Marcus Smith on British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa Harkequins’ Marcus Smith has been named in Andy Farrell’s 38-man British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer. His inclusion in the squad announcement at the O2 today was met with a massive cheer as doubts mounted because of his switch in…
Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Transport, joins Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, Cllr Alexander Ehmann, Chair of Richmond Council’s Transport and Air Quality Services Committee, and Walking and Cycling Commissioner, Will Norman. Richmond is gearing up for its first Cargo Bike Fair. The initiative is part of Richmond Council’s aim for cleaner and…
PHOTO SPECIAL BY HOWARD MIATT, OWNER OF THE BOAT SHOP IN FERRY ROAD, TEDDINGTON Five historic and heroic ‘Little Ships’ moored in Teddington will take part in the 85th anniversary flotilla returning to Dunkirk later this month. All five are now moored in Teddington Harbour awaiting final instructions before setting off next week. The flotilla…
Kingston 2025 is a major six month cultural celebration to mark the 1100th anniversary of the crowning of King Athelstan, the first King of a united England, right in the heart of Kingston in 925. A diverse programme of cultural and arts events and activities will be taking place from May to October 2025 and…
Photo of caravans on Ham Common posted on X today Richmond Council issued the following statement after confirmed reports that travellers had returned to set up camp on Ham Common. The statement said: “We are aware that a group of travellers has arrived on Ham Common. “A High Court injunction is in place which restricts…
Introducing the first ever Teddington Duck Race! As part of the RNLI open day on the 8th June between 12:30pm and 15:30pm the duck race will start at 2:30pm opposite the riverside Wharf restaurant. Individually numbered ducks will be dropped into the River Thames and race to the finish line. For your chance to win…
Bushy Park’s Chestnut Sunday Sunday 11th May 2025 Midday to 16.30 Parade starts at 12:30 PM Beginning on Chestnut Avenue (Teddington Gate) and leading to the main event area near the children’s playground. A day filled with entertainment, history, and great food for all ages. Family Activities Pony rides, classic games, activities celebrating the…
Is this your set of tools? Do you recognise this tool bag? Are you missing these tools? Police have revealed they arrested a man at 03:50hrs this morning on Sandycombe Lane in Richmond, for handling stolen goods. Officers are looking to return the tools (above) to the rightful owner. If you believe these items to…
Photo courtesy of Captain Quack on X This was one of the few photos capturing the Red Arrows in the VE Day flypast over Kew Gardens today against a dramatic backdrop of cloudy skies. The elite fliers provided a spectacular finale to the event as members of the Royal family looked skyward from the…
The cafe is in a perfect location next to the river and a children’s playground The cafe was called Antipodean and closed down in March 2023 after struggling through the pandemic The owners of Cafe Benedict in Teddington’s High Street is extending its local business ‘empire’ to open a ‘charming’ new riverside cafe in…