The High Street’s Italian wine bar and restaurant Shambles has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Italian Best Restaurant Awards, it was announced today. Delighted joint owner Massimo said: “ We’ve been nominated for the UK Italian Awards 2026 – Best Restaurant, which we’re really proud of. “If you’ve enjoyed dining with us and feel…
Are these the first daffodils of the year? The early flowering can be seen just inside the Kingston entrance of Home Park. The sheltered area seems to be perfect spot for early daffodils every year. Early daffodils are among the first true signs of spring, often flowering when winter is only just loosening its grip.…
About eight hundred mourners turned out for the funeral of Alfie Summers, a prominent and much-loved and respected member of the traveller community at Teddington’s St Mary with St Alban Church this morning. Those paying respects spilled out into Manor Road as the church was filled to capacity and the coffin, carried by a traditional…
Richmond Council is giving away ONE THOUSAND trees following last year’s successful tree giveaway to residents, schools, and community groups to plant across the borough. The free trees can be planted in private gardens or land and are offered free by our specialist tree contractors. There are 1,000 free trees to giveaway and they will…
Teddington allotment owner Paul Cuff, addresses Council Meeting Paul and his wife Joy depend on their allotment to save them money and to provide fruit and veg and keep them fit BY PAUL CUFF We spoke at the last council planning meeting and found it impossible to get most of the councillors to get away…
The Environment Agency is removing abandoned and sunken boats in the River Thames near Teddington and Molesey. The number of boats has increased dramatically over the last two years and as well as creating an eyesore they can represent a hazard to river traffic. A spokesperson said: “We’re removing abandoned boats today from the Lower…
These beautiful photos were taken by Sue Lindenberg yesterday morning. Her work features in this year’s Countryfile calendar and the Friends of Bushy and Home Park 2026 calendar.
Teddington Allotments – the last remaining ones in the area which, after a Council vote, will be part of the extended cemetery Teddington Cemetery in Shacklegate Lane which the Council want to extend into the nearby allotments A petition has been launched to urge Richmond Council to ‘reconsider its decision’ to reclaim the Shacklegate Lane…
Police are issuing an appeal to help find a missing man. They said: “Have you seen Matthew, 42? He was last seen near Fairfield Avenue, Twickenham, at around 21:20hrs on Sunday, 11 January wearing a dark jacket and trousers. ”If you see him, please call 101 quoting CAD 4121/Jan.”
Former Wing Commander Adam Collins hands over to former LEH pupil Wing Commander Sasha Nash The Red Arrows is the world’s premier acrobatic team and its distinctive bright red Hawk jets have flown in almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries including major events in the UK The woman who is making history as the new…
