News in Teddington

TEDDINGTON is known for its inspiring people, community spirit and great independent businesses.

From the triumphant return of Park Lane Stables to the establishment of a regular independent makers market at the Anglers pub there's a lot to celebrate from the past year.

EFFORTS to protect insects including the globally threatened Stag Beetle got a boost yesterday thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers at Bushy Park.

The conservation heroes gave up their time to built loggeries - structures made out of sunken logs - which provide minibeasts and bugs with a key food source.

CUTS in rail services that are due to come into effect next week are being driven by a shortage of trains, according to industry experts.

South Western Railways (SWR) recently issued a statement blaming reductions in services across its London Metro services from Monday 17 January on a lack of staff due to absences caused by Covid.

THIS month, Teddington RNLI Lifeboat Station celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Set up to provide 24/7 cover on a stretch of the Thames after a government inquiry into a tragedy on the river, the station is unique among the four on London's river as it is crewed and run entirely by volunteers.

AFC Richmond's coach Ted Lasso has been spotted in disguise eyeing up the talent at the FA Cup clash between non-league Borehamwood and League One's AFC Wimbledon.

The fictional football coach in the Apple TV+ series, played by award-winning actor Jason Sudeikis, was caught out by eagle-eyed sports photographer Tom Jenkins at the Saturday (8 January) afternoon cup-tie fixture which Borehamwood won 2-0 in a giant-killing result.

TEDDINGTON Health & Social Care Centre is running a walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic this week.

Anyone aged 12 or above can get their first or second Pfizer vaccine at the centre with no appointment needed.

LEADING Teddington law firm Morrisons Solicitors has changed its name in a "new and modern" rebranding ahead of its 300th birthday.

It will now be known as Morr & Co. following a period of major growth over the past twenty years, including recent mergers with South East law firms Harrops & Hepburn Solicitors and Wheelers Solicitors.

HAMPTON Court Bridge will be partly closed for three months from January 24 for roadworks.

Lane closures will be put in place and some traffic disruption is expected, Surrey County Council has warned.

LOVE the parks or simply want to spend more time in nature in 2022?

Why not try a self-guided or guided walk of Richmond Park - London's largest Royal Park and a great place to explore on the weekend.

A remarkable insight into life in Britain in the 'Roaring 20s' is to be offered by a new exhibition at the National Archives in Kew.

It forms part of a series of events that will shed new light on an era – often misrepresented as a time of boom and plenty – to coincide with the publication of the 1921 census today.