Author: london
Kate tells brewery founder it has been best to avoid alcohol since her diagnosis
March 12, 2026The Princess of Wales has told the founder of a brewery that it has been best for her to avoid alcohol since her cancer diagnosis. On Thursday William and Kate were invited to try beers and ciders at the Fabal Beerhall, and went behind the bar at the Southwark Brewing Company, on the Bermondsey Beer […]
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British troops came under attack at Iraqi base on Wednesday – defence chiefs
March 12, 2026British troops came under attack at a military base in Erbil, Iraq, on Wednesday night, defence chiefs have said. Defence Secretary John Healey was briefed on the latest updates on British action in the conflict in the Middle East during a visit to the Northwood military headquarters in Hertfordshire on Thursday. Brigadier Guy Foden said: […]
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These are all best specials for St Patrick’s Day, from Guinness to ‘posh’ spice bags
March 12, 2026Welcome back to The Slice – our exclusive guide to what’s on in London, where we bring you trusted reviews, sneak previews, and amazing deals and discounts. It’s St Patrick’s Day next Tuesday, and there’s plenty happening right on our doorstep. You could head to your local to for a pint of the black stuff, […]
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Man who parked in all 211 spaces at his local Sainsbury’s does it again at new store
March 12, 2026Sarah Hooper Published March 12, 2026 12:29pm Updated March 12, 2026 1:41pm A bored dad has completed a quest to park in all the bays at his local Sainsbury’s five years after accomplishing the same feat at another branch. Gareth Wild, 44, previously spent six years mapping every spot at his local supermarket in Bromley, […]
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‘Eurostar of Scotland’ tickets finally on sale with £30 fares from London
March 12, 2026A new train from London to Scotland finally has a launch date, with tickets available for travel from Friday, July 10. Stopping at 11 stations, Lumo’s new route from London Euston to Stirling, will be significantly cheaper than other rail operators. Announced today, the following tickets are now available for purchase: London to Stirling from […]
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I just discovered London’s Supermarket of Dreams — food shopping will never be the same
March 12, 2026If you head to 126 Holland Park Avenue in London, you’ll find the Supermarket of Dreams. And no, that’s not me getting carried away with hyperbole, that’s actually what the shop is called – a large purple neon sign proclaims it above the entrance. Unlike a regular supermarket, where everything is ordered in neat aisles, […]
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Woman who falsely accused 10 men of raping her jailed
March 11, 2026A woman has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after falsely accusing 10 men of raping her. Stacey Sharples, 31, from Farnworth in Bolton, pleaded guilty on Monday at Bolton Crown Court to 10 counts of perverting the course of justice. The allegations were made between 2013 and 2019, with most of the men […]
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Extraordinary announcement not enough to bring down oil price
March 11, 2026The International Energy Agency (IEA), the developed nation body founded in the 1970s to deal with oil crises precisely like the one we’re now facing, has announced something extraordinary. Its members, which is to say most of the world’s rich nations, will release an unprecedented amount of oil from their national stockpiles into the global […]
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FTSE 100 falls as Iran war lifts inflation fears
March 11, 2026Stock prices in London closed lower on Wednesday as uncertainty around the length of the war in the Middle East persisted and fears of higher inflation loomed. The FTSE 100 index closed down 58.47 points, 0.6%, at 10,353.77. The FTSE 250 ended down 110.93 points, 0.5%, at 22,381.34, and the AIM all-share closed down 5.19 […]
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Al-Quds Day march organisers accused of being ‘front’ for Iranian regime
March 11, 2026Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Related: Iran names new supreme leader after Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Iran war Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has approved a Metropolitan Police request to ban the al-Quds Day march in London, citing concerns over serious public disorder. Ms Mahmood said […]
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