The wild swimming club, The Bluetits, enjoy swimming in the designated area before the pollution The local police have today issued a ‘public information notice’ following the Environment Agency’s confirmation of a significant ‘pollution incident’ impacting a long stretch of the River Thames including Teddington Lock and the recently Designated Bathing Area between Kingston…
Ten year old Ellis and dad Matt (left) and Ellis with his grandmother Ten year old Ellis Kent and his dad Matt from Hampton are walking the entire length of the Thames Path – 185 miles from the source of the river to the Thames Barrier, through Richmond and Teddington and aiming to raise £50,000…
Hampton Court Palace Food Festival | Hampton Court Palace | Historic Royal Palaces It’s the annual Hampton Court Palace Food Festival, this weekend – the best summer bank holiday weekend celebrations for all the family in the magnificent palace gardens. Delight in over 150 independent food and drink brands and producers. Graze on street food,…
The fight against gangs who use e-bikes and mopeds to commit crime across London has stepped up a gear with the Met increasing the size of its own e-bike ‘force’ from five to 25, it was announced today. The significant increase is part of the force’s continued drive to cut street crime and use…
The Sheesh Mahal restaurant in Twickenham threw a party for 200 of its regular customers last night to mark its 45th anniversary. The local Mayor Cllr. Nancy Baldwin joined founder Abdul Monaf, to mark the special milestone and enjoy the big celebration wwith food, drink and music. Abdul was inspired by his mother’s cooking and…
Teddington Photographic in Broad Street is joining forces with the Chiswick Camera centre, it was disclosed today. The idea is for the two businesses to be complementary in offering a full range of services to camera enthusiasts from new and second hand equipment to a wide range of repair options. The owner of Chiswick Camera…
Photo kindly reproduced with permission of ALAN PLATT. It was taken between 730am and 930am on Monday morning Regular Bushy Park photographer Alan Platt granted Teddington Town special permission to reproduce this amazing photo of a pair of kingfishers today. It’s hard enough to spot one, much less two AND capture such a brilliant image of…
Police are investigating an incident near Richmond Green after a Muslim woman was seen apparently being ‘dragged’ into a vehicle by a group of men of Middle Eastern appearance, it emerged tonight. The police issued this full statement: “There was an incident earlier on Little Green whereby it was alleged a female was dragged…
Yeehaw! Join us for a foot-stompin’ night of dancing, drinks and nibbles. Don’t know the steps? No problem! Our very own caller, Rev Mary, will guide you through every do-si-do. Tickets £15/each or £50 per family (2 adults & 2 Children). To include three sets of dancing and a buffet. Bar available.
Local police are warning of sophisticated fraudsters operating in the area claiming to be governments officials, it was revealed today. A spokesperson said: “We are aware of reports of individuals going door to door claiming to be government officials carrying out identity checks in advance of a census or other government initiative. What has been…
