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THREE CAR WASH WORKERS DEPORTED AFTER POLICE RAID IN HAMPTON WICK

Three men have been deported following the raid by immigration officials and police officers on the car wash in Kingston Road in Hampton Wick in May, the Home Office has confirmed. A Home Office spokesperson said: “Following the arrests, three individuals have been removed from the United Kingdom under immigration enforcement measures.” Four Indian nationals…

TEDDINGTON’S MUCH-LOVED HEIRLOOM TO CLOSE DOWN

One of Teddington High Street’s favourite independent shops, HEIRLOOM is to close next month, Teddington Town has learned. The small retailer, which stocks homeware and gifts, opposite Marks & Spencer provides a regular lifeline for last minute birthday and anniversary purchases offering a wide selection of customised cards as well as perfumes and small and…

FIRST GLIMPSE OF TED LASSO’S WOMEN’S AFC RICHMOND TEAM

  First official photo from Series Four of Ted Lasso showing trio of British actors, Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins) Hannah Waddingham ( Rebecca Weldon) Juno Temple (Keeley Jones) spellbound by Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+ Six young British actors will play members of AFC Richmond’s second division women’s football team when…

HAM COMMON TRAVELLERS MOVED ON AFTER RICHMOND COUNCIL INTERVENTION

Photos shows previous encampment by travellers on Ham Common A group of travellers who illegally set up camp at Ham Common left this afternoon after council bailiffs from Richmond Council visited the site. Earlier a spokesperson said: “We are aware that a group of travellers arrived on Ham Common yesterday evening. At the moment, we…

MASSIVE STEP FORWARD IN CAMPAIGN TO SAVE HAMPTON PUB

  Railway Bell pub, known as The Dip in Hampton,, wins significant victory to efforts to reopen Campaigners fighting to save the Railway Bell in pub in Hampton have won a significant victory to ‘Save The Dip,’ it was announced today. The pub, known as The Dip, has been declared an Asset of Community Value…

MORE TROUBLE FOR THAMES WATER

  RICHMOND COUNCIL HAS ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT Thames Water have had to close Richmond Hill outside Glenmore House. A 14-inch-high pressure water main busted in the early hours of Sunday morning, Thames Water initially struggled to close the main due to a valve failure, they cannot shut the main fully as it would leave…

TED’S MARKET AT KING’S HEAD PUB MAKES CHANGES

Teddington’s popular and well-established Saturday morning market at the King’s Head pub is to return to its original ONCE a month slot, it was learned today.  Ted’s Market which launched in September last year will take place on the last Saturday of every month. The next market will be this Saturday 26 July. Market operator…

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE ON DRAGON BOAT RACING AT CANBURY GARDENS

Thousands of people lined the riverside at Canbury Gardens today to share the excitement of the annual Dragon Boat racing competition as well as a funfair and food stalls. Hundreds of rowers joined their teams to take part in the short sprint along the stretch of the river near the pub, The Boaters. The rowers…

HAMPTON WICK LUXURY HOUSEBOAT FOR SALE £130.000 (Photo Special)

With house prices soaring and the various economic challenges is living on a luxurious houseboat the answer? This stunning and beautifully maintained Caribbean Cruiser houseboat – 40ft by 12ft and built from fibreglass in 1969 – is on the market for just £130.000 at Burgoine Quay at Hampton Wick near Kingston. Thes tranquil mooring offers…

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