‘Some rowers could barely walk when they first came here’ ‘Some rowers could barely walk when they first came here’ “Are you going to win?” asks BBC sports reporter Chris Slegg, “Of course”, says 77-year-old Joan Morris from Romford. After rowing practice, east Londoners aged over 60 who are part
Ambulance station cat saved from eviction Ambulance station cat saved from eviction A cat has been saved from eviction from his ambulance station home. A petition on behalf of Defib the cat called on the London Ambulance Service (LAS) to keep the much-loved pet at Walthamstow ambulance station in east
Hogmanay celebrations cancelled as UK-wide weather warnings take hold Hogmanay celebrations cancelled as UK-wide weather warnings take hold Edinburgh’s outdoor Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled as wind, rain and snow are forecast across the UK in the coming days. Eight separate weather warnings have been issued across the UK in
HS2 in ‘very serious situation’ boss says HS2 in ‘very serious situation’ boss says The HS2 project is in a “very serious situation” and needs a “fundamental reset”, the new boss of the the high-speed railway company has warned. Mark Wild, chief executive of HS2 Ltd, said he is committed
US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’ US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’ A Chinese state-sponsored hacker has broken into the US Treasury Department’s systems, accessing employee workstations and some unclassified documents, American officials said on Monday. The breach occurred in
Why was there a wall near runway at S Korea plane crash airport? Why was there a wall near runway at S Korea plane crash airport? Aviation experts have raised questions about an “unusual” concrete wall near the runway and its role in the South Korea plane crash that killed
Thames’ first all-electric ferry built on island Thames’ first all-electric ferry built on island A new all-electric ferry to carry people across the River Thames in London is being built at a shipyard on the Isle of Wight. The technology is a first for both the capital and for the
Warnings of snow wind and rain across the UK for New Year Warnings of snow wind and rain across the UK for New Year Weather warnings for rain, snow and wind gusts of up to 70mph have been issued for parts of the UK on New Year’s Eve and New
Jimmy Carter From peanut farmer Jimmy Carter From peanut farmer Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100, swept to power promising never to lie to the American people. In the turbulent aftermath of Watergate, the former peanut farmer from Georgia pardoned Vietnam draft evaders and became the
Busiest London stations visually mapped by Google Busiest London stations visually mapped by Google Transport for London (TfL) has announced 18 of its busiest stations have been visually mapped by Google Street View. Over the past year, Google has filmed 36 of London’s stations. The process involves a person wearing
Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies aged 100 Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies aged 100 Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100, the centre he founded has confirmed. The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October. The
Three migrants die attempting to cross Channel Three migrants die attempting to cross Channel Three people have died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat on Sunday morning, the French coastguard says. People ended up in the water after trying to board a boat off the coast
Welsh landmark inspires Wallace and Gromit finale Welsh landmark inspires Wallace and Gromit finale A Welsh landmark was the inspiration for the “gripping” finale in the new Wallace and Gromit film. The final minutes of Vengeance Most Fowl shows a chase across an aqueduct bearing a striking resemblance to Pontcysyllte,
Plan hatched in pub leads to area’s £6bn overhaul Plan hatched in pub leads to area’s £6bn overhaul An idea hatched in a pub has led to a £6bn transformation of an area in west London by turning it into a technology and life sciences quarter which has gone on
Woman unconscious after glass bottle Tube assault Woman unconscious after glass bottle Tube assault Detectives have launched an appeal for witnesses after a woman was knocked unconscious when a glass bottle was smashed over her head on the London Underground. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3syHHGzkF_s British Transport Police (BTP) said the woman was assaulted
Man in 30s fatally stabbed in Willesden Green Man in 30s fatally stabbed in Willesden Green A murder investigation has been launched in north west London after a man in his 30s was fatally stabbed. The Metropolitan Police was called to reports of a stabbing in Linacre Road, Willesden Green,
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the chancellor and business secretary have written to the UK’s main regulators asking them to come up with ideas for reform that could boost economic growth. They
Russia may be responsible for downed Azerbaijani plane, says US Russia may be responsible for downed Azerbaijani plane, says US White House spokesman John Kirby has said the US has seen “early indications” that Russia may have been responsible for the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his younger brother Nick, who had cancer, after he died on Boxing Day at the age of 60. Starmer pays tribute to brother who died on Boxing Day Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his younger brother Nick,
Light festival to return after councils step in Light festival to return after councils step in A festival that was at risk of being cancelled due to budget issues has been given the go-ahead after two councils intervened. Organisers said they were concerned the Baylight festival, set to take place
Jacob Rees-Mogg ‘would love to stand as MP again’ Jacob Rees-Mogg ‘would love to stand as MP again’ Former North East Somerset MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has said he would “love to stand as MP again, in principle”. The Conservative politician lost his seat in the 2024 General Election against Labour’s
Three-hour Eurotunnel delays after train fault Three-hour Eurotunnel delays after train fault Eurotunnel passengers were facing three-hour delays on one of the biggest travel days of the year after a train stopped in the tunnel with a fault. The disruption at the UK terminal in Folkestone was caused by “a
Two arrested over alleged rape of man in Brighton Two arrested over alleged rape of man in Brighton Two men have been arrested after a 19-year-old man reported being raped in Brighton. The alleged assault happened in Steine Lane at around 03:30 GMT on Saturday, Sussex Police said. The victim
Prison officer arrested after reports of sex video Prison officer arrested after reports of sex video A female prison officer has been suspended after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It follows reports in The Sun, external that a custody officer was detained after a video of
London’s disappeared department stores of days gone by London’s disappeared department stores of days gone by Once the bastion of middle-class ladies going up to town to shop, with deferential and attentive staff and a respectable place to lunch, department stores were a world away from today’s shopping habits of
