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PETITION LAUNCHED TO SAVE ROYAL PARKS POLICE

Campaigners against the proposed cuts in Royal Parks police at Richmond Park today Placards say Stop Police Cuts, Fund the Police and Protect the Park   Local councillors were joined by volunteers today as part of the campaign to save the Royal Parks police in Bushy and Richmond Parks. The Richmond Lib Dem MP Sarah…

OVERNIGHT CLOSURES OF TEDDINGTON FOOTBRIDGES POSTPONED

The weeknight closures of Teddington footbridges  planned for 6-10 January and 13-14 January have been postponed, the council announced tonight.  According to a short statement from Richmond Council this is due to a problem with a part which had to be returned to the manufacturer.  The council says: “We will share the revised dates as…

SUNDAY TIMES SURVEY NAMES RICHMOND AS BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN UK

  Richmond riverside is a massive attraction locally and for visitors   Richmond Park – the Borough scored well on parks with Green Flags Stunning views from Richmond Hill The London Borough of Richmond is the best place to live in Britain, according to a new Sunday Times survey, based on new data compiled by…

Update: HOTEL DEATH VICTIM IS 36 YEAR OLD WOMAN

The police today confirmed that the person found dead at Twickenham’s Premier Inn was a 36 year old woman. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told Teddington Town today: “At around 08:00hrs on Thursday, 26 December, officers responded to concerns for the safety of an individual staying at a hotel on Chertsey Road in Twickenham. “Despite the…

FORTY PER CENT CHANCE OF SNOW IN BUSHY PARK

40% chance of snow in Bushy Park on Saturday The local forecast shows low temperatures and a 40% chance of snow in Bushy Park on Saturday. Latest forecast for London Today Today will be a colder day with a light to gentle north-westerly wind. It will be dry with bright spells and variable cloud to…

LOCAL ACTRESS RECOGNISED IN KING’S NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST

Sarah Lancashire in most recent role as spymaster in Netflix drama Black Doves BAFTA winning Sarah in the series Happy Valley Twickenham-based BAFTA winning actress Sarah Lancashire was awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year Honours List Sarah is famous for her roles in Happy Valley, Last Tango In Halifax and most recently the…

MYSTERY DEATH AT TWICKENHAM HOTEL

A person has died in mysterious circumstances at a Premier Inn in Twickenham, the London Ambulance service has revealed. The incident took place in Chertsey Road, Twickenham, on Boxing Day morning on Thursday, December 26. Emergency services were called at 8.21am, with the London Ambulance Service dispatching ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response…

POLICE MAKE ARRESTS AFTER TESCO ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN

Police arrested two suspects trying to break into the Tesco Metro store in Broad Street, Teddington last Friday, it has been revealed. Retailers in both Broad Street and High Street, Teddington have expressed their concern at the increase in attempted burglaries, shoplifting and vandalism. Teddington Town has requested more information about the Tesco incident.

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