The nationalisation of Thames Water moved significantly closer today as the government formally objected to a £10bn rescue deal. The Environment secretary raised concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from the £10bn plan. Emma Reynolds wrote to Iain Coucher, who chairs the regulator Ofwat, on Monday to raise concerns about the plan for the…
NEWS: Richmond Sustainability Forum brings repairs and reuse to life at The Fixery More than 200 people gathered at Grove Gardens on Saturday to attend the eighth Richmond Sustainability Forum and explore The Fixery – Richmond’s new repair and reuse hub in the recently refurbished Grove Gardens Chapel. Councillor Julia Neden-Watts, Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, said: “Residents, volunteers, businesses, and community groups came together to waste less and make better use of what we…
Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes with super skier and Olympian Dave Ryding Olympian Dave is at home striding out on a park run in Bushy Park as he is hitting top speeds on the most challenging mountain run Guest contributor to Teddington Town Jamie Aldridge (left) with his close ski pal Dave Ryding Olympic…
EXCLUSIVE The Teddington Arms pub in the High Street, which is a big hit with young sports fans, has been put up for sale, we have learned today. Unconditional offers have been invited for the freehold which includes the large ground floor pub area and one residential flat above. According to the details seen by Teddington…
The Railway Bell pub. known locally as The Dip in Hampton, has been saved after a massive community campaign including crowd-funding, it was confirmed today. It’s understood contracts have been exchanged for the sale of the pub by freeholder and pub chain operator Stonegate and the un-named new owner, who is keeping the premises explicitly…
One of Teddington’s busiest roads is to be fully resurfaced early next month with full overnight closures causing diversions and disruption. The condition of Park Road, which is used by scores of buses and heavy goods vehicles every day, has deteriorated dramatically despite a partial resurfacing last year. The work is due to take place…
A pair of swans and their six cygnets hang out near Heron Pond It’s that time of the year in Bushy Park when the wildlife is giving birth and whether it’s the swans or the deer they are all trying their best to protect their new-born from the park’s many predators.
New Fone & Vape shop in Teddington’s High Street is expected to open tomorrow The controversial Fone & Vape shop which replaces Cavan Bakery in Teddington’s High Street is expected to open tomorrow, we have learned. Despite the name of the shop, the new owners claim ‘Fone & Vape’ is merely a trade name and…
The community pub The Lion is transforming into THE THREE LIONS for the duration of the FIFA World Cup, we can reveal. The pub, which was saved by the local community, will be hosting the Lion’s World Cup Festival—a tournament experience designed with a big heart and love and respect for the community. A spokesperson said: “While…
