Simon Brake, Mighty Convoy organiser from Teddington (left) and Gavin Emsden, leader of the ninth mission The six man crew will share driving duties for the 1251 mile journey to the Polish border and Lviv The Teddington-based Mighty Convoy which has been delivering humanitarian aid to the Ukraine frontline sets off on its NINTH…
Munira Wilson’s full explanation of her decision to vote against the assisted dying bill Local Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson has revealed that she will vote against the controversial Assisted Dying Bill, which will be a free vote in the House of Commons today (Fri) The MP admits she is ‘torn on the issue’…
The new Waitrose store in Hampton Hill opened its doors for business today with a flurry of early customers. The new store includes features like: a bakery where bread and pastries are freshly baked everyday a hatch for Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber eat riders to collect orders quick and more efficiently a coffee…
TEDDINGTON LIGHTS UP PHOTO SPECIAL The toy car roundabout was a bit hit with the kids Choirs from the Landmark sang Christmas carols next to the tree on Broad Street Church Street was lit up as part of Teddington Lights Up! The Christmas tree outside the Post Office in High Street was illuminated Children from…
The Builders Arms in Teddington reopened tonight with standing room only and a massive welcome from old regulars and curious newcomers. The new team of staff and manager Barry Wilson were rushed off their feet with local ales such as Naked Ladies and Knight of the Garter on offer. Barry thanked Teddington Town for its…
PHOTO TRIBUTE TO THE TEDDINGTON BUTCHER, 152 WALDEGRAVE ROAD, TEDDINGTON (with thanks to the owners for use of photos) Tyler (left) Penny and Steve say a fond farewell from The Teddington Butcher An early image from the earliest days of the butchers………. Historic photo of the rank of shops in what was originally called The…
Photo Special on Teddington Lights Up! Last minute preparations were being made today for tonight’s annual Teddington Lights Up! celebrations, sponsored by The Teddington Lottery (www.teddingtonlottery.co.uk) Santa’s Grotto was set up outside King’s Head pub with tables and chairs and an outside bar for courageous drinkers. Xmas trees were in the High Street and Broad…
Joe Marler will lead the team out for his final game for Quins tomorrow night Joe’s hair choices have been eye catching over the years Harlequins and England rugby hero and renowned joker Joe Marler will play his last game tomorrow night (friday) when he leads out the team at The Stoop in front of…
Khalife was the ‘class clown’ at Teddington School, it was reported at the time A former soldier who attended Teddington School and sparked a nationwide manhunt after escaping from prison has today been convicted of spying offences. The conviction follows an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command which found he had been sharing…
Free trees from Richmond council Residents, schools and community groups will be able to claim a free tree in the new year for planting in private gardens or land in Richmond upon Thames, it was announced today. The Council is also marking National Tree Week (23 November – 1 December) by launching its first ‘tree…
