The now world-famous NPL Water Rocket Challenge will take place this year in at the NPL Sports Club Field on the 20th June at 6pm. This year, more than ever, you can take part yourself – participating in workshops where the organisers will help you create your own monster rockets to fly with the other…
The Springfield Road street party was moved from Sunday to Tuesday as the weather forecast was looking better, but the unfortunately timed rain didn’t do too much to dampen spirits. Mums Sarah Allen and Emma Lawrence organised the second street party where local businesses kindly donated raffle prizes that raised over £300 for local homelessness…
Forming an important part of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant are the Dunkirk Little Ships that will make-up the largest single class of powered boats taking part in the procession of over 1000 boats barges and ships. Arriving from all over Britain, they share a common link in being privately-owned but having assisted in the…
The filming that has been taking place in Teddington since last week is set to continue – mostly focussed on interior shots of The Teddington Arms. Hartswood Films are recording scenes for new BBC1 comedy “Me and Mrs Jones” in the area and the filming at The Teddington Arms means that the pub will remain…
It was a dream come true just to be playing at Wembley but Collis Primary School (representing Brentford) exceeded even this by beating Oldham Athletic on Saturday to become the League 1 Kids Cup winners of 2012! The weather couldn’t have been more glorious on the big day – illuminating the teams on the hallowed…
Above the bustle of Teddington High Street, Clare Occomore and Stephen Mortimer have created a new boutique to compliment their existing nearby salons. Up the stairs of number 57, award-winning Elements of Teddington have expanded their range of services to boutique beauty and holistic therapy. Having only been open eight weeks, the salon’s growing client…
The recent wine-tasting evening at The Wharf was a roaring sold-out success – guests were greeted with a glass of refreshing of Pressecco and invited into the bar area which was abuzz with attendees mingling whilst head chef Ray breezed through the crowd making sure all were welcome. The Sommelier (one of only 299 Masters…
On Friday a substantial water mains leak was discovered on the High Street between the two mini-roundabouts. The leak was serious enough to require immediate attention so work began at 8am on Saturday – Thames Water and their contractors have repaired the leak and will now be repairing the road surface and pavement. Initial estimates…
The recent Trolleybus 50 open day at Fulwell bus garage was a huge success and drew many visitors to the area to commemorate the anniversary of the last Trolleybus service. Hosted by Nicholas Owen, the Mayor was in attendance at one of her last public engagements, MP Vince Cable also dropped in to join 12,000…
Over the last week or so, many park users have experienced close encounters with at least one deer in Bushy Park – some may have unknowingly got too close at this particularly dangerous time of year, but others have mentioned being chased and charged at despite keeping their distance. Even dogs on the lead are…
