The Swan Sanctuary today urged people fishing in Bushy Park to ‘carefully retrieve’ their lines following an incident where an Egyptian goose was tangled up. The Santuary said; “This poor Egyptian Goose from the Leg of Mutton at Bushy Park had become entangled in fishing tackle around its leg. “It had been like this for…
The convicted terrorist will be sentenced at Kingston Crown Court in September A man has been found guilty at Kingston Crown Court of collecting terrorist documents and providing cyber security support to a terrorist group following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTO) London. Yusuf Shah, of Ilford, was 16 years old when he was…
Adults and children at dangerously close quarters with stags in Richmond Park Richmond Borough’s council leader Cllr.Gareth Roberts has hit out following the shocking photos of families getting dangerously close to the deer in Richmond Park. The photos have created headlines across the media and generated thousands of messages on social media as well…
Bushy Park has been awarded the highest possible score (80+) in this year’s prestigious Green Flag Award assessments, it has been announced. A spokesperson said: “We are delighted to share that Bushy Park has achieved the highest possible overall score (80+) in this year’s Green Flag Award assessments, earning both the Green Flag Award and Green Heritage…
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Teddington RNLI lifeboat station were called out seven times in seven days during the week commencing July 6th, its busiest week so far in 2026, it was revealed today. The requests came from HM London Coastguard and all of the call outs or ‘shouts’ were safely resolved with volunteer crews…
Delighted Peta McDonnell scooped a £250 cash prize in the Teddington Lottery and raised money for her local good cause at the same time. She told Teddington Town: “I signed up to the Teddington Lottery a few years ago to support Friends of Chase Bridge primary school. “This seemed like a simple way of making a…
The former Teddington School pupil was jailed for 14 years for spying in 2023 From The Times: A prisoner inside Wandsworth jail helped convicted spy and former Teddington school pupil Daniel Khalife get money to go on the run after he escaped under a food delivery truck, a court has been told. While he was…
See footage from Amanda Boardman from X here: https://x.com/mandsby/status/2076418499639935058?s=43 The Royal Parks today expressed its ‘shock and concern’ following publication of astonishing footage showing adults and children mingling dangerously close with deer in Richmond Park. The footage appears to show young children being encouraged to touch and stroke the antlers of the stags. Publishing the…
Local organisations are encouraged to apply for funding to support wellbeing activities such as nature walks Richmond Council is inviting local community groups, charities and organisations to apply for small grants to help older residents get moving, meet new people and take part in activities that support them to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The Full of Life Fund is back for its sixth year, offering grants…
PHOTO SPECIAL ON RIVER BLESSING CEREMONY (Photos courtesy of RNLI and St Mary with St Alban Church) Local vicar of St Mary with St Alban the Rev.David Cloake led the short ceremony of prayers and hymns dedicated to the River Thames Teddington volunteer helm Tom Lee read the pledge on behalf of the Teddington RNLI…
