London Zoo competition to win Junior Zookeeper experience
The zoo has launched a nationwide competition to win a place on its Junior Zookeeper experience, offering five young people the opportunity to work at the world-famous zoo. Winners would get the chance to feed animals and clean out their livi
Broken down lorry causes heavy traffic in Hereford road
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‘Dolphins’ seen near Richmond ‘suspected to be dead’
Zoology Society London has confirmed that the animals disappeared at Teddington Lock on Saturday (April 20) and have not been seen since. While there is an “assumption that they may have died”, no bodies have been found within the Thames.
Emergency services called to house fire in Hereford
Four engines - three from Hereford and one from Leominster - were sent to Kingsway, in the College Estate area of the city, at 12.35pm. A fire service spokesperson said that smoke was issuing from a washing machine, which was caused by a
Man charged with Kensington kidnap and sex assault on girl, 9
Robert Prussak, 56, of no fixed abode, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (April 24). He was charged earlier in the day with kidnap, two charges of sexual assault on a girl under 13, and administering a substance with intentio
Man racks up thousands in ULEZ fines after misreading rules
Del Hudson, 54, said the fines incurred on his 900cc motorbike could have left him with considerable money woes. He racked up the penalties in the month after the ULEZ zone was expanded to cover all of London's boroughs in August 2023. De
Heavy traffic in Hereford, including Holme Lacy Road
However, tonight's drive home would have been even more frustrating for many. Holme Lacy Road was gridlocked from the Straight Mile to the Broadleys pub, with the journey taking around 30 minutes. ALSO READ: There was no apparent
Croydon St James' Road fire: RECAP
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Why London's Walthamstow is the 'coolest' region in the UK
In a list created by The Times, 15 urban neighbourhoods have been ranked from all four UK nations. Nominated by locals, The Times looked at what each neighbourhood had to offer from food, drink shopping and even sleeping. Among them all,
National Highways apologises for A49 road markings blunder
Drivers travelling between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye on the A49 noticed the speed limit incorrectly painted on the road in Peterstow over the weekend. The road markings say the speed limit is "50" while the signs say "40". The speed limit on t
Scott Thompson: Concerns for welfare of missing Surbiton man
Scott Thompson, 62, disappeared on April 15 and was last seen driving his dark grey Ford KA. His last recorded location was his home at 12.44am. Police are searching Thames Ditton Reach slipway in Kingston today after reviewing CCTV footag
London’s fastest broadband provider places community as top priority
We chatted to Philippa Wibberley, Senior Channel Marketing Manager at Community Fibre, about the company’s fantastic broadband speeds and outstanding value, as well as its work in strengthening local communities. Unbeatable full-fibr
Meet the people who live on London's most expensive street
The road runs from Buckingham Palace to busy Victoria Street in the heart of Westminster and features a mixture of houses, flats, embassies, shops and cafés. Now, the people that live on the pricy street have been revealing what it's like to
Gallery of St George's Day parade pictures in Hereford
And the city's streets were full of people who supported the youngsters and joined in the celebrations. The event, run by the district's South Marches Scouts, saw Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from ac
The south London Wetherspoons we’ve lost this year
In 2022, the popular chain revealed that five of its popular pubs across south London were up for sale. These were the Wrong Un in Bexleyheath, the Bankers Draft in Eltham, the Asparagus in Battersea, the Capitol in Forest Hill, and the Foxley