News in Teddington

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

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mad Dog McCrea at the Landmark Arts Centre

A SIGNED photo of the Beatles and fan album estimated to be worth at least £1,000 have been found at a home near Teddington.

The photo appears to have been signed by all four members of the 1960s group - though the most clearly visible signatures are those of George Harrison, Paul McCartney and and Ringo Starr.

TEDDINGTON resident Jed Mercurio, famous for creating the hit TV series Line of Duty, has officially been awarded his OBE.

Mercurio received his medal from the Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony in Windsor Castle yesterday (February 1).

A coalition of green, health and road safety groups is calling for a massive expansion of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods across Richmond.

They are also calling for the mass adoption of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) to limit who can park in any street to the people who live there.

RICHMOND Council has issued a fresh appeal for landlords to come forward if they are able to offer housing to refugees from Afghanistan.

Thousands of Afghan citizens were evacuated from the country after it was taken over by the Taliban last year.

Local rock star John 'Rhino' Edwards is a familiar face as the bass guitarist in the line-up of one of Britain's most successful bands, Status Quo.

But when the Quo are not rockin' all over the world, Teddington-based John, and a fan of Brentford football club, is the front man for another band called Rhino's Revenge.

A former policeman accused of raping a woman when he was an officer 18 years ago was told he will face an Old Bailey trial when he appeared in court today (Tuesday 1 February).

Ex PC Stephen Kyere, 56, who retired from the Met last March, 2021, is charged with rape, attempted rape and indecent assault.

A JOB fair focusing on Kickstart placements for young people is being held in Kingston town centre today (1 Feb).

16-24 year olds who are on Universal Credit are eligible to take part in the Kickstart scheme which offers paid work placements of 6 months.

Teddington Nub News prides itself on supporting, celebrating and promoting local businesses, especially during these challenging economic times.

The pandemic has helped inspire a more creative spirit and many new businesses have grown successfully on our doorstep.

A TEDDINGTON GP surgery is seeking to move to the site of the town's former Police Station as it says its current premises are too small for its number of patients.

Park Road Surgery has more than 13,000 patients but says its home on 37 Park Road is suitable for just 3,380.