South Western Railway has been renationalised today, making it the first train company to transfer to public ownership under Labour. The first nationalised service, from Woking to Surbiton, departed on time at 05:36. The government has described the move as a “new dawn for rail” but has resisted promising lower fares, focusing more on plans…
The site of Teddington Police Station in Park Road is empty and the ground floor is boarded up with metal shutters The distinctive blue police light outside the station back in its operational days The much-debated future of the former Teddington Police station site in Park Road should be decided this summer, Teddington Town…
Club plans to engage with the community and supporters Hampton & Richmond FC is embarking on another exciting new chapter as ownership moves to a group of existing investors, it has been confirmed. The change of stewardship officially took place on 8th April 2025. Club Chairman, Ben Hudson, expressed his optimism about the future,…
The cutting of the bright orange ribbon marked the formal opening of the lifts attended by local Mayor Cllr Penelope Frost and local MP Munira Wilson and railway officials MP Munira does the honours in front of the newly installed lift on Platform 1 on Victoria Road side of the station A crowd of about…
Local charity Brighter Together brings children and older people in the community together The local charity Brighter Together, which brings together children and older people delivered a public session showcasing their work as part of Age UK Richmond’s Dementia Information Day in Twickenham. For the first time, Brighter Together opened one of their sessions to…
Annabel Croft at the riverside Mitre Hotel at Hampton Court Inverdale shares a laugh with Annabel during fundraising lunch for Esher Rugby (Photos by Hayley Bray) Annabel answers questions from the audience recalling her personal experiences on the tour as a youngster and sharing anecdotes from her encounters with players like Chris Evert and Boris…
Hannah Waddingham between takes at Pembroke Lodge on Richmond Green US actor Jason Sudeikis who plays Ted Lasso with Richmond AFC owner Rebecca Welton played by Hannah Waddingham (Photo: Apple TV+) Ted Lasso being filmed outside the Prince’s Head pub on Richmond Green Ted Lasso strides out across Richmond Green during filming of Series…
One of the famous Dunkirk ‘Little Ships’ which played a key role in Operation Dynamo in the Second World War will be offering river trips between Richmond and Hampton Court tomorrow (Thursday) Princess Freda, 65ft and built in 1926 by Isle of Wight boat builders will make two trips departing Richmond at 11am and 2pm…
Busy Bees range of honey will be on sale this weekend This week’s line up of traders at Ted’s Market on Saturday Bread Bread will make its debut at the market in the King’s Head pub on Saturday The end of month Ted’s Market will feature two new traders this Saturday offering a delicious range…
Thames Water will be carrying out essential remedial works following sewer repairs outside 227 Kingston Road in the Teddington and Hampton Wick area from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 May, it was announced today. Works will take place from 8am on Tuesday 27 May until 8pm on Thursday 29 May. During the works, Kingston Road…
