Day: February 20, 2023
Cyclist ‘bawled her eyes out’ after being cut up by TfL bus in ‘horrendous commute’ home
February 20, 2023To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A cyclist has shared a video of her ‘horrendous commute’ home after being cut up by a TfL bus – leaving her in tears. Lauren O’Brien, 26, is one of millions choosing to commute via London’s increasingly […]
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Johnny Depp now ‘living in London’ but has yet to find a permanent home
February 20, 2023Johnny Depp is reportedly living in London but is yet to buy a property. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor, who had been staying with the late Jeff Beck in Sussex before his friend’s death last month aged 78, is said to be going between hotels and staying with other friends at the moment. According […]
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Russell T Davies blasts ‘idiot’ Baftas for merely ‘considering’ Bernard Cribbins to appear in TV ceremony’s ‘in memoriam’ segment
February 20, 2023Russell T Davies gave the Baftas a piece of his mind after the awards body said they would ‘consider’ the late Bernard Cribbins in their TV memoriam segment. The 76th Bafta Awards faced backlash after the legendary actor did not appear in its film memorial segment of last night’s ceremony after he died in July […]
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New door-to-door pharmacy delivery app promises to make London life less painful
February 20, 2023L ondoners have a whole new way to receive thousands of medical products delivered directly to their homes or offices almost immediately. New service Healistic says it can deliver your choice of healthcare items or medicines from your local pharmacy in just 45 minutes. The app, which launched in early 2023, currently operates in a […]
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Exclusive: Free school meals for all primary school pupils in London, says Mayor, in victory for our special investigation
February 20, 2023T he Mayor of London is to announce a bold emergency package to extend free school meals to every primary school child in London for one year to help poor families through the cost of living crisis. Sadiq Khan’s £130 million scheme will fund the 270,000 state primary school children in London who do not […]
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Evening Standard: Best Pictures of the Day from around the world
February 20, 2023P hotography from fashion and wildlife to art and the environment, the Evening Standard pictures of the day show the biggest stories and must-see photographs from London and around the world. If you want to see more of the day’s best pictures then follow our Instagram for all the latest skylines, sunsets and news photos. […]
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Pancake Day: Top tips for making great pancakes from a professional chef
February 20, 2023I n the run-up to Pancake Day tomorrow, the in-house chef of , Peter Sidwell, has revealed his top tips for the perfect pancakes every time. His tips include recipes and instructions for traditional crêpes, American-style pancakes, and vegan pancakes, as well as advice on cooking gear, creative topping ideas, and recipes for using up […]
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Very high losses for two ‘elite’ Russian brigades in new Putin attacks, say British defence chiefs
February 20, 2023They stressed that Russian generals were coming under growing “political pressure” to deliver battlefield successes to coincide with the one-year anniversary of Putin’s invasion on Friday, February 24. They also believe that “tensions” within the Russian leadership will rise if Putin’s spring offensive fails. In its latest intelligence update, the Ministry of Defence in London […]
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Car shortages as drivers try to avoid ULEZ charges
February 20, 2023Motorists trying to avoid charges for driving in the expanded ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) face a shortage of cheap, used, exempt cars. Petrol and diesel vehicles that meet requirements cost £15,000 and £19,991 on average in the capital, found AutoTrader. It said low earners will be hardest hit. There are just 5,150 suitable cars […]
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