UK Power Networks are to install a new electricity cable underneath the Thames at Hampton Wick to improve the power supply to Hampton. The work will begin next month and last for five months – replacing an existing cable and adding spare capacity for future upgrades. The work will cost the infrastructure company £720,000 and…
The Environment Agency is on the lookout for volunteer lock keepers to work along the River Thames in order to improve services. They wish to have staff presence at all of Thames’ 44 locks along the non-tidal stretch of the river from this summer, including Teddington Lock. Waterways operation manager Andrew Graham: “We want people…
South west London experienced a day of travel chaos today due to several incidents all combining to create issues across the rail and road networks. This morning a 68 year old was struck by a train and killed at Surbiton station. Delays to South West train network following this were compounded by an IT fault…
A group of residents is rallying support for a new bus route that would link Twickenham, Teddington Hampton Wick and Kingston using a shorter route. Although services such as the 281 cover these areas, a more direct route cutting out Teddington town centre, Fulwell and west Twickenham would speed up journey times between Twickenham to…
Richmond Council’s new ‘Fairer Parking Charges’ that were set to be implemented on the 1st of April but have now been postponed until the 10th of June. The new charges are designed to benefit residents by offering discounts and 30 minute free parking across the borough to those who hold a new Richmond Card although…
A salon on Church Road was burgled on Thursday by two unscrupulous thieves who appear to prey on the kindness of business owners. Two women entered the building asking if one could use the WC urgently (feigning distress and pain to heighten the urgency). Whilst they were in the back office and staff at the…
The Teddington Business Community has existed for many years and has mostly focussed its attention on organising the popular Christmas Lights-Up evening which helps promotes local businesses. From this year the groups’ aims will be wider with emphasis on regular sharing of ideas, views, improving relationships & methods of communication. As well as a useful…
Teddington Hockey Club has long been proud that it is the oldest hockey club in Britain and this year sees in the 140th year it has been in existence! The anniversary celebrations will be held at the clubs annual dinner this weekend on the 26th March and will be hosted by radio and TV broadcaster…
Members of the local police, councillors, community groups and members of the public regularly meet for updates & questions concerning crime, here are highlights from the most recent meeting (held in February 2011). No major problems were reported with busy events at the end of 2010 – Halloween and the switching on the Christmas Lights.…
Gyles Brandreth entertains the crowd with witty anecdotes about his posh poodle called Phydeaux at the official opening of Vet4life on Friday 18th March. Spring has definitely sprung! Although we seem to be short of sun lately, blossom and bulbs have been sprouting all over the town. Photo: Paddy Briggs. Blossom falls like snow to…
