Although warm weather is usually thought of as a good thing, severe hot weather can have negative health effects. A heatwave can affect anyone, but those most at risk from hot weather health harms include: Older people (people aged 65 and over) Those who struggle to keep cool, including but not limited to babies,…
The Grade II listed Lytch gate doors at St. Andrew’s Church, Ham Common have been stolen, it was revealed today. The historic doors, which served as a memorial to Queen Victoria, disappeared earlier this month. The police are in restoration the heartless theft. The Vicar of St. Andrew’s, Rev Alice Pettit told Teddington Town: “It was…
Teddington residents were treated to a spectacular but dramatic display of nature last night as powerful thunderstorms swept across London, bringing torrential rain, frequent lightning and thunder that echoed across the borough. Many local residents took to social media to share photographs and videos of the extraordinary lightning display, with flashes illuminating the sky every…
When it comes to increasing property value, many homeowners assume they need to invest in major renovations like extensions, full kitchen remodels, or loft conversions. While those can certainly deliver strong returns, they are not the only way to improve a home’s market appeal. In reality, some of the most effective value-boosting upgrades are small,…
UPDATE ON BATTLE TO SAVE THE RIFLEMAN PUB TODAY’S STATEMENT Hope you are all enjoying the heatwave and the World Cup. Been a while since we sent out any update, so here you go. We submitted an offer to take over the lease for the Rifleman and have been pushing Savills, the agents acting on…
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Teddington School has become the first in the borough to receive a new clean air accreditation, with it achieving gold status. The Clean Air School Accreditation programme supports schools to raise awareness of air pollution among their pupils, families, and wider communities and recognises those that show a real commitment to improving air quality in…
Richmond Council’s Leader has today criticised the Government’s decision to launch a consultation on Heathrow expansion on Clean Air Day – calling the timing ‘ironic’ – and warning that a third runway would mean more noise, more pollution and more disruption for communities already affected by the airport. The publication of the Draft Heathrow…
England fans in Teddington were in full voice on Tuesday evening as the Three Lions secured an exciting 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 group match. Supporters packed into The Castle Bar on Teddington High Street, creating a fantastic atmosphere from the first whistle to the last. The match got…
Twickenham Bridge was closed in both directions today after a fatal car crash blocked both lanes. Eye witnesses said that one of the cars involved was a vintage car which burst into flames after the collision. A Met spokesperson said: “On Tuesday, 16 June at 14:32hrs police were called to reports of a serious…
