Richmond Council has taken the unprecedented step to launch legal proceedings against the Metropolitan Police and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) following the decision to permanently close the public front counter at Twickenham Police Station, it was announced today. The controversial proposed move would leave Richmond as one of only five…
The Save The Dip campaign, which is fighting to revive The Railway Bell pub in Hampton, is offering specially-designed Christmas cards to help increase awareness. The cards are a bargain at 10 cards for £5, 20 cards for £10, 30 cards for £15 (including envelopes) All online orders will be delivered to residents living in…
Local beers will be available on draft at the newly refurbished bar Cosy corners offer privacy in the bar area Plenty of space and tables for drinkers and diners Furniture has been restored and artwork provided by the community investors The L-shaped bar provides lots of space for customers Traditional stools are available in the…
ROYAL PARKS STATEMENT RE BUSHY PARK Due to high winds, the Woodland Gardens and Upper Lodge Water Gardens will be closed all day on 1 December 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.’ The Pheasantry cafe and the car park remain open to visitors,
Famous local landmark, Teddington Lock Hampton Court Palace – the historic home of Henry V111 – is a walk away from Teddington Stunning sunrise in Bushy Park Muddy Stilettos has released its list of the top 260 places to live in the country, with Teddington, described as “under-the-radar”, earning a spot thanks to its…
Stuart joined the business when he was just 14 and then took over from his father, Ray ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SANDYS FISHMONGERS, TWICKENHAM We are profoundly shocked and deeply saddened to announce that Stuart Sandys, owner, manager and absolute heart of Sandys Fishmongers in Twickenham has passed away suddenly this weekend. The shop will…
Demolition team move into the old Elleray Hall which will be social housing How Elleray Hall looked Elleray Hall, now replaced by the new modern Elleray Cebtre is being demolished to make way for a new social housing project. Demolition experts are on the site as the Elleray Centre opened its shiny new doors…
Update issued by the Environment Agency Construction work is progressing well at Teddington Launch Lock. In recent weeks, the Environment Agency (EA) and its construction partner, Bam Nuttal, have completed ground investigations and have begun installing temporary works in the lock chamber. This will allow the team to dewater the lock and undertake further investigations…
“Community support soon crystalised into a core investment group committed to purchasing the freehold and securing the pub’s future” “It’s our local that everyone can be immensely proud of,” say the new owners HOW THE LION PUB IN TEDDINGTON WAS SAVED (From The Lion website) Before their paths formally crossed, Pete and Gareth had spent…
Grey skies and cold rain dampened the attendance at Ted’s Market in the King’s Head pub car park Teddington High Street today. Organiser Jack Pass put on a brave face but attendance levels and business perked up during the morning. It was the first time the market had been rain impacted in all 17 markets since…
