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1966 WORLD CUP HAT-TRICK HERO MAKES LOCAL APPEARANCE

Sir Geoff in his England shirt The England hat trick legend today England’s 1966 World Cup hat trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst is probably as famous as Winston Churchill for very different reason. Now you have a chance to see the football legend up close and personal at The Rose Theatre in Kingston in his…

Breaking: CHANCELLOR CONFIRMS GOVERNMENT BACKING FOR THIRD RUNWAY

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has, as expected given the green light for a third runway at Heathrow airport. In a major speech today about government investment plans, she said the last full runway in Britain had been built in the 1940s and there had been “no progress in 80 years” – so a third runway…

FUNDRAISER IN MEMORY OF MOUNTAINEER SAM HARRIS – FROM TEDDINGTON

Sam Harris, who went to school in Teddington died while mountain hiking in the Dolomites The Teddington family of Sam Harris who died earlier this month while hiking in the Italian mountains has launched a fundraising campaign They are raising money through a crowd-funding scheme for three charities which were close to 35 year old…

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF CARING IN THE TEDDINGTON AND HAMPTON WICK COMMUNITY

  The charity organises days out in Bushy Park Twice weekly shopping bus outings are  provided Restaurant visits at The View in Twickenham The Teddington and Hampton Wick Voluntary Care Group is celebrating FIFTY YEARS of delivering vital care in the community and is appealing for new volunteers to help support their aims. A spokesperson…

LOCAL MP STEPS UP OPPOSITION TO THIRD RUNWAY AT HEATHROW

  The plans for expanding Heathrow are ‘in tatters’ says local MP MP Munira Wilson urges Transport Secretary to reject plans for a third runway Local Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson today joined four other MP’s in stepping up their opposition to a third runway at Heathrow as The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has dropped more…

FIRST PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS OVER NEW TEDDINGTON BUSINESS PARK

The six buildings to be demolished can be seen in the middle of this aerial photo The new owners and developers of the new business park next to the NPL in Teddington will launch two exhibitions showing the proposed site next month, Teddington Town has learned. They will be held at Bushy Park Sports Club…

NEW OVERNIGHT CLOSURES FOR TEDDINGTON LOCK FOOTBRIDGES

Richmond Council has announced further overnight closures to the Teddington Lock footbridges. To complete the next phase of works access will be restricted over a series of weeknights. These will take place on from 9pm until 6am on the following dates. ▪️27-31 Jan ▪️3-7 Feb A council statement said: “To complete the works, we will…

MOTORCYCLIST FIGHTING FOR LIFE AFTER RICHMOND COLLISION

A motorcyclist has been left fighting for  life after a collision with a car in Richmond this afternoon. Police, paramedics and the London Air Ambulance were called to the scene shortly after 12.30pm at Richmond’s Manor Road at the junction of Queen’s Road, close to North Sheen station. Officers said the collision involved a motorbike…

TED’S MARKET ATTRACTS BIG CROWD

Photo Special Ted’s Market made its first appearance of the year with a bumper turn out at the King’s Head car park in Teddington. Over 1000 people visited the stalls offering a tantalising range of fruit and veg, fish, bakery, fresh meat and coffee on a bright but chilly morning. Organiser Jack Pass said: “We…

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