A series of charity fund-raising events are being held by Park Lane Stables in aid of Help for Heroes. In addition to the sponsored Horses for Heroes ride at Ascot on the 10th of July, a ‘Heroes’ themed party is being held at Teddington Town Cricket Club (within Bushy Park) this Friday at 7:30pm. Admittance…
Plans to turn Park House into a 113 room hotel once current office tenants move out at the end of this year have been submitted to Richmond Council. The recession has hit commercial landlords specialising in office space hard and Teddington has not escaped this general trend – different uses for empty offices are increasingly…
A huge power cut left large areas of West London without power today as England fans cheered on their team in the final group game. The timing couldn’t really be worse for sports fans – literally just before an all-important goal that helped England surge through to the next stage just as Teddington suffered an…
In addition to the long-term bridge strengthening works planned for the end of July, a shorter overnight closure is planned from 9pm Thursday 1st July to 6am Friday. This particular work-around hasn’t officially been listed as one of the available options for the impending proper works but may be preferable to the other two options…
As recent visitors to the high street will have noticed, The Kings Head is now undergoing a substantial renovation that will see it emerge as the newest jewel in the crown of the ‘casual dining’ Brasserie Blanc group. Brasserie Blanc is expanding by moving into the pub market with the acquisition of the Kings Head…
Despite being held a month earlier than usual, Teddington Village fair managed to escape any bad weather on the day and no-one was safe from the abundant giant inflatable hammers! The Nearby Landmark Arts Centre is always a sublime venue for the Midsummer Art fair which showcases work from over 80 talented artists including painters,…
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,…
