About eight hundred mourners turned out for the funeral of Alfie Summers, a prominent and much-loved and respected member of the traveller community at Teddington’s St Mary with St Alban Church this morning. Those paying respects spilled out into Manor Road as the church was filled to capacity and the coffin, carried by a traditional…
Richmond Council is giving away ONE THOUSAND trees following last year’s successful tree giveaway to residents, schools, and community groups to plant across the borough. The free trees can be planted in private gardens or land and are offered free by our specialist tree contractors. There are 1,000 free trees to giveaway and they will…
Teddington allotment owner Paul Cuff, addresses Council Meeting Paul and his wife Joy depend on their allotment to save them money and to provide fruit and veg and keep them fit BY PAUL CUFF We spoke at the last council planning meeting and found it impossible to get most of the councillors to get away…
The Environment Agency is removing abandoned and sunken boats in the River Thames near Teddington and Molesey. The number of boats has increased dramatically over the last two years and as well as creating an eyesore they can represent a hazard to river traffic. A spokesperson said: “We’re removing abandoned boats today from the Lower…
These beautiful photos were taken by Sue Lindenberg yesterday morning. Her work features in this year’s Countryfile calendar and the Friends of Bushy and Home Park 2026 calendar.
Teddington Allotments – the last remaining ones in the area which, after a Council vote, will be part of the extended cemetery Teddington Cemetery in Shacklegate Lane which the Council want to extend into the nearby allotments A petition has been launched to urge Richmond Council to ‘reconsider its decision’ to reclaim the Shacklegate Lane…
Police are issuing an appeal to help find a missing man. They said: “Have you seen Matthew, 42? He was last seen near Fairfield Avenue, Twickenham, at around 21:20hrs on Sunday, 11 January wearing a dark jacket and trousers. ”If you see him, please call 101 quoting CAD 4121/Jan.”
Former Wing Commander Adam Collins hands over to former LEH pupil Wing Commander Sasha Nash The Red Arrows is the world’s premier acrobatic team and its distinctive bright red Hawk jets have flown in almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries including major events in the UK The woman who is making history as the new…
Security guard outside Si Belle beauty salon in King Street, Richmond Rain soaked crew used restaurant Zizzi as a base for filming in the salon, next door Barriers cordon off area outside The Prince’s Head pub as it’s transformed into the Crown & Anchor for filming Prince’s Head signage is replaced with Crown & Anchor…
The police served a closure notice on the address of unnamed individual in Teddington linked to drug dealing, they revealed today. A statement said: “We will be going to court tomorrow to seek a full closure order on the address. “We will not tolerate anti social behaviour and drug use/dealing in Teddington and will use…
