The unit left vacant after BoHo Boutique closed is to become a Mary Portas Living & Giving charity shop, supporting Save the Children and joins several other in South West London including Richmond, Chiswick and Barnes. Work has already begun for this conversion of this listed building for the charity concept.. with the local community…
There are plenty of local events coming up to add to your diary. Starting this weekend at Strawberry Hill House, a free family day on Saturday 2nd March get a ‘Taste of Strawberry’ offers a chance to see what events will be happening throughout the year in the splendid grounds and gothic castle itself. There…
Sainsburys have amended their application for a new supermarket at the Calligaris site so the illuminated ‘totem pole’ sign will no longer form part of the plans. A new decision date will therefore be communicated by Richmond Council when known. In the meantime an alcohol license (up to 11pm) has been requested for the site…
You may have noticed manifestos and posters appearing in Teddington shop windows heralding the start of a new movement. Totally Locally is a growing national campaign to remind residents of what they have in their town and to keep it this way, they only need make small changes to help keep our high streets healthy…
A serious fire yesterday in Holmesdale Road saw the closed to traffic and several ambulances and fire engines from Twickenham, Kingston and Surbiton fire stations attending the blaze. An elderly woman was rescued from the building before services arrived, by a man believed to be a neighbour. The fire looks like it was started at…
Teddington health and fitness expert Chris Hipsey has been signed up as a Jamie Oliver Food Ambassador to help in Jamie’s Food Revolution. Chris is the founder of Plan B Fitness Camps has also just launched the Healthier Teddington Initiative which is a free online tool with workouts, nutritional plans, recipes and education resources with…
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…
