Photo special ( courtesy of MOXON’S) The new local fishmongers MOXON’S in Twickenham opens at 9am tomorrow morning (fri) replacing the much-loved Sandys which closed after the death of owner Stuart Sandys. New boss Robin Moxon told Teddington Town on the eve of opening: “We have our full range of smoked fish and products from the…
PHOTO SPECIAL BY CATHY COOPER: It was a mother and child reunion in Bushy Park. The red hinds and calves went for a cooling dip in the pond and lost each other. Lots of bleating and panic until they rediscovered each other and paired up again. “It was beautiful to watch,”said local wildlife photographer, Cathy.
THE STRAWBERRY HILL TRUST Donor Relations and Membership Manager Strawberry Hill House after restoration in October 2010 Background Strawberry Hill House and Garden is internationally important as one of the first and most influential Gothic Revival landmarks. Created between 1747 and 1792 by Horace Walpole – historian, man of letters, socialite, collector and son…
The Village Fair (Organised by Rotary Teddington & The Hamptons) is returning to Udney Hall Gardens for another year on the 5th July from 12pm to 5:30pm. The fair promises a great day of entertainment with some new food and drink offerings and all the usual fun and games at our charity stalls. The Teddington…
The Royal Parks has issued safety guidance for park visitors during this period of soaring temperatures, which will reach the late 30’s again today Visitor safety guidance Bushy Park playground will be closed on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June Swimming is prohibited in any lakes, ponds or bodies of water throughout the park Cafés…
The mystery fire on September 3 2023 left the historic pavilion as a burned out shell. Arson was suspected Work has finally started to rebuild the ‘beloved’ pavilion of Hampton Wick Royal cricket club in Bushy Park, two years and nine months after it was burned to the ground. Delighted Club Chairman Sam…
Police have issued dispersal orders around Teddington Lock and Richmond during the period of the heatwave it was announced today. They issued the following statement: A Section 35 Dispersal Order is in place from 13:30hrs on 24 June 2026 until 02:00hrs on 26 June 2026 covering Richmond Green and Teddington Lock. With very warm…
A Met officer will appear in court charged after an incident of voyeurism in Kingston. PC Vinnie Finlay, attached to the Central West command unit, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (thurs) charged with voyeurism. This relates to an incident involving a single victim in Kingston on Sunday, 11 May, 2025. PC Finlay has…
Although warm weather is usually thought of as a good thing, severe hot weather can have negative health effects. A heatwave can affect anyone, but those most at risk from hot weather health harms include: Older people (people aged 65 and over) Those who struggle to keep cool, including but not limited to babies,…
The Grade II listed Lytch gate doors at St. Andrew’s Church, Ham Common have been stolen, it was revealed today. The historic doors, which served as a memorial to Queen Victoria, disappeared earlier this month. The police are in restoration the heartless theft. The Vicar of St. Andrew’s, Rev Alice Pettit told Teddington Town: “It was…
