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Croydon residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery

Those with a lottery ticket and a SW16 3SJ postcode were awarded a £1,000 win in one of the fundraising lottery's daily prize draws. The winning postcode belongs to the People's Postcode Lottery players who live in the Norbury Park area of Cr

Kensal Road stabbing: Man named by police after incident

Tyrone Pinnock, 36, died after being stabbed in Kensal Road, Kensington and Chelsea, on Thursday (October 19). Detective Chief Inspector Neil Rawlinson, leading the investigation, said: "This happened in the early evening on a busy footbrid

Storm Babet: Hundreds urged to evacuate amid more warnings

It comes amid further “risk-to-life” flood warnings that have been issued in the wake of Storm Babet as homes have been evacuated and train services disrupted across the UK. Two severe flood warnings are in place around the River Idle near

Man missing from south London last seen McDonald’s London Road Croydon

Justin Henry, 34, was reported missing on Monday, October 16. He has links to the SE23 area and was last seen in person on the evening of October 15 at his partner’s address in Brixton. He was later seen on CCTV in Croydon. Since tha

Storm Babet: roads closed as floods hit Herefordshire

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Five fun Halloween-themed things to do in London

There are lots of ghostly events happening across the city, giving Londoners plentiful opportunities to get in on the fun. We have compiled a list of five, fun events across London for those looking for ways to get in the Halloween spirit this

Heavy rain floods Herefordshire roads with alerts issued

November: Best things to do in London with friends or family

It's still early days yet, this guide will be updated. 1 Turn It Up: The power of music, Science Museum This interactive exhibition explores the power music has over us. Specially commissioned interactive installations, unique instrument

Dining igloos and raclette bar pop up returns to Southbank

Fire and Fromage is the 2023 incarnation of Jimmy Garcia’s regular winter Southbank pop up, which celebrates the hearty mountain hospitality of the Alps. This year, running from November 2 until December 31, punters have two options to choos

New homes could replace farm buildings at Tillington, Herefordshire

Tillington Fruit Farm gained permission earlier this year to convert the buildings on Crowmoor Lane near Burghill, which previously housed a packing shed and cold store, into five houses. But now the farm has proposed replacing the buildings w

West Croydon and Sydenham overground suspended: Casualty on tracks

There is currently so service on this line between these two stations as emergency services deal with incident. There is currently good service on the rest of the line. If you or anyone you know is struggling then the Samaritans are availa

The best places to buy a Christmas tree across London

While many Christmas tree pop ups open late November, now's the time to think about pre-ordering a tree which will often be home delivered, although its a lovely morning spent shopping for the perfect one at a market. Whether you want to han

Air ambulance called to near Tesco in Ledbury

Condé Nast announces Awards for Excellence 2023 winners

The Guardsman and Kimpton Fitzroy have been named among the UK’s best hotels by luxury hotel guide Condé Nast Johansens. The Guardsman won the Best Afternoon Tea category for its “tailored service and five-star finesse”. Found in the

Shakespeare's Macbeth comes alive at the Globe theatre

The Globe, built in the late 16th century, and later burnt down during one of Shakespeare's performances of Henry VIII, has been welcoming people through its doors and providing people with entertainment for centuries. The performance itsel