Rower, Peter Lawson ( Photo courtesy of Surrey Police and family ) The family of a rower who died after a boat capsized on the Thames near Sunbury Lock have paid tribute to “kind, caring, gentle and loving” husband, dad, brother and grandpa. Peter Lawson, 68, died after six people ended up in the water…
Teddington’s RNLI crews and firefighters helped rescue two people from a car surrounded by water. They were called to an incident near Church Lane in Twickenham early Sunday morning. The high tides promoted three emergency call outs in twelve hours for the Teddington volunteer crew – the car rescue at 5.17 am, Two people were…
Surfaces upgraded The usual approach ramp is back in use All shiny and painted Work on the new ramp leading to the Teddington footbridge at Ferry Road has almost been completed. The temporary route surrounded by wooden panels has now been dismantled and the ramp is back in its traditional position. Work is continuing at…
A body has been pulled from the River Thames during the search for a man who went missing after a rowing boat capsized near Sunbury Lock. A man in his 60s was the only person who was not accounted for after the rowing boat capsized on 11 October, which threw six people into the water.…
The local community Teddington Lottery is sponsoring this year’s eagerly-awaited Teddington Lights Up event on Thursday, November 28, it was confirmed today. The event which attracts thousands of visitors is supported by local retailers in High Street, Broad Street and Church Road and Richmond Council and will feature a special lantern parade at 4,30pm…
Tree of the Year – the Chestnut Leaved Oak in Ham Common The Chestnut Leaved Oak in Ham Common has been crowned Richmond Borough’s Tree of the Year. Last month, the Council’s Parks team partnered with Habitats & Heritage and Health Walks to run a Tree of the Year competition at the recent Full…
Teddington Police station is empty but occupies a massive site on Park Road Local Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson has revealed that she has stepped up her campaign to clarify the future of the former Teddington Police Station in Park Road. The huge building has been lying derelict since it was closed and put up…
New volunteer lifeboat crew Charlie Teddington RNLI is shouting out for new volunteers to fill a wide range of roles ranging from frontline lifeboat crew to fundraisers. Being a RNLI volunteer means being part of a crew, a crew that is supportive, knowledgeable, engaged and friendly. The Teddington crew is special because it supports one…
About 1500 cannabis plants found in ‘factory’ in Hampton Neighbourhood police officers discovered a cannabis factory at St Clare Business Park in Holly Road, Hampton Hill. The police found about 1500 cannabis plants. It’s understood the police began investigating after conc Four men were arrested and charged with Production of a controlled class B drug…
The local community lottery TEDDINGTON LOTTERY is supporting the new Saturday morning market at the car park of the King’s Head pub in the High Street. The lottery’s distinctive branding will appear on posters advertising the launch of Ted’s Market on Saturday October 26 as well as tote bags which will be given away to…
