Teddington Pools and Centre is one of the local council facilities which asylum seekers can use for free with the Richmond Card, it has emerged. They can also get discounts on paddle boarding and pilates sessions through the ‘Richmond Card’ which offers big discounts to its holders. The Richmond Borough website has a special section…
PHOTOS BY CONOR O’NEILL At least six fire engines and two ambulances rushed to the scene of a raging fire near Hampton Court bridge early today. The fire broke out in the early hours above a cafe called Dish in Bridge Road, East Molesey and flames and smoke could be seen above the building. Firefighters…
No women’s kit on sale as yet Tourists outside the famous ‘phone boxes on Richmond Green Red ‘phone box recreated and cut out image of Ted in nearby hairdressers The Prince’s Head pub which appears in the series as The Crown & Anchor was buzzing Life size cardboard cut out of Ted Lasso and dressing…
These are the images from the 63-page Teddington Direct River Abstraction Statutory Consultation Brochure which shows the proposed structure up river from Teddington Weir and Thames Water’s full explanation of their plans. The document is a hefty and challenging but does lay out the detail of the scheme in detail, which may assist local…
The compulsory rule of keeping dogs on leads in Bushy Park during the deer-birthing season is lifted from today (aug 1) allowing hundreds of dog walkers to return to their favourite routes in the park. Although the ban is formally lifted and owners will not face legal action if their dogs are off leads Royal…
The entire front of the historic home of Henry VIII’s at Hampton Court Palace is covered in scaffolding requiring the closure of the main entrance to the famous courtyards. The Palace and the gardens and the Magic Garden remain open. A spokesperson for Historic Royal Palaces told Teddington Town: “We are carrying out essential conservation…
Loo The top Spanish football club Deportivo de La Caruna is the latest to make use of the elite training and sports facilities at Teddington’s riverside Lensbury Club, it was revealed today Their short stay comes after a visit by the two EFL Championship teams, Portsmouth and Southampton and the Belgian team Club Brugge. Deportivo,…
Under pressure Thames Water CEO Chris Weston (From The Financial Times) Thames Water is allowing senior executives to retain bonuses awarded last year, even though an accounting restatement meant they missed a cash flow target. Chris Weston, chief executive of the beleaguered utility, provoked outrage when he took a £197,000 bonus last year for just three months’ work…
Thames Water’s failure to attend with met with a loud chorus of booing Campaigning local MP Munira Wilson asked why we would we ‘trust’ Thames Water Former Olympic rower spoke about the cost of the scheme and the cheaper alternatives More than 200 people crowded into the Wharf restaurant to support the campaign against the…
