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BUILDERS ARMS ALL SET FOR REOPENING ON THURSDAY

New look Builders Arms will open at 5pm on Thursday The new sign was put up today as finishing touches are made to the pub How the pub looked before its closure The much anticipated reopening of one of Teddington’s most popular and traditional pubs, The Builders Arms in Field Lane, will take place at…

MAN IN COURT OVER STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER ATTACK IN RICHMOND PARK

    Police responded to the incident in June this year A Staffordshire bull terrier has been destroyed and its owner ordered to pay nearly £4000 in compensation after a vicious attack on a seven month old puppy in Richmond Park, Royal Parks police revealed today. The owner, named by police as Mr John Schmidt-Barraud,…

HAMPTON FUND SUPPORTS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY STRUGGLING WITH BILLS

      Do you live in Hampton, Whitton, Twickenham, Heathfield, Teddington, Hampton Hill or Hampton Wick and need help to pay your energy bills? The Hampton Fund helps families and individuals on low income living in the area with the cost of their electricity, gas and other essential items including school uniforms and school…

SUPPORT LOCAL APPEAL TO BRING HAMPER HAPPINESS TO CARERS

Hands of an elderly single man sitting alone at a table with Christmas cookies, coffee and festive decoration next to an empty chair Christmas hamper cheers up those caring for others at a challenging time of year A £40 donation will pay for a hamper which will change Christmas for carers in the community The…

WIN TICKETS FOR CINDERELLA PANTO IN TWICKENHAM

Teddington Town is giving away two family tickets for the Christmas pantomime Cinderella at the Exchange in Twickenham. The two winners will each get a ticket for FOUR people to attend the show on a day which suits. The Exchange Players will present the classic panto as original old fashioned, yet modern entertainment suitable for…

BUSHY PARK REOPENS UNDER BLUE SKIES

Blue skies over Bushy Park today Visitors back in force after Storm Bert closed the park for the day No significant damage apart from falling branches Bushy Park was fully reopened today (Monday) following the high winds of Storm Bert which forced its closure yesterday. Dog walkers and cyclists enjoyed the calmer conditions under blue…

DRINKS INVITE FOR SHAMBLES WINE BAR ON TEDDINGTON LIGHTS UP EVENING

  The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital is inviting all members, volunteers, supporters, and anyone curious about their work to an evening of festive cheer at Shambles Wine Bar in the High Street during Teddington Christmas Lights Up on Thursday between 4.30pm. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a drink in a welcoming atmosphere,…

POSTPONED – GROVE GARDENS FAMILY EVENT

Secluded sanctuary of Grove Gardens in Teddington The Grove Gardeners family event, due to take place this afternoon, has been postponed because of the high winds, it was just announced. The organisers said: “We are very sorry but it is sensible to postpone our event given the current weather and forecast. We hope to rearrange…

SIXTEEN YEAR OLD CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH TEDDINGTON OFFENCES

A 16 year old youth has been charged in connection with offences of assault and criminal damage in Teddington, local police have revealed. According to police,  the charge follows ‘joint investigations’ by police and retailers but no further details were available. The teenager has been released on bail to attend Wimbledon Youth Court next month.…

URGENT LOCAL WEATHER UPDATE

Woodland Gardens and playground in Bushy Park were closed today The ice rink at Hampton Court Palace was closed today (sat) because of high winds   All of the Royal Parks will be FULLY closed tomorrow (Sunday) because of the worsening weather and high winds, caused by Storm Bert, it was announced tonight (sat) This…

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