INVITATION TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS TO SUBMIT PHOTOS FOR THE BUSHY AND HOME PARKS 2027 CALENDAR The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks is inviting keen photographers to submit photos showing views, fauna and flora across the seasons in both parks for inclusion in our 2027 Friends Calendar. The Bushy…
With candidates from major parties and independent backgrounds, voters have a wide choice in shaping the future of local services and community priorities. Alongside the candidates themselves, understanding the political landscape locally helps voters make an informed choice. ???? Liberal Democrat candidates (current leadership) The Liberal Democrats are the dominant party locally, having controlled Richmond…
Thames Water has been attending an emergency water failure in Hill Rise, Richmond which caused a cascade of water in the road as well as flooding, loss of water supply and low water pressure. Bottled water is being made available to affected households. The local Green Party said: “We wanted to update you…
It’s Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on Friday 8 May and to mark the occasion, a series of new BBC shows are featuring alongside beloved landmark programmes in a week-long celebration of Sir David’s work and legacy. Sir David lives a quiet life in Richmond and has reportedly said he does not want any ‘fuss’…
Owner of Teddington’s Beach Gallery, Mark Vellacott is standing in local elections for Reform All 54 seats of Richmond Council will be up for election across the 18 wards in the borough on Thursday (May 7) The Lib Dems, Labour, Conservatives and The Green Party are each standing 54 candidates in Richmond, while Reform has…
The riverside coffee caravan known as the ‘STOP’ has moved its location further up river on the towpath towards Richmond. Many walkers and towpath users had expressed their disappointment thinking the coffee outlet had vanished altogether. But the operators hope the new location will offer a more permanent setup and room to extend the…
A former Met police officer is running local self-defence classes in Teddington which may help save people from serious injury. Kevin Hyde, who’s also a first aid trainer has developed a two-hour session to cover the basics along with the legal implications of self-defence and advice on how to de-escalate conflict, He says: “Whether man…
Hampton Court Palace gardens will be open free of charge next weekend (May 9 and 10) with no tickets or pre-booking required. Entrance to the Palace, the Maze and the Magic Garden will still require a ticket. There are several specific dates throughout the year when the gardens offer free entrance although campaigners have urged…
The High Street office of Featherstone Leigh in Teddington is now empty and no longer showing photos of properties for sale and rent. Teddington Town understands negotiations are continuing to secure the purchase of the well-known estate agents which is now in administration. The Teddington-based employees are understood to have been made redundant as…
