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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Victoria house Richmond given worst possible rating twice
A South West London care home which costs up to £1,400 a week has been given the worst possible rating twice in a row by the care watchdog.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lift broken in Mortlake block for full time epileptic woman has lived there
A West London woman who has epileptic seizures has had to use stairs in her housing association block for four years as the lift has not worked the entire time she has lived there.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:54:17 +0100
Cost of living: Inflation rises to 10.1 per cent in September
Rising food costs may have seen inflation return to double figures in September.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:57:28 +0100
Richmond bin strike called off after workers win pay rise
A three-week bin strike in South West London has been called off in just one day after workers won a huge pay rise of up to 17 per cent.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:41:36 +0100
Met Police officer charged after indecent images of kids found
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with three counts of possession of indecent images of children.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:52:11 +0100
Channel 4 throws 'shade' as BBC celebrates 100th anniversary
The BBC marks its centenary on October 18, 100 years on from when it was founded in 1922 under its original name, British Broadcasting Company.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:50:53 +0100
Asda announces first Express store as supermarket to open locations across UK
There are 30 more stores planned for 2023 which are expected to create 500 new jobs.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:49:22 +0100
BBC reveals full centenary TV schedule with Doctor Who, Strictly and more
The broadcaster will air a week of special programming as part of its centenary celebrations. 

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:41:39 +0100
Dartford Crossing QEII bridge traffic update amid Just Stop Oil protest
Highways England has warned drivers to expect severe delays this morning at the QEII bridge (Dartford Crossing) following action by Just Stop Oil protestors.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:23:07 +0100
Best City Squares In Europe
The principal goal for which the major powers of Western history have erected magnificent and exclusive squares has been European pre-eminence. St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, Moscow's Red Square, Florence's Piazza Della Signoria, and others are a...

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:35:42 +0100
Graham Norton deletes Twitter account amid cancel culture
Talk show host Graham Norton has seemed to deleted his Twitter account, seeing many loyal fans saddened.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:12:16 +0100
McDonald's to remove Chicken Legend from menus this week
The Chicken Legend is leaving all McDonald's in all forms from Wednesday, October 19.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:54:26 +0100
Just Stop Oil protestors climb QE2 bridge causing closure and delays
Two Just Stop Oil activists have climbed to the top of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, causing delays at the Dartford Crossing.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:03:55 +0100
UK to enter recession until summer 2023, experts warn
The UK economy could be in recession until next summer, financial experts have said.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:27:26 +0100
Just Stop Oil protestors spray paint Aston Martin showroom
Just Stop Oil protestors have blocked off Park Lane and spray painted the Aston Martin showroom in London.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:23:47 +0100
'Breakthrough’ new cancer vaccine could be available by 2030
The team behind the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 have said a cancer vaccines could be available by 2030.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:18:21 +0100
Pair in court accused of criminal damage to frame of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Two women are due to appear in court charged with criminal damage to the frame of a famous Vincent Van Gogh painting at a London art gallery.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 15:14:58 +0100
Animal Rebellion protestors pour milk in shops across the UK
Animal Rebellion protestors coordinated action in stores such as Harrods, Waitrose and Marks and Spencer.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:21:04 +0100
Rylan Clark recreates X Factor audition look 10 years after ITV talent show appearance
Watch Rylan Clark's iconic X Factor audition from 2012 as he marks a decade in showbiz.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:38:41 +0100
Ex BBC Eastenders star Martine McCutcheon breaks silence after brother's death
The former Eastenders star and Love Actually actress opened up on social media following the tragic death of her brother Laurence John, or LJ.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:11:37 +0100
Liz Truss names Jeremy Hunt as new Chancellor after Kwasi Kwarteng sacking
Prime Minister Liz Truss appointed Jeremy Hunt after sacking Kwasi Kwarteng earlier today

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:58:42 +0100
Liz Truss announcement today: What time is Liz Truss speaking today?
Liz Truss will hold a press conference on Friday, Downing Street has confirmed.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:20:00 +0100
Two NatWest south London branches among 43 to close
Two NatWest branches in south London are among 43  across England that are set to permanently close.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:49:24 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters throw soup over Van Gogh's Sunflower painting
The soup covered the painting, which is covered by a slim sheet of glass and placed in a golden frame. 

