A special celebration to mark the award of a Green Flag to Teddington’s Grove Gardens will take place on Sunday 28th September between 1.30pm and 4pm. All are welcome. The Community police officers will be there security marking bikes, families will be able to try their hand at bowls, planting bulbs and garden games. There…
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LOCAL CCTV HELPS FIGHT CRIME
Richmond Council say local residents are benefiting from its ongoing investment in CCTV – helping to prevent crime and ensuring police can act fast and protect local communities. The system’s vital role was clear just earlier this month when CCTV operators spotted a bin fire near Richmond Green. The control room tracked the suspects’…
MP MUNIRA WILSON SPEAKS OUT ON TEDDINGTON FLAGS
Local Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson has addressed the controversial appearance of St George’s flags in Broad Street, Teddington in her latest newsletter. This is her letter: I know that many residents have felt unsettled by some of the events of the past few weeks – the large Tommy Robinson-led protest in London;…
FORTY FIREFIGHTERS TACKLE BLAZE IN RICHMOND PUB BASEMENT
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TED’S MARKET IS BACK IN TOWN NEXT SATURDAY
Ted’s Market at the car park of The King’s Head pub in Teddington returns this Saturday (Sept 27) with a tantalising line up of stalls offering breads, fresh veg and cheese and home made Indian dishes and more…. The popular market which started a year ago will now take place regularly on the last…
EDWIN DORAN’S FUNERAL IN TEDDINGTON THIS WEEK
Edwin Doran was a much-loved local personality known for his travel business in Twickenham and his love of wine, which he turned into a successful business. His funeral takes place in Teddington on Wednesday with requested dress code ‘a nod to Ireland or rugby.’ Edwin Doran with son Tom at the family vineyard in…
FACELIFT FOR BUSHY PARK WAR MEMORIALS
The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks are exploring ways of improving the condition of the two key and historic features that commemorate the use of Bushy Park as Camp Griffiss by the American forces in World War Two using their charity funds to to support the work. The first is the Eisenhower plaque…
FORMER ENGLAND RUGBY STAR TO COACH AT HAMPTON SCHOOL
Former England international and Harlequins full back Mike Brown is joining Hampton School’s rugby coaching team for the 2025 season, it has been announced today. Brown, now 40, enjoyed a brilliant 20-year career, making over 380 appearances for Harlequins, where he won two Premiership titles and lifted the European Challenge Cup. He later represented Newcastle Falcons and Leicester Tigers, before calling…
ELEANA’S BISTRO WILL REPLACE PINK MAPLE CAFE IN THE CAUSEWAY
The closed down cafe in The Causeway called Pink Maple is to reopen soon as Eleana’s Bistro, Teddington Town can reveal. It was only last week that the owners of the Pink Maple announced the cafe had been sold and posted a glowing thank-you letter to all its loyal customers. Today (fri) the former…
FORMER TEDDINGTON-BASED ATHLETE SECURES BRITAIN’S FIRST MEDAL AT WORLD CHAMPS
Jake, in blue vest, clinches silver medal in Tokyo Former Teddington-based athlete Jake Wightman won Britain’s first medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo today (wed) when he clinched the silver medal in the 1500 metres event. Wightman, 31, led into the final lap, but it came down to a photo finish between the Brit and Portugal’s Isaac Nader with Jake missing…