UK’s longest serving postman calls time on career UK’s longest serving postman calls time on career Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman has recalled hand-delivering turkeys, kippers and last-minute gifts for Christmas as his record 60 years comes to an end. Robert Hudson, from Leyton, east London, started his career in
Man charged after car hit four people in London Man charged after car hit four people in London A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London’s West End on Christmas Day. The car was travelling on the
Funding gap delays Rotherhithe Tunnel upgrade Funding gap delays Rotherhithe Tunnel upgrade Plans to close and repair a 116-year-old road tunnel under the River Thames are on hold due to a lack of funds. Despite being allocated £485m in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent Budget for the next financial year –
NHS workers’ wages wrong after pay deal – union NHS workers’ wages wrong after pay deal – union A union has said some staff at a hospital trust have been paid thousands of pounds less than they should have following a pay agreement. Unison represents healthcare support workers at Colchester
Payout for wife sacked after CCTV cheating row Payout for wife sacked after CCTV cheating row A woman sacked by her husband after she accused him of cheating with his sous chef has been awarded nearly £10,000 in compensation. Jacqueline Herling confronted Stefan Herling in May 2022, telling him she
Free Christmas lunch helps combat loneliness Free Christmas lunch helps combat loneliness A free festive lunch was held in Bristol on Christmas Day as part of an initiative to help combat loneliness. Vehicle hire firm Motability Operations said it hosted 42 guests in its office in Stoke Gifford to ensure
South West rail passengers face limited services South West rail passengers face limited services Rail passengers in Devon and Cornwall are facing limited Great Western Railway (GWR) services due to major construction work. GWR said no trains were running on Boxing Day and an amended service was in place between
King praises health workers and calls for unity after riots King praises health workers and calls for unity after riots King Charles has delivered a personal message of gratitude to health workers who have supported him during his cancer treatment, in his annual Christmas speech. In a candid message, he
Alfie Boe sings Happy Birthday to UK’s oldest man Alfie Boe sings Happy Birthday to UK’s oldest man Opera star Alfie Boe has serenaded the UK’s oldest man with a special version of Happy Birthday as he turned 110. The singer made a special appearance, by video call, during Donald
Attempted murder arrest after car hits four people Attempted murder arrest after car hits four people A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four pedestrians were injured in London’s West End. Police were called following reports a car was driven on the wrong side of the
Zelensky condemns ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack Zelensky condemns ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia made a “conscious choice” by launching a major overnight attack on his country’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day. Ukraine’s air force said it had detected 184 missiles and drones, but many were
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day Some Morrisons customers encountered further delays with their Christmas orders more than 24 hours after after the supermarket experienced what it called “systems issues” on Monday. One customer told the BBC she was left waiting for
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue American Airlines has resumed flights after suspending its services for around an hour on Tuesday due to a technical issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes. The nationwide halt was cancelled just before
Met Office forecasts a ‘green Christmas’ in the UK Met Office forecasts a ‘green Christmas’ in the UK People across much of the UK should be safe to leave their winter layers and umbrellas at home on Christmas Day, as a run of unseasonably mild weather continues. Highs of between
UK economy had zero growth between July and September UK economy had zero growth between July and September The UK economy had zero growth between July and September, revised official figures show.. The revised data comes after a series of disappointing figures including inflation rising at its fastest pace for
Meat traders agree plan for ‘New Smithfield’ Meat traders agree plan for ‘New Smithfield’ The City of London and Smithfield traders have agreed on a plan to move the market to a new location “within the M25” when the site closes. The agreement comes after concerns that the historic Smithfield
Old Oak Common – mega station starts to grow Old Oak Common – mega station starts to grow Trains won’t run into Paddington from Christmas Day until 30 December because of preparation work at the new mega station being built at Old Oak Common in north-west London. As well as
Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years Chocolate maker Cadbury has been dropped from the list of royal warrants for the first time in 170 years. The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as chocolate and cocoa manufacturers by Queen Victoria
Man charged with murdering south London teacher Man charged with murdering south London teacher A man has been charged with murdering a teacher who was found dead in south London on Thursday morning. Gemma Devonish, who worked as head of year at Rosebery School in Epsom, Surrey, died at the
‘Severe’ disruption to Christmas train services ‘Severe’ disruption to Christmas train services East of England train passengers are being warned journey times over the holidays will be “significantly longer than normal”, due to substantial engineering works. A section of the Midland Main line will close from the 21-29 December –
Phone snatch victim gives chase – and gets it back Phone snatch victim gives chase – and gets it back A designer from Tottenham says she “can’t believe” she recovered her mobile phone after it was snatched from her earlier this week. A designer from Tottenham says she “can’t believe”
Police appeal over car used in triple shooting Police appeal over car used in triple shooting Information about a black Kia Niro car used in the shooting of Michelle Sadio could “hold the key” to the investigation into her death, police said. Ms Sadio was fatally injured in a triple
Groucho Club to reopen following alleged rape Groucho Club to reopen following alleged rape London’s The Groucho Club is to reopen after its licence was put under review following an alleged rape at the premises. Westminster Council had forced the private members’ club in Soho to close at the request
Man ‘attacked with alkali’ at Winter Wonderland Man ‘attacked with alkali’ at Winter Wonderland Three people have been arrested after a man had a bottle of corrosive liquid thrown at him while visiting Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, the Met Police said. The man, 22, was taken to hospital after being
