A group of residents is rallying support for a new bus route that would link Twickenham, Teddington Hampton Wick and Kingston using a shorter route. Although services such as the 281 cover these areas, a more direct route cutting out Teddington town centre, Fulwell and west Twickenham would speed up journey times between Twickenham to…
Richmond Council’s new ‘Fairer Parking Charges’ that were set to be implemented on the 1st of April but have now been postponed until the 10th of June. The new charges are designed to benefit residents by offering discounts and 30 minute free parking across the borough to those who hold a new Richmond Card although…
A salon on Church Road was burgled on Thursday by two unscrupulous thieves who appear to prey on the kindness of business owners. Two women entered the building asking if one could use the WC urgently (feigning distress and pain to heighten the urgency). Whilst they were in the back office and staff at the…
The Teddington Business Community has existed for many years and has mostly focussed its attention on organising the popular Christmas Lights-Up evening which helps promotes local businesses. From this year the groups’ aims will be wider with emphasis on regular sharing of ideas, views, improving relationships & methods of communication. As well as a useful…
Teddington Hockey Club has long been proud that it is the oldest hockey club in Britain and this year sees in the 140th year it has been in existence! The anniversary celebrations will be held at the clubs annual dinner this weekend on the 26th March and will be hosted by radio and TV broadcaster…
Members of the local police, councillors, community groups and members of the public regularly meet for updates & questions concerning crime, here are highlights from the most recent meeting (held in February 2011). No major problems were reported with busy events at the end of 2010 – Halloween and the switching on the Christmas Lights.…
Gyles Brandreth entertains the crowd with witty anecdotes about his posh poodle called Phydeaux at the official opening of Vet4life on Friday 18th March. Spring has definitely sprung! Although we seem to be short of sun lately, blossom and bulbs have been sprouting all over the town. Photo: Paddy Briggs. Blossom falls like snow to…
You may have noticed new green broadband boxes appearing in the area over the last month – these are being installed by contractors in chosen towns across the UK to continue the rollout of the new high-speed broadband BT Infinity. Teddington is to be included in the second wave of available exchanges to use this…
Many residents will have been sent the 2011 census forms, if not then they should be with you soon. It is important that these forms are completed and returned – results of the census directly affect our community, determining how the government plans and funds our schools, social housing, transport and healthcare. The better the…
Lots of events are being planned to celebrate this year’s Royal Wedding and you can join in the fun by having your own street party! If you want to hold a street party or fete in your area then you will have to first apply for permission via Richmond Council – the deadline for this…
