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…
Last year government legislation was introduced that was designed to boost local economies and help with the housing shortage by making use of underused and empty office space – since then many planning applications have been made for both empty and occupied buildings by landlords. Richmond Council recently wrote about these planning system changes that…
From this Friday 14th until Sunday 17th November 2014, you may experience something of the unusual and sublime if you visit Teddington Library. Artists Dog Kennel Hill Project will be dancing in live performances through these three days amongst regular library users and guests! The work is a collaboration between local libraries and nationally recognised…
