COUNCIL STATEMENT ON FUTURE OF E-BIKES An important step towards maintaining rental e-bikes in Richmond upon Thames has been given the green light, with the Council’s Transport and Air Quality Committee last night approving a recommendation to appoint Forest as the borough’s next hire e-bike operator, subject to contract, from this summer. Rental e-bikes are…
Lime e-bike near The Wharf restaurant, Teddington Forest e-bike left in Cambridge Road, Teddington Forest e-bike on the railway bridge at Teddington Richmond Council’s Transport Committee has formally agreed to award Forest Bikes the lucrative contract to provide e-bike services across the borough replacing Lime bikes. The committee voted for the recommendation by a ‘clear…
New gates have been installed at the Teddington end of Chestnut Avenue, Bushy Park Photos by SHM Steel gates replace the wooden plants near the Diana Fountain in Bushy Park The wooden planters will be removed after signage is added to the gates When the planters are removed the gates will offer a clearer view…
The funeral took place today of local businessman Clive Blackmore, a familiar, well-loved and respected figure in the local business community, at the St Mary with St Alban Church in Teddington. The tribute below was written and read by his wife, Rita. He passed away on February 9. Hello everyone, I’d like to…
A man is in hospital after a broad daylight stabbing near a primary school in Barnes, police have announced. Police were called to Nassau Road in Barnes soon after 1pm yesterday (Saturday) Officers arrived with paramedics who treated a man in his 20s for stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where his condition…
The ultimate day out for families is returning to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, as Family Traveller Live takes over the iconic venue on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026. Bigger and bolder than ever, the two-day event brings together the world’s best destinations, travel brands and immersive experiences – all under one roof. Teddington Town…
Teddington Town readers receive an exclusive 50% discount on tickets. Use code TED50 at checkout and book now at familytraveller.seetickets.com For families with sports-mad kids and rugby-loving parents, Family Traveller LIVE is raising the bar for 2026 – with the chance to meet and tour Allianz Stadium, Twickenham alongside England rugby legends. Taking place…
Bushy Park’s traditional family celebrations on Chestnut Sunday in May will now take place every other year, it has been announced by Royal Parks. The next formal event will take place in May 2027. A spokesman for The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks said: “The Royal Parks have told us that they will…
Due to predicted high winds, the Woodland Gardens and Upper Lodge Water Gardens will be closed this morning (Thurs) A spokesperson said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and will re-open these areas when it is safe to do so.”
Dan’s latest work, yet to be completed, is the Mason Arm’s pub in Teddington Dan West appears in Sky’s Landscape Artist of the Year Teddington artist Dan West, 24, has spoken of his experience after reaching the semi-final of Sky’s Landscape Artist of the Year. Dan, who attended Collis School and Teddington School…
