Today’s opening of the new Elleray Centre was attended by local MP Munira Wilson (left in purple) Joan Barnett, BEM Chair of Elleray Community Association and Councillor and Mayor Penelope Frost, who cut the ribbon for the formal ceremony Richmond Mayor and local councillor Penelope Frost cuts the pink ribbon marking for the formal opening…
A man from Kingston has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Wimbledon, the police said today. Police were called at 00:37hrs on Sunday, 22 February following reports of a stabbing on The Broadway, Wimbledon. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and located a man with stab wounds. He sadly died…
Mighty Convoy founder Simon Brake makes last-minute preparations to vehicles before setting off to Lviv from Teddington The Teddington-based humanitarian organisation Mighty Convoy sets off for Ukraine this Wednesday on its 22nd mission. Three ambulances and three pick-up trucks will start their long 1245 mile cross-country journey from Cambridge Road to Lviv in the west…
Senior brokers Mel Franke and Ciara Curan have acquired the Coversure Teddington book of business from the current, and retiring franchisee Philip Macdonald. The two women, who have been long-standing members of the Coversure Network operation, have made the move to ownership after nine and seven years, respectively, at the brokerage. Coversure Teddington, established in…
The front counter of Twickenham Police station will close for good on Saturday (Feb 28) after a 60% drop in reported crimes at the front desk The front counter at Twickenham Police station will finally close on Saturday (Feb 28) despite a massive community campaign against the closure. The Metropolitan Police claim that fewer crimes…
Ted’s Market at the King’s Head pub car park is back this coming Saturday with a new stellar line up of market traders. The tasty line-up includes hot food options. Brightleigh Farm will be bringing their BBQ for sausage baps and burgers. And Bosphorus Bites have a variety of Turkish flatbread options and salads to…
Photo Special in Twickenham by Cathy Cooper
The refurbished Park Lane Stables in Teddington has been shortlisted for an award from The Royal Institute of British Architects, it was announced tonight. These are the prestigious awards established by the RIBA to recognise and celebrate the most innovative, sustainable, and high-quality architectural projects across the UK and internationally. The Stables is one of…
In Conversation with Rob Brydon & Lee Mack Sun 17 May 2026 Production Company: Hampton Hill Theatre Book Now! We’re delighted that Rob Brydon and Lee Mack will be appearing on our Main Stage as a special fundraiser for the theatre. The multi-award-winning stars of Would I Lie to You? are giving their time to join…
Fancy a challenge this spring? Join the London Marathon MyWay team to walk 26.2 miles from the London Eye to Bushy Park on 26th April for the local independent-living charity RUILS. It’s a great day out and you’ll even get an official London Marathon t-shirt and medal for completing the challenge. There are…
