Kingston police are appealing for help to locate Karl Bruce 59, who is wanted for failing to appear at court for perverting the course of justice. He is known to frequent the Ladbroke Grove, Isleworth and Kingston areas. Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting 01/1014352/25.
The Environment Agency has won a landmark victory after the High Court rejected an appeal by boat-owners prevented from legal permanent mooring on part of the River Thames near Teddington and West Molesey. The Agency took civil proceedings for trespass against the owners of ten boats in 2024 that were moored on the banks of…
Baccaro, the latest restaurant to join Teddington’s High Street today offered a flavour of what customers can expect when it opens soon. In their first announcement, the restaurant, which will open soon, says: “Cocktails & Cicchetti brings Italian conviviality to South West London, creating a new neighbourhood bar for the local community. “From pizza…
Passengers travelling in the Kingston area of are being advised to plan ahead as essential Network Rail engineering work will mean changes to train services between today (sat) and Tuesday 17 February. During this period, buses will replace trains between New Malden and Twickenham. Over the weekend, buses also replace trains on the Shepperton branch.…
Bushy Park has revealed it is trialling ‘amphibian-friendly’ grit on pathways near Hampton Hill to help protect newts as they make their annual migration to ponds. Special signs have been placed in the area. The yellow sign says: CAUTION – Newts on the Move. It adds: “We are using alternative gritting materials in the…
Mute swans have been victims of bird flu A dead swan has been found near Teddington Lock following the widespread outbreak of bird flu, it has been confirmed. The mute swan was found upstream of the Lock yesterday afternoon. Two other swans have died near Richmond and Kingston according to the DEFRA website, which has…
Is one of these stolen bikes yours? Police are appealing to anyone who recognises these stolen bikes, which have been recovered in a succesful operation by police, to come forward. If you are the owner you will need proof of ownership, such as a receipt or photo, in order for the police to release the…
The audacious daylight robbery at Gregory & Co’s jewellery shop in Paved Court, Richmond is now being investigated by the Met Police’s Flying Squad, it has been revealed. A local police spokesperson told Teddington Town: “I’m sure the robbery at the jewellery store has been the topic of much debate and concern. “Incidents like this…
The River Thames near Teddington has been designated as the first official swimming area in London from May this year and is one of only thirteen spots in the whole country. The specific area on the Ham side of the river was shortlisted as a new river bathing water after campaigners gathered evidence…
The Hampton police station at Number 12 Station Road, which dates back to 1905 The police station on the left and images of the new care home Work has started converting Hampton’s historic Victorian police station in Station Road into a 75-bed care home with eight care suites. Kori Construction has been appointed by Cinnamon…
