Day: April 22, 2026
Tube strikes having ‘devastating impact’ on businesses as drop in footfall takes its toll
April 22, 2026Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Strikes by London Underground drivers to go ahead this week London‘s hospitality sector is experiencing a significant drop in customer footfall and sales due to ongoing tube strikes, as many city workers are forced to work from home. Businesses such […]
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Red, black and white dominate the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere as cast channel method dressing
April 22, 2026Red, black and white ruled the Devil Wears Prada 2 European premiere in Leicester Square, as Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt led a night of method dressing inspired by the film’s famous fashion universe. Stars stepped out to celebrate the sequel of the 2006 film, reuniting director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh […]
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Mother of influencer ‘run over by X Factor finalist’ asks for prayers as she fights for life
April 22, 2026The mother of an influencer fighting for her life after being hit by a car in Soho has asked fans to pray for her. Klaudia Zakrzewska, known on social media as Klaudiaglam, was injured along with two other pedestrians outside a London club on Sunday. Ms Zakrzewska, who has more than 250,000 followers on Instagram, […]
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King given Blue Peter Green Badge in recognition of ‘amazing’ environmental work
April 22, 2026The King has received a Blue Peter Green Badge for the “amazing work” he does in protecting the environment. Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability, particularly through The King’s Foundation. He then placed another Blue Peter badge into the foundation’s time capsule […]
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Bikers urged to volunteer to help train guide dog puppies for ‘real world’
April 22, 2026The rumble of Harley-Davidson motorbikes is being used to help train guide dog puppies. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (GDBA) has issued a plea for motorbike owners to sign up as volunteers to help prepare the next generation of guide dogs for the road ahead. Motorbikes can startle young dogs, and the charity […]
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Tube strike LIVE: 24-hour walkout ends but major disruption continues into evening across London Underground
April 22, 2026Central line delays Delays continue on the Central line, but there are no longer severe delays on the entire line. However, severe delays remain between White City and Ealing Broadway and between White City and West Ruislip. There are also severe delays between Epping and Leytonstone, Hainault and Leytonstone and between Hainault and Woodford. There […]
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Full list of London Underground line delays and closures ahead of second 24-hour strike
April 22, 2026A 24-hour strike by London Underground drivers ended at 12pm on Wednesday – but there is still travel disruption for commuters and visitors to the capital. More lines and stations will be closed or delayed when a second walkout begins at midday on Thursday. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) walked out […]
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British Army uses civilian ferry to take more than 1,400 troops to Europe
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Widow died in Ghana crash after losing up to £1m in romance frauds, inquest hears
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Met police in talks to buy Palantir AI tech for use in criminal investigations
April 22, 2026The Metropolitan police has held talks with Palantir that could lead to the London force buying the US spy-tech company’s AI technology to automate intelligence analysis for criminal investigations, the Guardian has learned. Palantir, whose software is used by Donald Trump’s ICE immigration enforcement programme and the Israeli military, demonstrated its systems to senior officers […]
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