Police are today investigating the stabbing of a 16 year old boy in Kingston following an outbreak of violent disorder, it was confirmed today A statement from the Metropolitan Police issued this morning said: “At around 17:42hrs on Sunday, 12 April, officers were called to reports of an assault on Old London Road, Kingston.…
Photos courtesy of Mitra Smith Two fire engines attended Bushy Park earlier this afternoon after a fire broke out in a dead tree trunk near Sandy Lane. Eye-witness Mitra Smith posted photos on the local Nextdoor social media site and said in a social media post: “The fire was in a tree trunk, closer…
The replacement neighbourhood policing teams are overstretched, dealing with multiple other pressures and demands By Jawad Iqbal Primrose Hill in northwest London, part of the capital’s network of historic royal parks and notable for its spectacular views over the city, is now a crime scene. Finbar Sullivan, a 21-year-old video director, was stabbed to death…
Teddington RNLI Open Day will take place on Sunday May 31 from 1pm until 5pm, marking the end of Teddington Lifeboat Week, which starts on May 24, it was announced today. Look out for local promotions like a Lifeboat Treasure Hunt in Teddington independent shops and special activities in restaurants and pubs. On the Open…
The grandson of wartime hero Field Marshal Bernard ‘Monty’ Montgomery (left) visits the SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) monument and is invited to place the commemorative plaque by historian David Ivison in Bushy Park yesterday (thurs) Photo – Stuart Higgins The grandson of WW2 war hero Field Marshal ‘Monty’ Montgomery arrives at the SHAEF…
Harlequins today confirmed the signing of England international George Furbank ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 29-year-old has spent his entire senior career at Franklin’s Gardens, where he became one of the PREM’s most complete back-field operators. He broke into Northampton’s senior side during the 2018/19 campaign, helping the Club claim the Premiership Rugby Cup –…
The Lion pub in Teddington became a temporary art gallery this week as it showcased an exhibition by local artist Agnieszka Lokaj called Breaking The Line to mark the beginning of the Women’s Six Nations between England and Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday and celebrating the strength, physicality and and athleticism of women. The…
Detectives from the Met’s Flying Squad have arrested and charged three men following a the broad daylight smash-and-grab robbery at a Gregory & Co jewellers in Richmond. Officers arrested Deniz Mehmet, 28, of Purfleet Road, Aveley, on Wednesday, 8 April. He was charged on Thursday, 9 April and is due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’…
The Royal Oak pub in Twickenham has shut its doors and is now covered in metal screens including the main entrance, suggesting its permanent closure. The pub was always packed on rugby match days as it was close to Twickenham railway station and was in easy walking distance of the stadium and offered a rugby…
The Cavan Bakery in Teddington’s High Street has launched a closing down sale before it shuts its doors completely on April 16. Colourful balloons surrounded the doorway of the shop opposite Cafe Benedict and next to the new Teddington Pantry. A type-written note to customers in the window from managing director Nicky Taylor states: It…
