Over 500 ducks have now been sponsored for the the inaugural fundraising Duck Race at Teddington’s RNLI Open Day on June 8th, it was announced today. Sponsorship for one duck is £3.50, three ducks for £10 and £15 for five ducks with all proceeds going to the local RNLI and Teddington Together. Teddington RNLI is…
Three local MP’s including Twickenham’s Munira Wilson have written a strongly-worded letter to the Environment Agency expressing their concern over the condition and the safety of Teddington Locks. Monica Harding MP for Esher and Walton, who signed the letter with Sarah Olney MP and Munira Wilson, said: “Teddington Lock is a vital part of our…
A vital meeting will take place in Teddington next month to discuss the improvement of the River Thames, organised by the Teddington Society. The meeting will include presentations from local river groups dealing specifically with the controversial Teddington Direct River Abstraction Scheme and the London Mayor’s missions for a ‘swimmable river’ and ‘drinkable Thames.’ “The…
Ham Polo club today shared rare photos of its latest event, Penny Farthing Polo – a game usually associated with ponies and members of the Royal family. A spokesperson told Teddington Town: “We are always pleased to support and promote the sport of polo in all its forms – both on and off the horse…
La Familia restaurant in Hampton Hill where bill of £174.50 was unpaid The Bishop pub in Kingston where the unpaid bill was £173.35 A Teddington man has admitted to failing to pay bills of nearly £350 after committing local ‘dine and dash’ offences at two venues. Simon Hogg, 35, of Little Queens Road, Teddington, pleaded guilty…
Photos courtesy of Mark Taylor, taken earlier today (Tuesday) Another seal sighting in Teddington was confirmed today – this time on the bank by a yacht club near Teddington School. The creature was slumped just yards from the boats and surprised mid morning kayakers as they rowed past It was only a week ago that…
The new ELLERAY Centre in the heart of Teddington is due to open this autumn providing a new state of the art venue for a great new venue for classes and courses, hobby groups, music and dance. This exciting new venue will have a good sized hall, which can be divided into two entirely separate…
Police revealed today they had arrested a ‘prolific shoplifter’ in Teddington. Dean Hamblin, 42, was subject to a criminal behaviour order banning him from being in the London Borough of Richmond, according to police. They said: “He has a criminal behaviour order not to be in the London borough of Richmond as a result of…
Massimo and Margarita Langella, who own Shambles pick up their award Shambles Restaurant & Wine Bar in Teddington’s High Street has won prestigious recognition in the Legacy Awards for Small Businesses, it was revealed today. Joint owner Massimo Langella said: “Kudos to the amazing Small Awards Team for hosting a fantastic black tie and masquerade…
South Western Railway has been renationalised today, making it the first train company to transfer to public ownership under Labour. The first nationalised service, from Woking to Surbiton, departed on time at 05:36. The government has described the move as a “new dawn for rail” but has resisted promising lower fares, focusing more on plans…
