Day: February 9, 2024
Map shows flood warnings near London after heavy rain
February 9, 2024Five areas of London are at risk of serious flooding as yet more heavy rain is forecast to hit the capital. The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts across London in areas where rivers could overspill. It is urging people to stay away from low lying footpaths and bridges, and not to drive through flood […]
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Clapham chemical attacker is believed to be dead after jumping into River Thames
February 9, 2024Ben AshtonPublished Feb 9, 2024, 4:39pm|Updated Feb 10, 2024, 8:32am Police divers will begin trawling the River Thames for the body of Claphamattack suspect Abdul Ezedi after detectives revealed he may have drowned. The Met Police said yesterday their main working hypothesis is that the 35-year-old likely jumped into the water and is believed to […]
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Map shows London’s Chinese New Year 2024 parade route and timings
February 9, 2024This weekend marks Chinese New Year 2024 and lots of events will be taking place across London, including the famous parade. Millions of people will come together tomorrow to kick off celebrations marking the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Dragon. Chinese tradition says that 2024 will be the year of the […]
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London mayoral election: Lib Dem candidate Ed Blackie would scrap ‘phoney’ TfL fare freeze
February 9, 2024City Hall research has suggested that Londoners will still save money on their commutes thanks to the freeze however. For example, someone commuting from Southall to a zone one station, like Bond Street on the Elizabeth line, four days a week, will avoid a potential 20p increase to their zones 1-4 peak single fare, saving […]
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Prince Harry hits out at Piers Morgan as he settles phone hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers
February 9, 2024AP Prince Harry has settled the remaining parts of his phone hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), his barrister has told the High Court. David Sherborne, for the Duke of Sussex, said MGN will pay Harry “a substantial additional sum by way of damages” as well as his legal costs. The barrister said this […]
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Covid jab to be sold in UK high street pharmacies
February 9, 2024Pfizer is in talks with major pharmacy chains such as Boots PA The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab will be sold in UK high street pharmacies from next month. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is in talks with major pharmacy chains, such as Boots, to sell the vaccine to people who cannot get one on the NHS. The price […]
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London travel news LIVE: M25 crash chaos finally eases as lanes reopen after 11-mile tailbacks near M23 in Surrey
February 9, 2024Northern Line no longer delayed There are no longer any delays on the Northern Line. Minor delays on the Northern Line There is minor delays between High Barnet and Camden Town while we fix a faulty train at Finchley Central. There is a good service on the rest of the line. Minor delays on the […]
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What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s High Court claims?
February 9, 2024The Duke of Sussex is now involved in three High Court cases (Aaron Chown/PA) PA Archive The Duke of Sussex has settled the remainder of his claim against the publisher of the Daily Mirror in the latest stage of multiple High Court legal battles with newspaper publishers. Mr Justice Fancourt ruled in December last year […]
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The ultimate guide to celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year 2024 in London
February 9, 2024The Year of the Dragon is kicking off with a roar as London celebrates Lunar New Year with sumptuous Chinese feasts and festivals. London is home to the biggest Lunar New Year celebration in the world outside of Asia and Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and the West End are all expected to attract hundreds of thousands […]
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Hammersmith Bridge to partially re-open five years after it closed
February 9, 2024Brooke DaviesPublished Feb 9, 2024, 12:29pm|Updated Feb 9, 2024, 1:29pm Hammersmith Bridge has finally reopened after five years – but only to cyclists. Motorists are still forbidden from driving across the 137-year-old bridge over safety fears. Works had to be paused on the bridge after a boat became stuck beneath it in December and damaged […]
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