Swine flu was confirmed at a Hampton school today. The school on Hanworth Road closed as a precaution on Monday after an 11 year old pupil developed flu-like symptoms after returning from a holiday in New York. The pupil in question is recovering well and the schools website states that: “The school is required to…
Note from Jim at the Safer Parks Team Bushy Park: “The deer in Bushy Park will be birthing very soon. Please look at the map attached. If in doubt, PLEASE keep your dog a on a lead.” Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information. Thank you for your co-operation. Jim…
CCTV was installed on Teddington High Street today outside Natwest Building Society: “for your safety and the prevention of crime and traffic enforcement” It is often cited that UK citizens are the most watched in the world – one fifth of the world’s CCTV cameras can be found in UK despite having only one 100th…
12th Feb Some initial thoughts and views on the proposals from the Friends of Bushy & Home Parks site. 18th Apr Hundreds turn up to protest at the “Day of Action” organised by the “Keep Bushy Park Free Alliance”. 30th Apr 6133 signatures delivered from the “Keep Bushy Park Free Alliance”. 1st May Report on the…
The latest issue of the Bushy Telegraph (v7) has been published including the following features: Updates on the restoration/new developments including Pheasantry Welcome Centre, Upper Lodge Water Gardens, Brewhouse and Diana Fountain Ha-Ha fences Chestnut Sunday Planned walks & talks from the Friends of Bushy & Home Parks Planned car-parking charges The Bushy Telegraph was…
“The refurbished Teddington Library will re-open next week – later than planned after delays in the improvement process.” As well as extra general space, comfortable seating area, improved garden access and a new teen section, you might also notice a rather fetching bust of Teddington-born Noel Coward as you enter the building.
Google has launched its controversial Streetview service online covering some of the major UK cities but I doubt many had considered it would cover streets as far out as Teddington and Richmond. For the Teddington area it appears to have been recorded last around midday during summer 2008 at some point judging by the progress…
The South East of London experienced the heaviest snow it had seen for 18 years. Although widespread snowfall was predicted, the severity (up to 8 inches deep) caused transport chaos which in turn created the most widespread ‘snow-day’ that England has seen for a long time. Nationwide freezing temperatures and additional snowfalls over the next…
Timekeepers at the NPL will today add one extra second to the atomic clocks that determine the precise time in the UK. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures at the NPL also acts as the official atomic time keeper for the world – comparing astronomers precise rotation timings to UTC – if these measurements…
An electrical fault started a fire at Park Lane Stables today. The horses were led to the safety of a nearby beer garden at the Queen Dowager pub whilst fire-fighters tackled the small blaze. Most of the damage was limited to the stable roof and you will be glad to hear that no horses or…
