Lake Malawi in Cape Maclear A 17-year-old pupil at Hampton School has died while snorkelling on a school trip to Malawi, it was announced a short time ago. Malawi Police Service (MPS) said that Eugene Enoch Kwon had been snorkelling in Lake Malawi in Cape Maclear, Monkey Bay on Tuesday when he went missing. Superintendent…
PHOTO NEWS SPECIAL (Photos, courtesy of Geoff Boyes, Mike Reilly and Daniel Lloyd) Four fire engines were called to a significant house fire in Holmesdale Road, Teddington, earlier today. It’s understood the fire caused significant damage but no-one was hurt. Ambulances were also in attendance. A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Four fire engines and…
Local Lib Dem MP Munira Brown posted the above tribute following the passing of Teddington Lib Dem councillor, Robin Brown who has died after a battle against cancer. She wrote: “Robin has been a pillar of the local party and his loss will be felt by all. Words are not enough. May he rest in…
We might be in the middle of a never-ending heatwave but Teddington Together is planning ahead for this year’s Lights Up event on Thursday 26 November. A spokeswoman said: “While Christmas may still feel a long way off, planning for Teddington Lights Up 2026 is already well underway, and we’re excited to share this year’s sponsorship opportunities with you.…
The well-known Chinese restaurant Imperial China in Stanley Road in Teddington is up for sale including two flats above for £1.5m, we can exclusively reveal. The restaurant benefits from an extensive kitchen and bar and both flats have fitted kitchens with two bedrooms. Estate agents describe the property as located in Teddington, a short walk from Teddington…
Sir Alan Sugar Chris Smith The Beach Gallery at 197 at Waldegrave Road in Teddington is hosting a ‘Retrospective’ exhibition of the works of Colin Stout. Owner Mark Vellacott says ‘all are warmly invited to the Private View commencing at 6.30pm Thursday 16 July.’ The ‘Colin Stout Retrospective ‘ can be seen until 30 August.…
The Swan Sanctuary today urged people fishing in Bushy Park to ‘carefully retrieve’ their lines following an incident where an Egyptian goose was tangled up. The Santuary said; “This poor Egyptian Goose from the Leg of Mutton at Bushy Park had become entangled in fishing tackle around its leg. “It had been like this for…
The convicted terrorist will be sentenced at Kingston Crown Court in September A man has been found guilty at Kingston Crown Court of collecting terrorist documents and providing cyber security support to a terrorist group following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTO) London. Yusuf Shah, of Ilford, was 16 years old when he was…
Adults and children at dangerously close quarters with stags in Richmond Park Richmond Borough’s council leader Cllr.Gareth Roberts has hit out following the shocking photos of families getting dangerously close to the deer in Richmond Park. The photos have created headlines across the media and generated thousands of messages on social media as well…
Bushy Park has been awarded the highest possible score (80+) in this year’s prestigious Green Flag Award assessments, it has been announced. A spokesperson said: “We are delighted to share that Bushy Park has achieved the highest possible overall score (80+) in this year’s Green Flag Award assessments, earning both the Green Flag Award and Green Heritage…
