The building again vacated by another business (this time Topps Tiles) is currently going through a planning application to be developed for a new branch of auto-repair chain Kwik Fit. The site is within a Conservation Area but planners are keen to point out that the proposals include keeping the front of the building as…
A woman’s body was pulled from the river near Chiswick Pier on Thursday. Police believe it to be teacher Geraldine Teasdale who has been missing since mid-December, but haven’t formally identified the body. Teddington School’s headmaster Richard Weeks has spoken of the widespread shock at the news in the schools blog and this letter sent…
The current plans to expand St Marys and St Peters Primary School have been withdrawn after objections for various organisations mainly due to loss of playground and playing field space. Planners face a difficult task – increasing the school size from two to three forms in a borough that is desperate for more school places…
Breaking news: ministers have just given the go-ahead for the introduction of parking charges in for our local Royal Parks – much to the dismay of park users and campaigners. The charges will be as previously proposed – £1 and 50p an hour for Richmond and Bushy Park respectively. Culture minister Margaret Hodge has given…
The long-awaited thaw has slowly but surely begun and even if the freezing temperatures continue, Richmond Council have re-iterated that several weeks worth of grit supplies are still available. Schools are also mostly open and back to normal now. Post has been delayed in some areas but is also returning back to normal – most…
Athletics “king-maker” Ricky Simms is looking to expand his clients contracts with more commercial deals due to increased interest from sponsors in the light of recent Olympic and World Championship interest and the fast approaching London 2012 Games. Pace Sports Management currently manages world-record holder Usain Bolt, Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu, triple-jump world champion Phillips…
BBC Weather are predicting a “major snow event” starting tonight across central and southern areas of England – and the Met Office have issued an emergency weather warning for very heavy snow which could be the deepest falls seen in the area for many years. The exceptionally low night-time temperatures down to -5C are set…
The Church Hall recently destroyed by fire also was the venue for “Come & Play” playgroup. As well as losing their home, they also lost all the donated and purchased toys and games that were in a store-room at the hall. The 20 year old playgroup has since managed to secure an alternative venue from…
Teddnet, Teddington’s Network of Independent Workers is just about to celebrate its 1st Birthday. The network has a growing army of members, most of whom said they think they will be able to recommend new members next year, so the team are hoping for a big expansion in 2010. Teddnet’s Christmas survey reported lots of…
Severe weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for London and the South East of England. For SW Middlesex and Surrey the following advice bulletin has been given: “Heavy snow showers at first this evening becoming heavier and more prolonged overnight will give accumulations of 5-10cm and locally as much as 15-20cm. Some drifting…
