The rail-bridge next to Hampton Wick station is due essential bridge-strengthening works by Network Rail in late July of this year which will require all or part of the road to be closed for several weeks. Due to the nature of the sheer amount of traffic that currently travels through underneath this bridge, Richmond Council…
World Cup colours and themes continue to permeate Teddington businesses and homes with many a country flag seen from balconies and windows. If you’re still undecided where to watch tonight’s match and like Octoberfest then you might want to consider Steins Bavarian Beer Garden. Established in 2004 this company has been a popular attraction on…
The Queen’s Birthday honours full list has been announced to our delight includes Teddington Station’s Alan Hopgood. Ticket office manager Alan has been receiving recognition for his dedicated and humour-laden service to customers at the station by winning the regional, then national finals of the National Railstaff Award. He will be receiving his MBE (Member…
Much like the rest of the country, Teddington is in the grip of World Cup fever! Locals will be spoilt for choice for see how their chosen team favours in the competition. The Teddington Arms has three screens and a host of World Cup celebration goings-on in aid of Princess Alice Hospice including games, prizes,…
Mela Mela Vintage is a popular clothing shop that brings a splash a colour and dash of vintage charm to the high street. To celebrate the shop’s two-year anniversary and the launch of their new website they are hosting a party on Saturday 12th June from 4-9pm. If you haven’t yet been to the shop…
Police are appealing for witnesses after a shock attack at a Teddington home on Sunday 6th June. A 52-year-old woman was stabbed in the leg at her home in Down Road (opposite Munster Road). After the attack at 8pm the victim was taken to hospital by ambulance. If you have any information concerning this incident…
The Delightful “Teddington In Flower” annual event is now just one week away. From 2-6pm on Sunday 13th June you’ll be able to take a peek at the best gardens that Teddington has to offer. Each garden entrance costs 50p per person and all profits go to local charities. The day is organised by the…
Teddington Lifeboat Station is always in need of volunteers but in particular at the moment. The most important requirements are that you are at least 18 years old and live or work within 3-4 minutes of the Lifeboat station – most launches occur within 5-6 minutes of being called with team members being alerted by…
The planning application for the substantial Somerset House & surrounding buildings redevelopment has been submitted and can be found online here. Although it’s unlikely that anyone will argue that the buildings should stay for aesthetic reasons, critics of the project have been vocal about concerns that include overcrowding roads and general facilities, whilst some businesses…
If you’re wondering what all the sirens are about, there’s a huge fire at Green Lane scrap yard in Hounslow that has been burning since 4pm today – scrap cars and a diesel tank are involved in the blaze. The fire is believed to have been started by exploding gas canisters due to the hot…
