Officers were called to the O2 shop in The Quadrant, Richmond on Sunday (11th May) to reports of a robbery where two men had entered the premises and threatened staff with a knife. Officers from Emergency Response team (ERPt) arrived within 3 minutes of the initial call and confronted the suspects as they were…
The local Horse Rangers took part in the parade in Chestnut Avenue Up to 10.000 people enjoyed the revived celebration in scorching weather The Chair of the Friends of Bushy and Home Parks today declared the revived version of Chestnut Sunday as a ‘fantastic success.’ Colin Muid told Teddington Town: “It was a fantastic day.…
A trio of police horses led the parade from Teddington Gate Dancing down Chestnut Avenue Watch the video of the band on Chestnut Avenue here IMG_9266 Vintage military vehicles took part in the parade Penny farthing cyclists caught the attention of the visitors The Horse Rangers also had a strong representation in the parade Bushy…
CHESTNUT SUNDAY BUILD UP (Photo Special) Marquees are neatly set up by the children’s playground Military vehicles and their owners make a welcome return to the park for Chestnut Sunday Special exhibition showing the crucial role of Bushy Park in the planning of D-Day Just in case you need to cool down in the…
Visitors will be able to take a close look at Teddington RNLI inshore lifeboats and tractor, meet volunteer crew members, visit the boat hall and hear about what happens on an emergency call out known as ‘shout’. There will be demonstrations in the water from 1.30pm showing how crew help those in trouble…
Visit the magnificent gardens of Hampton Court Palace for free this weekend Hampton Court Palace car park was full a midday as local temperatures reached 21 degrees It’s a FREE entrance weekend today and tomorrow to visit the majestic gardens of Hampton Court Palace. Garden Open Days take place a handful of times a…
Marcus Smith on British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa Harkequins’ Marcus Smith has been named in Andy Farrell’s 38-man British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer. His inclusion in the squad announcement at the O2 today was met with a massive cheer as doubts mounted because of his switch in…
Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Transport, joins Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, Cllr Alexander Ehmann, Chair of Richmond Council’s Transport and Air Quality Services Committee, and Walking and Cycling Commissioner, Will Norman. Richmond is gearing up for its first Cargo Bike Fair. The initiative is part of Richmond Council’s aim for cleaner and…
PHOTO SPECIAL BY HOWARD MIATT, OWNER OF THE BOAT SHOP IN FERRY ROAD, TEDDINGTON Five historic and heroic ‘Little Ships’ moored in Teddington will take part in the 85th anniversary flotilla returning to Dunkirk later this month. All five are now moored in Teddington Harbour awaiting final instructions before setting off next week. The flotilla…
Kingston 2025 is a major six month cultural celebration to mark the 1100th anniversary of the crowning of King Athelstan, the first King of a united England, right in the heart of Kingston in 925. A diverse programme of cultural and arts events and activities will be taking place from May to October 2025 and…
