Day: March 27, 2024
The ‘bland’ commuter town that’s overrun with ex-Londoners
March 27, 2024As London becomes increasingly more expensive, a quieter existence in an adjacent commuter town is tempting countless city-dwellers. A recent report determined the most popular hotspots London leavers are flocking to – and one location in Surrey was a particular winner. Epsom and Ewell Borough was found to be the commuter area that saw the […]
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London travel news LIVE: Elizabeth line chaos as overhead line problems in west London cause severe delays
March 27, 2024Severe delays on Elizabeth line There are currently severe delays between Paddington and Reading / Heathrow Airport and between Paddington and Abbey Wood due to overhead line problems in the West Ealing area – good service on the rest of the line. District line no longer delayed The District line has returned to running a […]
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Queen Camilla says Kate is ‘thrilled’ by well wishes after cancer diagnosis
March 27, 2024Camilla made the comment during a tour of the Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, where thousands of well wishers had gathered to see her. Speaking to two young girls who had hand-drawn get well soon cards for the Princess, Camilla said: “I know that Catherine is thrilled by all the kind wishes and support.” The […]
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Cambridge may introduce £2-per-night tourist tax at city’s hotels
March 27, 2024Cambridge hotels may soon charge a £2 per night tourist tax (PA) PA Archive Hotel guests in Cambridge could face a £2 per night tourist tax to help fund investment in the prestigious university city, under proposals being considered by councillors. The payment of a local charge by visitors is common in Europe, according to […]
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Weather warnings for wind and rain issued ahead of Easter weekend
March 27, 2024The Met Office said there was a ‘small chance’ of injuries and risk to life as a result of the strong winds and large waves, as well as the possibility of hail and thunder (Paul Faith/PA) PA Archive Heavy rain and strong winds could cause travel chaos and pose a risk to life in the […]
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Squirrels use scaffolding to break in and raid food from block of flats
March 27, 2024Jasper KingPublished Mar 27, 2024, 2:06pm|Updated Mar 27, 2024, 2:49pm Squirrels have taken over a block of flats because they can climb up scaffolding and into people’s windows. The scaffolding at Sumner Buildings in central London was erected 18 months ago to replace 100-year-old windows. It was meant to take six to eight weeks but […]
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People told not to enter Thames over ‘alarmingly high levels’ of E. coli
March 27, 2024Rowers taking part in the 2024 Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge in London have been urged not to enter the River Thames over ‘alarmingly high levels’ of a bacteria found in poo. River Action recorded high levels of E.coli – which can cause pneumonia, sepsis or even meningitis – during regular testing in February. The 16 […]
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London’s nuisance pedicabs are about to face new laws – here’s why
March 27, 2024Sarah HooperPublished Mar 27, 2024, 1:14pm|Updated Mar 27, 2024, 3:37pm The colourful and loud pedicabs seen running Londoners around the capital could face tighter regulation as a new law is introduced. The London Pedicabs Bill recently cleared the Commons, paving the way for the first attempt at regulating the vehicles to become law. Labour has […]
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