Hundreds of Teddington homes and businesses were affected by power cuts after a small fire at an electricity substation in Crieff Court. Homes around Fairfax Road and Harrowdene Gardens as well as businesses in Broad Street were impacted. Local residents reported a ‘loud bang’ and ‘lots of smoke.’ A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade…
The Cavan Bakery in Teddington’s High Street is closing down on April 16 ‘after 17 wonderful years’ but failing to agree terms with its landlord, we can exclusively reveal. In a message from managing director Nicky Taylor to ‘our customers and neighbours’ a formal note appeared in the window of the much-loved bakery today. It…
The Flying Cloud cafe overlooking the River Thames near the Anglers pub and the Boat Shop will reopen on Saturday. March 7, its operators announced today. The cafe, which offers a delicious range of homemade cakes, offers stunning views of the river, the boats moored alongside and the newly-restored footbridge.
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Afternoon drinkers soak up the sunshine at the Park Hotel, Teddington Temperatures ‘soared’ to 14 degrees, blue skies appeared from behind the everlasting blanket of grey and the daffodils blossomed in Bushy Park. The sun made a welcome return to south west London with temperatures in the area predicted to be even higher tomorrow (wed)…
Today’s opening of the new Elleray Centre was attended by local MP Munira Wilson (left in purple) Joan Barnett, BEM Chair of Elleray Community Association and Councillor and Mayor Penelope Frost, who cut the ribbon for the formal ceremony Richmond Mayor and local councillor Penelope Frost cuts the pink ribbon marking for the formal opening…
A man from Kingston has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Wimbledon, the police said today. Police were called at 00:37hrs on Sunday, 22 February following reports of a stabbing on The Broadway, Wimbledon. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and located a man with stab wounds. He sadly died…
Mighty Convoy founder Simon Brake makes last-minute preparations to vehicles before setting off to Lviv from Teddington The Teddington-based humanitarian organisation Mighty Convoy sets off for Ukraine this Wednesday on its 22nd mission. Three ambulances and three pick-up trucks will start their long 1245 mile cross-country journey from Cambridge Road to Lviv in the west…
Senior brokers Mel Franke and Ciara Curan have acquired the Coversure Teddington book of business from the current, and retiring franchisee Philip Macdonald. The two women, who have been long-standing members of the Coversure Network operation, have made the move to ownership after nine and seven years, respectively, at the brokerage. Coversure Teddington, established in…
The front counter of Twickenham Police station will close for good on Saturday (Feb 28) after a 60% drop in reported crimes at the front desk The front counter at Twickenham Police station will finally close on Saturday (Feb 28) despite a massive community campaign against the closure. The Metropolitan Police claim that fewer crimes…
