. A few hours later a second incident also saw a police response after reports of a man collapsed in Field Lane. Police cordoned off several areas at…