An online petition has been created to try to persuade Kingston Council to build a footbridge across the River Thames linking Surbiton to Bushy Park, it has emerged. The petition, signed by 790 people so far and started by Sanjeev Basi states: “A footbridge from Surbiton to Bushy Park, with improved connectivity to Hampton Court,…
Pryzym nightclub in Kingston A student Metropolitan police officer went into the ladies toilets of Pryzm nightclub in Kingston for sexual activity with a drunk 18-year-old woman, a misconduct panel has found. Thomas Ioannou, who was studying to be a PC on the force, was caught on camera kissing the young woman and grabbing…
Nearly 3000 fun runners turned out for the 5k Bushy Parkrun on Christmas Day morning at 9am today. The 2973 runners were bedecked with festive costumes and hats and 86 jolly volunteers marshalled the route cheering them on. The park cafes will be open again tomorrow (Thursday) and there will be another Parkrun on Saturday.
Santa’s deer tucks into breakfast in Bushy Park today before his big shift tonight A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the readers and supporters of your local community news at Teddington Town. Please keep tuning in next year. Thank you.
Teddington resident Sue Bell was full of Christmas joy after scooping £250 in the last Teddington Lottery draw before Santa comes. She told Teddington Town: “What a lovely surprise. I do not consider myself a lucky person having only won the very occasional £10 previously so this almost replaces the Winter Fuel Payment which…
Superstar Tom Hardy,( right) and his father Chips share Xmas cracker jokes YOU CAN SEE THE PAIR OF XMAS JOKERS HERE: https://t.co/10wuqqgVNZ” / X Richmond-based film star Tom Hardy pulled a few crackers with his father Chips to capture the Christmas mood and promote the perfume and scent brand, Jo Malone. The pair, wearing Christmas…
Shut up shop with enforcement notices on the window Wonderlust branded shopping bags hang in the empty shop unit Another popular and independent retailer in the High Street, the fashion shop Wonderlust, has closed down permanently, it emerged today. The store is empty apart from the remnants of For Sale signs and Wonderlust branded…
Shire horses William (left) and Henry load up for their first carriage ride of the day Rides are available until and including Christmas Eve The shire horses were on parade today (sunday) providing carriage rides through Bushy Park. The first two horses to set off from the Pheasantry starting point were William (left) and Henry…
European Space Agency (ESA) reserve astronaut Meganne Christian tests the HIFIm exercise machine at the Teddington HQ of PML A small Teddington-based company called Physical Mind London (PML) and based behind the Royal British Legion HQ in the High Street is aiming for the MOON! Led and developed by local innovator and inventor John Kennett,…
Woodland Gardens in Bushy Park closed tomorrow (sun) because of more high winds The Royal Parks, which is responsible for Bushy Park, issued the following statement today; “Due to predicted high winds this weekend the Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens and playground will all remain closed on Sunday 22 December.” The two catering outlets The Pheasantry…
