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LOCAL SCHOOL RENAMED FOR NETFLIX SERIES

Emily Carey as Harriet Manners in Geek Girl Waldegrave School in Fifth Cross Road becomes Hollybridge Secondary School for filming Waldegrave Girls School in Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, has been temporarily renamed as Hollybridge Secondary School  for filming of the second series of the Netflix show Geek Girl, Teddington Town can reveal. The large sign…

EXCLUSIVE: STADIUM GETS TED LASSO MAKEOVER FOR SERIES FOUR

The local football club which is used for filming training sessions in the award-winning Apple TV+ Ted Lasso series has now been rebranded as AFC Richmond as filming of Series Four starts in west London before moving to Richmond Green. The Hayes & Yeading stadium is just a stone’s throw from the west London studios…

BEWARE OF SUDDEN BRANCH FALLS IN BUSHY PARK

The Royal Parks is warning of a new and unusual risk of tree branches suddenly falling in Bushy Park – triggered by the dry weather. A Royal Parks official said Bushy Park is experiencing an increased risk of sudden branch drop due to the current dry and windy weather. “The trees are under stress, and…

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS OF LOCAL LIFE

Author took this photo at 5.30am in Bushy Park Arts Richmond Presents ‘Richmond Life’ Life around the borough, as seen through your lens… An Arts Richmond Photographic Exhibition is open to everyone, regardless of age. We invite you to submit your photos on this theme, to be shown at The Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington,…

CANNABIS PLANTS FOUND FOLLOWING RESTAURANT BLAZE IN YORK STREET, TWICKENHAM

  Cannabis plans were found after eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded to a fire on York Street, Twickenham, it was revealed today. The fire was located in a building consisting of a commercial space with flats above and the Locanda Luna Ristorante below. A Metropolitan Police Spokesperson said: “Officers were called at…

TEDDINGTON’S MOBILITY SHOP IS CLOSING

The well-established and successful Opt4Mobility store in The Causeway, Teddington is closing down after 22 years of business, it was revealed today. Th retailer is a one-stop mobility store, specialising in a wide range of mobility and disability aids. Over the years, the business has earned a strong reputation for offering high-quality products and exceptional…

PROLIFIC SHOPLIFTER NICKED NEAR TESCO’S, TEDDINGTON

  A prolific shoplifter was arrested yesterday near Teddington’s Tesco car park, police revealed today. The arrest was made by officers from the Safe Neighbourhood Team (SNT) after a tip off from local residents. Police say he had stolen items worth £180 from two shops. The goods were returned to the two shops. According to…

EXAM RESULT WISE COUNSEL FROM TOP BUSINESS JOURNALIST

    Jane with son Alec, who got three A stars Top journalist Jane Hamilton writes for The Sun and The Times and lives in Teddington. Here, she shares her concerns  and offers positive advice as she shares the anguish of exam results day. Put everything into perspective:Southwest London is home to many of the…

CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR IN TEDDINGTON

About twenty local artists will be exhibiting at next month’s Contemporary Art Fair on the weekend of September 6 and 7. The exhibition takes place at the Awesome Studios in the old Lloyd’s Bank building in Teddington’s High Street. The exhibition will be open from 10am until 6pm on Saturday and 11am until 4pm on…

SMILING FACES OF EXAM SUCCESS AT TEDDINGTON SCHOOL (Photo Special)

EXAMS ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TEDDINGTON SCHOOL TODAY Teddington School is delighted to share another exceptional set of A-level results. Headteacher, Paul Grills, commented: “These results are a testament to the hard work and commitment our students have shown throughout their time in Teddington Sixth Form. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments, and grateful for the…

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