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London Fire Brigade ‘exceptionally busy’ taking high number of weekend calls

London Fire Brigade (LFB) had an “exceptionally busy” weekend, taking more than twice as many calls as usual and tackling several significant weather-related incidents across the capital. 999 control officers took more than 1,337 calls on Sunday, ...

25 Jul 2022 at 17:46

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Former international player Oliver Wilkes admits performance-enhancing drug use

Former Scotland international Oliver Wilkes has revealed he used performance-enhancing drugs during his career and has urged aspiring players not to follow in his footsteps. The 41-year-old represented Super League sides Huddersfield, Wigan and ...

16 Feb 2022 at 07:25

William and Kate take the Tube to the pub as London prepares for coronation

The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled on the Elizabeth Line for the first time as they took public transport to a pub to hear how London workers are preparing for the coronation. William and Kate boarded the Tube at Acton Main Line in ...

04 May 2023 at 13:38

Wilko customers compare store to Woolworths and raise concerns for high street

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Wilko customers compare store with Woolworths and raise concerns for high street

Customers at Wilko stores which are set to close next week spoke of their sadness and concern about the lack of shops left on high streets. One shopper at the Acton store in west London described the closure of 52 stores as “another nail ...

06 Sept 2023 at 14:45

Drug-driver who killed woman and her dogs in crash jailed for six years

A drug-driver who mowed down and killed a woman and her three dogs on the Chelsea embankment has been jailed for six years and eight months. Olivia Riley, 41, was walking two Labradors called Lily and Maia and a golden retriever puppy ...

28 Jul 2023 at 14:04

Trackside fire leaves hundreds of rush-hour commuters stuck as 70 trains delayed

Hundreds of commuters have been stuck on trains into London during rush hour following a trackside fire and services are still severely delayed. Trains to Paddington and Heathrow in the west of the capital were stopped for around 90 ...

07 Feb 2022 at 10:56

Trackside fire leaves rush-hour commuters stuck on trains

Hundreds of commuters were stuck on trains into London in Monday morning’s rush hour following a trackside fire. Trains to Paddington and Heathrow in the west of the capital were being held up for more than an hour from around 6....

07 Feb 2022 at 10:25

Murder investigation launched after violence erupts near two barber shops

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked by an armed gang after violence erupted near two barber shops. Nash Clyne, 33, who was originally from Grenada, died in Acton, west London, in the early hours of ...

09 Dec 2024 at 13:44

Londoner reflects on meeting husband at Notting Hill Carnival after-party

A Notting Hill Carnival attendee has reflected on the “amazing memories” she has had at the event over the years, including meeting her husband at an after-party. Sheyi Martins-Allen, 36, met her husband – Simon, 39 – on ...

24 Aug 2024 at 08:00

Man spared jail over racist slurs and threats to kill MP

A man who made threats to kill a Labour MP and her family in a string of racist voicemails has been spared jail. Ozgay Chevat left Rupa Huq, MP for Ealing Central and Acton, 16 voicemails from 12.30am to 10.45am on ...

30 Oct 2024 at 14:09

Anti-harassment law could hasten ‘erasure’ of pubs, says Conservative peer

A Government anti-harassment drive could hasten the “erasure” of historic pubs, a Conservative peer has claimed. Toby Young said efforts to stop pub-goers from harassing bar staff based on their protected ...

27 Mar 2025 at 16:28

Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 17, stabbed to death

Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in west London, police said. Officers were called to reports of a stabbing in Erconwald Street, ...

06 Apr 2025 at 13:36

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