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LOCAL MP BLASTS SPRING STATEMENT AS A ‘MISSED OPPORTUNITY’

  The King’s Head, Teddington name checked by local MP in House of Commons Local MP Munira Wilson today accused the government of ‘inflicting more pain’ on Teddington businesses like The King’s Head pub and Shambles Wine Bar. Following the statement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the Lib Dem MP told Teddington Town: “Today, the Chancellor…

NEW VISION FOR HAMPTON FUND

The Hampton Fund hosted a special meeting today at The Exhange in Twickenham to discuss its strategic vision and ways of improving its impact across the community. Many local charities including recipients of Hampton Fund support were invited to offer new thoughts to meet changing requirements against the tough economic landscape. The meeting attended by…

IT’S SEAL-SPOTTING SEASON IN TEDDINGTON…..

    The seal’s head can be seen just above the surface of the water last Friday Soaking up the sun near Trowlock Island today ( photo by Julian Fullalove)  The first seal of the year has been spotted in the River Thames near the riverside housing estate at Mallard Place, Teddington. Several sightings have…

THE SUN’S OUT AND TED’S MARKET OPENS AT 9am

  Ted’s Market is storming back into the car park at The King’s Head, Teddington on Saturday with its biggest-ever selection of traders and tasty offerings. The market has proved to be a massive success in the Teddington community as well as welcome boost to local retailers and coffee shops on a Saturday morning because…

RFU CONSULTS COMMUNITY ON FUTURE OF ALLIANZ STADIUM

The England Rugby Football Union (RFU) has launched a programme of community engagement aimed at shaping the future of The Allianz Stadium at Twickenham. Only last week the RFU CEO Bill Sweeney suggested England’s traditional HQ may have to move to Milton Keynes or Birmingham to remain competitive and attract non-rugby revenue generating events. Currently,…

TEDDINGTON’S LION PUB – SET TO ROAR AGAIN…

  The Lion pub in Wick Road all shut up but has now been sold The popular Lion pub in Wick Road in Teddington which has been closed for over two years is set to reopen after a successful sale for £950.000 plus VAT, Teddington Town can exclusively reveal. At this stage it is not…

RUGBY PUB SUPPORTS RED ROSES WITH STUNNING MURAL IN TWICKENHAM

England rugby stars Marlie Packer and Zoe Aldcroft visit the mural on the wall of the Cabbage Patch pub, Twickenham A striking new mural dedicated to England’s Red Roses rugby team has been unveiled as they launch their Women’s Six Nations campaign with an impressive 38-5 win over Italy. The mural, at the Cabbage Patch…

HAMPTON COURT PALACE ENJOYS BIGGEST DAY OF THE YEAR

  Historic route of the Hampton Court Palace half-marathon Hampton Court Palace enjoyed its busiest day of the year today, partly because it was one of the rare FREE ENTRANCE days and bolstered by the annual half-marathon which attracts thousands of runners and their friends and supporters and begins and ends at Henry VIII’s historic…

MUMFORD & SONS SELL-OUT SECRET KINGSTON GIG

  Mumford & Sons has sold its secret gig at the Pryzm venue in Kingston on April 3rd, it was revealed today. Tickets are still available on websites but a inflated prices. The band kick off their small-venue acoustic set tour in Toronto tonight (sunday) then a New York Theatre, then east London, Bristol, Liverpool,…

TEDDINGTON’S HISTORY IN POSTCARDS

Collectors sifted through the boxes of postcards and coins at the Baptist Church in Church Road, Teddington The West London Postcard Fair attracted hundreds of visitors   The West London Postcard Fair was abuzz with collectors and curious visitors today the Baptist Church in Church Road, Teddington. Endless rows of cardboard boxes contained carefully filed…

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