One of the famous Dunkirk ‘Little Ships’ which played a key role in Operation Dynamo in the Second World War will be offering river trips between Richmond and Hampton Court tomorrow (Thursday) Princess Freda, 65ft and built in 1926 by Isle of Wight boat builders will make two trips departing Richmond at 11am and 2pm…
Busy Bees range of honey will be on sale this weekend This week’s line up of traders at Ted’s Market on Saturday Bread Bread will make its debut at the market in the King’s Head pub on Saturday The end of month Ted’s Market will feature two new traders this Saturday offering a delicious range…
Thames Water will be carrying out essential remedial works following sewer repairs outside 227 Kingston Road in the Teddington and Hampton Wick area from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 May, it was announced today. Works will take place from 8am on Tuesday 27 May until 8pm on Thursday 29 May. During the works, Kingston Road…
Hampton Wick Car Wash owner may face action The owner of Hampton Wick Car Wash may face legal action following the arrest of four workers by Immigration Enforcement officers, The Home Office said today. In a statement to Teddington Town the Home Office said: “The matter has been referred to the Home Office’s Civil Penalty…
Egyptian national Ahmed Ramadan Mohamad Ebid jailed for 25 years lived in Isleworth One of the boats Ebid used to smuggle migrants from Libya A man who masterminded a sophisticated £12m people-smuggling operation from his home in Isleworth bringing thousands of people across the Mediterranean from north Africa into Europe has been jailed for…
Mighty Convoy organiser Simon Brake (in grey sweater) hands out the musical instruments to the secondary school kids in Lviv The latest humanitarian aid mission by Mighty Convoy from Teddington delivered a number of musical instruments to a secondary school in Lviv in Ukraine, which will transform their music teaching. Electric keyboards, guitars, violins,…
The Park Lane Stables Open Day, which was due to take place this Saturday, has been cancelled, it was announced today. In a short statement on social media platforms, founder and owner Natalie O’Rourke said: “We are sorry to say that our street party on 24th May is CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances. “We will…
Hampton Wick Car Wash raided by immigration enforcement officers Four Indian nationals described by the Home Office as ‘male overstayers’ were arrested by Immigration Enforcement officers during a major operation at Hampton Wick Car Wash, it was confirmed today. In a statement to Teddington Town, a Home Office spokesperson said: “On 19/05/2025 Immigration Enforcement officers…
Seal chills out near Hampton Court bridge (Photos courtesy of John Blake) This seal found a perfect sunbathing spot near Hampton Court bridge yesterday. Cyclists, dog walkers and many tourists visiting the nearby Palace had their phones out to capture the moment. The large creature seemed unperturbed by the gathering crowd and only became…
