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PUBS OPEN LATER TO MARK VE DAY

The Builders Arms will be holding a street party to mark VE Day Pubs in Teddington will be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours on VE Day next month to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, the government has announced. The Builders Arms in…

PROPOSED PARKING CHARGES PUBLISHED FOR BUSHY AND RICHMOND PARKS

  The Royal Parks has shared its formal proposal to introduce parking charges for the first time for parking in Bushy and Richmond Parks, Teddington Town has learned. After considerable planning and an 8-week consultation in 2021 on proposals The Royal Parks has decided to move forward with the decision and ‘will look to implement charges.’ However,…

FOUNDER OF PARKRUN SIGNS COPIES OF HIS BOOK IN TEDDINGTON

Paul’s new book published this week and available at Waterstones for £22 where he will be signing copies on Saturday morning Parkrun founder Paul at Waterstones in Teddington with signed copies of his book Paul did the Bushy Parkrun with over 1600 others before his book signing session Paul Sinton-Hewitt, the founder of the parkrun…

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE FOR EX-COLLIS HEADMASTER (Photo Special)

Former headteacher Bill Booth, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday and current headteacher Kevin Hogston (photos by ROB ADDIS) The latest newsletter from Teddington’s Collis School highlighted the nostalgic return to the school of former headteacher Bill Booth, who retired in 1991 after 20 years. It was his first visit since his retirement and comes…

HAMPTON WICK ROYAL CRICKET GOES INTO BAT FOR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Devastating blaze burned down the clubhouse in September 2023 in a suspected arson attack Generations of Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club members turned out to raise more than £3,000 to help rebuild the club’s pavilion that was destroyed by fire in 2023. They joined veteran Ian ‘Colly’ Collier on run 14 of Hitting 50 –…

BUSHY PARK’S CHESTNUT SUNDAY IS ON MAY 11

Bushy Park’s traditional Chestnut Sunday will take place on Sunday, May 11, with a fun-filled day of attractions and activities, Teddington Town confirmed today. The Royal Parks, which has responsibility for Bushy Park, have organised this year’s event, which will take place between 12.30pm when there will be a parade of horses, penny farthing cycles and…

SNAP TO IT!

2025 Bushy Park calendar cover photo The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks are delighted to invite you to submit your photos showing views, fauna and flora across the seasons in both parks for inclusion in the 2026 Friends Calendar. The Bushy and Home Parks Calendar for 2025 sold out this year. It is a…

TEDDINGTON WOMEN’S HOCKEY TEAM ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

  Teddington Women’s hockey team celebrate their success By Alan Twigg Teddington Women’s 1st X1 went into a nailbiter of a weekend for their last game of the 24/25 Conference East season, level at the top of the table on 40 points with Hampstead and Westminster Women’s 2nd XI.  For Teddington to secure the title,…

FIFTEEN YEAR OLD TEDDINGTON BOY ARRESTED FOR CYCLING ON PAVEMENT

A 15 year old boy has been arrested for cycling on the pavement locally, police have revealed. The teenager, from Teddington, was arrested on April 9 for cycling on a footway and racially aggravated public order. It is alleged that when under arrest the suspect racially abused a police officer The police said: “We will…

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