Teddington residents were treated to a spectacular but dramatic display of nature last night as powerful thunderstorms swept across London, bringing torrential rain, frequent lightning and thunder that echoed across the borough. Many local residents took to social media to share photographs and videos of the extraordinary lightning display, with flashes illuminating the sky every…
When it comes to increasing property value, many homeowners assume they need to invest in major renovations like extensions, full kitchen remodels, or loft conversions. While those can certainly deliver strong returns, they are not the only way to improve a home’s market appeal. In reality, some of the most effective value-boosting upgrades are small,…
UPDATE ON BATTLE TO SAVE THE RIFLEMAN PUB TODAY’S STATEMENT Hope you are all enjoying the heatwave and the World Cup. Been a while since we sent out any update, so here you go. We submitted an offer to take over the lease for the Rifleman and have been pushing Savills, the agents acting on…
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Teddington School has become the first in the borough to receive a new clean air accreditation, with it achieving gold status. The Clean Air School Accreditation programme supports schools to raise awareness of air pollution among their pupils, families, and wider communities and recognises those that show a real commitment to improving air quality in…
Richmond Council’s Leader has today criticised the Government’s decision to launch a consultation on Heathrow expansion on Clean Air Day – calling the timing ‘ironic’ – and warning that a third runway would mean more noise, more pollution and more disruption for communities already affected by the airport. The publication of the Draft Heathrow…
England fans in Teddington were in full voice on Tuesday evening as the Three Lions secured an exciting 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 group match. Supporters packed into The Castle Bar on Teddington High Street, creating a fantastic atmosphere from the first whistle to the last. The match got…
Twickenham Bridge was closed in both directions today after a fatal car crash blocked both lanes. Eye witnesses said that one of the cars involved was a vintage car which burst into flames after the collision. A Met spokesperson said: “On Tuesday, 16 June at 14:32hrs police were called to reports of a serious…
The nationalisation of Thames Water moved significantly closer today as the government formally objected to a £10bn rescue deal. The Environment secretary raised concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from the £10bn plan. Emma Reynolds wrote to Iain Coucher, who chairs the regulator Ofwat, on Monday to raise concerns about the plan for the…
NEWS: Richmond Sustainability Forum brings repairs and reuse to life at The Fixery More than 200 people gathered at Grove Gardens on Saturday to attend the eighth Richmond Sustainability Forum and explore The Fixery – Richmond’s new repair and reuse hub in the recently refurbished Grove Gardens Chapel. Councillor Julia Neden-Watts, Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, said: “Residents, volunteers, businesses, and community groups came together to waste less and make better use of what we…
