News in Teddington

The former Barclays Bank building in Teddington is being turned into a gym, Nub News can reveal today.

Work has just started on the landmark 19th century building on the corner of The Causeway and Broad Street.

KATE BUSH fans in Teddington are set to be treated to a tribute to the pioneering musician this week as the acclaimed band 'Cloudbusting' will take the stage at the Landmark Arts Centre.

Cloudbusting have been championed by celebrities and critics since they started performing in 2012.

Hundreds of people in Hampton are demanding a beloved road sweeper be returned after he was moved across the borough.

Terry Walkington has been called an "amazing road sweeper" but was "taken away" from Hampton and allegedly moved to Ham, also in the borough of Richmond.

RICHMOND Council chiefs have responded to reports of shortages of covid-19 lateral flow tests by making clear supplies are still available from many of the borough's libraries.

The emergence of the Omicron strain of the virus has triggered a rise in demand for the tests and long queues for booster vaccinations.

HAMPTON COURT PALACE has hosted plenty of music royalty in its time and 2022 will be no exception .

Global stars Lionel Richie and Crowded House are set to take the stage for its annual music festival held over three weeks next June.

Mary Kirkland, who spent most of her life in the area in Hampton Hill, is the secret queen of quizzes.

The eagle-eyed quiz fan, whether you are a fan of Mastermind or Who Wants to be Millionaire, may not catch Mary's name in the fast-moving credits at the end of big TV shows.

GOOD afternoon Teddington, it's Sunday 12 December and here's our recap of the last seven days in local news - in case you missed it.

Remember, you can add your own Teddington news, events and businesses to our site for free using the black "Nub It' button at the top of each page - just follow the prompts and we'll do the rest!

Privately-owned e-scooters are set to be banned from London buses, Tubes or trains amid concerns they pose a fire risk.

While there are hire scheme trials in Richmond borough and other parts of the capital which allow people to ride approved electric scooters on the roads, it remains illegal to use privately owned machines.

RICHMOND Council is urging residents to be "extra vigilant" after new covid-19 restrictions were announced by the government last night.

The 'Plan B' rules, recapped below, have been brought in due to rising case rates linked to the Omicron variant.

LOCAL carers have been invited to a community Christmas Dinner at Twickenham Stadium.

Each year, the RFU (Rugby Football Union) hosts the free dinner at the stadium in its Live Room.