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LOCAL RESIDENTS URGED T0 WRITE TO MP OVER BUSHY PARK POLICE CUTBACKS

“Their presence provides a sense of safety across the park,” says Chair of Friends of Bushy and Home Parks, Colin Muid The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks have joined the campaign against proposed police cutbacks, it was announced today. The Chair of the Friends, Colin Muid, has written to the 1500 members of the…

THAMES WATER BILLS SET FOR BIG RISES

Teddington residents’ Thames Water bills will increase by  35% by 2030 following a decision by the industry regulator, it was announced today. At the same time the beleaguered water giant  – under fire for leaks and sewage controls – was also handed an £18.2 million fine for paying “unjustified” dividends to shareholders. The average annual…

A CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE RIDE WITH SHIRE HORSES IN BUSHY PARK

Take a stunning horse drawn carriage ride around Bushy Park this Xmas Travel in style around Bushy Park Over the Christmas period you can enjoy a glorious carriage ride in Bushy Park with The Royal Parks magnificent Shire horses. The magical experience begins at The Pheasantry Car Park at Bushy Park and £15 per person…

FEARS FOR FUTURE OF ROYAL PARKS POLICE

The MP for Richmond Park Sarah Olney says she has been told the Metropolitan Police is considering cutting funding for the park police which patrol Bushy and Richmond Parks. The Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has recently warned that massive cuts will be required  because of the lack of resource. In her newsletter to residents,…

HIGH WINDS CLOSE BUSHY PARK

  BUSHY PARK ANNOUNCEMENT Due to predicted high winds of over 40mph, the Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens and playground will all be closed until around 1pm on Wednesday 18 December. The Pheasantry Café will remain open as normal but access to the Woodland Gardens beyond the café’s doors and windows will be closed. The Royal…

HAMPTON HILL’S LINKS TO THE ALLEGED CHINESE SPY SCANDAL

Bins outside Hampton Group full of discarded Pitch@Palace publications Glossy hard backed books and smaller guidebooks were left behind Two bedroomed property and former Free Library where discarded Pitch@Palace publications were found today Jean Jameson linked to local addresses for Hampton Group run by Chris Yang Andrew Methven linked to Hampton Group and described himself…

EASY GUIDE TO CHANGES IN RUBBISH COLLECTIONS OVER XMAS

Waste and recycling collections Richmond Council will be running a revised collection schedule from Wednesday 25 December 2024 to Saturday 4 January 2025. Normal collection day Revised collection day Wednesday 25 December Friday 27 December Thursday 26 December Saturday 28 December Friday 27 December Sunday 29 December Monday 30 December No change Tuesday 31 December…

LAST TED’S MARKET BEFORE XMAS IS UP AND RUNNING TODAY

  It’s Ted’s Market day today in the car park of the King’s Head pub in Teddington High Street between 9am and 2pm A wide range of products from fresh fruit and veg, assorted cheeses, meat, exotic soups and a couple of craft stalls are available.  Ted’s Market is supported by The Teddington Lottery (www.teddingtonlottery.co.uk)

TED’S MARKET IN KING’S HEAD CAR PARK TOMORROW (sat)

The third Ted’s Market takes place in the King’s Head pub car park in the High Street tomorrow (sat) between 9am and 2pm. The market will include two new craft stalls with art works from Lisa Tolley and pottery from Thames Ditton pottery shed. Other offerings include fresh meat, a bakery, cheese from the French…

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