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures October 14: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'I went to a Thursday dating event in Clapham - how it went'
'Using dating apps can be unrewarding, but my experience at Thursday's dating event was anything but dull,' says reporter Ed Halford.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:23:11 +0100
Special deals as Croydon Orthodontic Practice celebrate 50th anniversary
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the practice is running a number of special offers until October 31

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:10:52 +0100
Royal Mail to cut 6000 jobs as strikes blamed for financial losses
Royal Mail has announced it will consult on up to 6000 redundancies before August 2023.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Popular late-night chat show The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Autumn has so much to offer
Autumn breezed in right on cue, bringing gusty winds, rain and chilly nights with a very noticeable and sudden decrease in daylight hours – a phenomenon which occurs at this time of year.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:26:26 +0100
Hunt for man linked with London burglaries
Police are looking to speak to a man linked to 18 burglaries that have occurred across London.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:26:36 +0100
Met Police investigates 625 abuse allegations against officers
More than 600 sexual and domestic abuse allegations against its own officers are being investigated by the Metropolitan Police, the force has said.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at the Royal Albert Hall review
On Friday, I went to the Royal Albert Hall to watch Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, the sixth instalment of J.K Rowling’s classic saga.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Richmond MP slams Heathrow expansion
A West London MP has slammed the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport as “disastrous” for residents.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:35:26 +0100
Netflix to offer new subscription with adverts for just £4.99
Global streaming service Netflix has today (October 13) announced that it will begin offering a cheaper subscription for just £4.99 a month.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:15:43 +0100
Burger King launches brand new Memphis Crispy Chicken burger
Burger King has launched a brand new burger in stores today.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:58:15 +0100
Why was a Jet2 flight diverted to Stansted?
A flight that was due to land in Manchester was escorted to London Stansted where it landed.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:32:08 +0100
Police warn against Chicago Grill late night licence
The Met Police has warned against a West London restaurant and takeaway being allowed to open late at night and said the venue had previously served food past closing time.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:01:00 +0100
Thorpe Park Fright Night Review: A ghouls day out for thrill seekers
We heard the screams and shrieks at Thorpe Park Fright Night were not to be missed this year, so we decided to take a trip to the award-winning theme park.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Roll up roll up, the circus is in town!
Continental Circus Berlin is performing at Ealing Common from October 19-30.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 Grand Designs: Londoner builds tight extension at Sydenham Hill
Now, this week sees London-based Corinne look for a fresh start in a tight and awkward extension.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
BBC EastEnders change iconic credits in aid of climate change
The closing credits for EastEnders will be transformed to highlight how the challenges frozen regions are facing could affect London. 

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:11:12 +0100
BBC News presenter George Alagiah to take break as his cancer spreads
The popular newsreader, 66, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2014 and had recently returned to his broadcasting role.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:08:33 +0100
Netflix The Crown slammed for 'cruel' and 'tasteless' new scene after Queen's death
Netflix has come under fire over a “cruel” and “tasteless” upcoming scene in the new series of The Crown, weeks after the late monarch’s funeral.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:41:10 +0100
BBC Eastenders stars to return for Dot Cotton funeral episode
Eastenders is set to pay tribute to one of its most iconic stars,  June Brown OBE MBE, with many familiar faces returning to the square to pay tribute.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:40:39 +0100
Virgin Media down: How to check Virgin Media status
Users of Virgin Media have been reporting issues with their service this morning.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:06:12 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters block The Mall outside Buckingham Palace
Environmental protesters blocked The Mall outside Buckingham Palace this morning in a demonstration against the new fossil fuel licences.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:23:30 +0100
Quarter of mental health patients wait more than 12 weeks for treatment
Nearly a quarter of mental health patients (23 per cent) wait more than 12 weeks to start treatment, with many so desperate they turn to A&E or dial 999, a royal college has warned.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Richmond Council criticised for only building 40 affordable homes
A West London council has been criticised after revealing its plans to finish building just 40 affordable homes in a year.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:09:07 +0100
Life of Pi review: Yann Martel's classic novel hits London's West End - how to get tickets
Cast members include the charismatic Nuwan Hugh Perera as Pi and former Eastenders actor Ameet Chana



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