The planning application to slightly alter rear of the ex-Dreams unit has been given the go-ahead and the target for the Morrisons Local to open is mid-November (definitely before Christmas). There are some positions available at this store – see their jobs website for info. [Update 07/11/2013] Opening date now planned for Monday 25th November…
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Lots of summer-oriented pics being snapped in the area. 1500m Silver medalist Olympian Leo Manzano training in Bushy Park, one of many world-class athletes that have descended on Teddington to prepare for this year’s European athletic meetings. Photo: Peter Fisk. “A lovely evening in Bushy Park”. Photo: TimG. A colourful capture of the high street…
Morrisons supermarket is looking to move into the empty Dreams unit, opposite Tesco. Plans have been submitted to change the layout at the rear of the store to assist deliveries. There is a customer lift mentioned to the first floor, but this is displayed as empty on current floor-plans. An alcohol license has also been…
As well as the cycling event in central London today, Sunday will see the return of cyclists along the RideLondon-Surrey route from central London out into the Surrey Hills and back again. Although it won’t be passing through Teddington or Bushy Park, TFL have warned that significant disruption should be expected on the day even…
Last Thursday Richmond Council planning committee met to determine whether to grant or refuse the plans for a Sainsbury’s Local store in the building that Calligaris currently use. Many local residents made their feelings clear by attending the packed meeting. Although Sainsbury’s attempted to address the concerns of local residents, the Council rejected two of…
Day centres and charities that support old and vulnerable residents in the borough will need to fight for their future after competitive bidding will replace grant funding. Linden Hall (Hampton) and Elleray Hall could consolidate and individually face closure after the council stated that only one would be funded in each of four areas. Opposition…
Police have appealed for witnesses after a sunbather was sexually assaulted in Bushy Park 11:45am last Thursday. A 21-year-old woman had fallen asleep whilst sunbathing with headphones on and awoke to being assaulted by a man, described as being in his late 20’s, wearing a white t-shirt and dark tracksuit bottoms. Police have released this…
One of the rockets takes flight at this year’s popular NPL Water Rocket Challenge, which sees school and grown-up teams compete in the grounds of Bushy Park house and this year raised over £2,300 for Shooting Star CHASE. You know it’s hot when people start jumping in the river to cool down! Perfectly timed photo…
Three local independent businesses, already working together for the Totally Locally Teddington campaign have combined forces to exhibit at this year’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Teddington florist, Jo Butler, will be exhibiting in the Roses & Floristry Marquee at this year’s celebration of all things flora for her second year. When Jo saw the…
