Although we have only just waved goodbye to January, this year is shaping up to be a big one for changes on the high street with more to come. Trading conditions, rent increases and planned changes are seeing some familiar names disappear from Teddington, the end of last year Bombay spice closed and has remained…
Although plane noise itself has quietened down recently due to a prolonged period of westerly winds (with planes taking off towards the west) the threat of changes at Heathrow still hangs over us. In October representatives from Heathrow and Air Traffic Management (NATS) held a public meeting in Teddington so that locals could discuss the…
Teddington Studios has an interesting past, beginning with the site acquired in the 1880’s by wealthy stockbroker Henry Chinnery. He was involved in the building of St Albans Church (now the Landmark Arts Centre) and had a keen interest in the ‘cinematograph’. Film-making at the site began on the day that he allowed a group…
Teddington station has been named as one of 26 that will benefit from a funding boost to receive accessibility improvements. The £60 million fund for ‘Extra Access’ will improve access for passengers, enabling step-free access between platforms. This government funding was announced by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer: “Making the rail network accessible to all is…
The Christmas Lantern Procession will return to the streets of Teddington this Sunday, 14th December 2014. Local groups from schools, Brownies, Junior rugby club and Park Lane Stables Pony club and charity Stepping on Out have been attending lantern-making workshops to create their star-shaped lanterns that will be paraded on the night. The procession will…
The Christmas shopping season is well upon us and there are lots of locally made presents available here in Teddington. If you’re particular proud of the Teddington name, Kitchen Sync have a range of gifts including mugs, pillows and cards brandishing this including Teddington tea towels with lots of Teddington trivia, designed by the shop…
The court challenge to the Sainsbury’s decision was held last week and the judge only took one of the two allocated days to decide to uphold the Inspector’s decision. The local campaigning group’s specialist barrister argued a long list of mistakes and inconsistencies made by the Inspector and argued how her decision failed to explain…
Over the last few days there has been a trend of mobile phone users complaining of a lack of voice and data service – particularly a complete lack of signal for some customers over the last two days. @ThreeUKSupport Very poor/no reception in Teddington (TW11 8PA) all day today. Any idea what's going on? —…
Motorists today found themselves in long tailbacks after an incident in central Teddington. Just before 9am a female cyclist in her 60’s was knocked off her bike on the roundabout between Waldegrave Road and The High Street. Police were called to the scene and arrived within a few minutes. The woman was given a blanket…
This year’s Lights-Up event will take place this Thursday 27th November 2014 – turning on the switch this year will Chris Jarvis – actor, CBeebies presenter and panto star, gearing up for Snow White at Richmond Theatre with Jerry Hall. Festivities will be kicking off earlier this year, roads will be closed for longer and…
