A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted the Ted Lasso merchandise shop in Paved Court, Richmond, police revealed today. The shop, which opened in July 2024 after the global success of the Apple TV+ comedy, attracts fans from all over the world. It stocks replica shirts, scarves, mugs and other accessories and is likely to experience…
SOLAR campaign leader Ian McDuff The campaign fighting against the ‘Thames Sewage Pump’ tonight issued a robust response to the latest efforts by Thames Water to engage public consultation in the controversial scheme and described the new proposal as ‘more disruptive.’ Their response stated: “Thames Waterʼs proposed sewage pump plan reveal a project that…
Jim Rosenthal will be turning his extensive sports broadcasting and TV presenting experience to a new kind of stage this June, helping the new charity OneRichmond to celebrate the work of six incredible local charities in a Dragon’s Den type event. During his extensive career in sports journalism Jim Rosenthal became one of the best…
Digital TDRA Project Update Newsletter – May 2026 Thames Water is launching a new public consultation process from 21 May until 18 June to hear more views about the controversial plans for the Teddington Direct River Abstration scheme (TDRA) or the ‘Thames Sewage Pump’ as local campaigners have described the project. The company also…
‘Across every committee and portfolio, our focus remains on delivering for residents,’ says council leader Richmond Council’s leadership team, committee chairs and key appointments have been confirmed for the 2026/27 municipal year following the Council’s Annual Meeting at York House, Twickenham. Councillors last night formally approved appointments to the Council’s principal committees and decision-making bodies, alongside lead member and champion responsibilities that will help…
Councillor Nancy Baldwin has been appointed Mayor of Richmond upon Thames following the Council’s Annual Meeting in Twickenham last night, succeeding Councillor Penelope Frost. Councillor Baldwin, who previously served as Mayor in 2019/20, returns to the role for the 2026/27 municipal year. Councillor Matthew Wherry has been appointed Deputy Mayor. A Liberal Democrat councillor…
Image source,Getty Images FROM THE BBC By Jonny Harvey, BBC Politics London and Amy Clarke, London Published (17 May 2026) Much of the focus in London after this month’s local elections was on the successes of the Greens and Reform, as well as Labour’s struggles. But in one leafy west London borough, a very different story unfolded, with the…
Richmond Council has opened a ‘planning enforcement investigation’ to check whether the new Fone & Vape shop at 25 High Street in Teddington has broken any rules, Teddington Town has learned today. Teddington Society has described the front of the shop as ‘cheap and garish’ and its appearance – in place of the Cavan Bakery which…
All dogs wanted! Whether your dog is clever, scruffy, speedy or just very loveable – we want to see them! Enter at www.hamptonvillage.org.uk – as many of the following categories as you like! ‘Waggiest Tail’ ’Best Fancy Dress’ ’Scruffiest Pup’ ’Best Trick Performed’ ’Dog Most Like Its Owner’ ’Golden Oldie’ ’Best Biscuit Catcher’ ’Judge’s…
The architects of the new Park Lane Stables in Teddington have won a prestigious award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) it was announced today. The company Architecture:WK which is based in Teddington and run by Sam Kemlah, who told Teddington Town: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be one of the winners of the RIBA…
