News in Teddington

The Apple TV+ series TED LASSO which has been filmed in Richmond and Twickenham has become an award-winning global hit and is slowly building up its own fan base in the UK.

The series has a significant British actor contingent including Ted's co-star Hannah Waddingham who plays Rebecca and Brett Goldstein, who plays the Roy Keane tough-guy footballer Roy Kent. As well as the uplifting and inspirational characters and dialogue, the music has also been recognised and nominated for an Emmy.

PRINCE William and Kate will be in Twickenham tomorrow to watch England take on Wales in the Six Nations.

The Duchess of Cambridge - newly appointed as the patron of English rugby - will be cheering on the men in white, while her husband will be backing Wales.

KINGSTON hospital's maternity ward has been ranked as the best in London by service users.

Kingston ranked best out of eighteen London health trusts for antenatal care, labour and birth and postnatal care in the National Maternity Survey 2021.

TEDDINGTON'S MP Munira Wilson has said the UK must impose "the most severe sanctions possible" following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Liberal-Democrat MP Wilson spoke out on Twitter yesterday (February 24) after the Eastern European country was attacked by its neighbour.

THREE female rowers with links to Hampton got a massive surprise earlier this week when American music icon Dolly Parton ambushed the trio in a live TV interview on BBC Breakfast.

Kat Cordiner and LEH alumni Charlotte Irving and Abby Johnson smashed the world record for rowing the Atlantic as a female trio last month.

RARE Shire horses will be returning to Bushy Park to offer carriage rides for Easter 2022, it has been announced.

Traditional shire horse carriage rides are a popular seasonal treat for park visitors and usually happen over the summer and around Christmas.

IT'S a long way from Detroit but the magical music of Motown legend Stevie Wonder was brought to life last weekend with an amazing night at Hampton School's fantastic venue, The Hammond Theatre.

A packed house was up and rocking in the aisles for singer Noel McCalla and the Derek Nash Band for the gig called 'Some Kinda Wonderful' which featured classic numbers like Isn't She Lovely, Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing, You are The Sunshine of My Life, My Cherie Amour, Superstition and For Once in My Life.

Looking for something to do in Teddington this weekend? Here are our picks of the events and activities you won't want to miss:

SATURDAY to SUNDAY: Surrey Sculpture Society at the Landmark Arts Centre

LOOKING for a job in Teddington? You've come to the right place.

Every week we feature a new opportunity in the Teddington area on our site.

Live updates as Storm Eunice hits Teddington - 18 February

1. 20pm:

   Bushy Park and other parkruns cancelled due to clash with safety inspections