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‘A new Poke House has opened and it's better than ever - even with a festive menu'
Poke House is a well-known Londoner’s go-to – whether it be lunch, dinner or a quick snack. And much to my delight, a new branch has opened, this time in Maddox Street which isn’t far from the shopping hub that is Oxford Street. It’s in a great
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Pogues star Shane MacGowan leaves hospital in time for birthday and Christmas
Shane MacGowan has been discharged from hospital ahead of his upcoming birthday on Christmas Day. His wife announced the good news yesterday. The Pogues frontman, 65, has been receiving care in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin for an infection.
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South east London police officer had inappropriate relationship with crime victim
A former south east London officer “would have been dismissed” for having an inappropriate relationship with a crime victim if he was still at the force. PC Paul Onslow appeared at the hearing on November 23 for allegations of misconduct between
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The Thameslink changes, closures and diversions in south London this weekend
Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend's planned engineering works affecting travel in south London. This weekend, planned engineering works will affect services running between Sutton and Wimbledon, with no services running between
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Cocaine smuggling dog turns tail on life of crime as owner jailed
A drug smuggling dog has been rehomed after her owner tried to bring £800,000 worth of cocaine into the country in her cage. Two-year-old Camila was flown to Heathrow Airport in May by her owner Jorge Pablo Samano Galas. But Animal Aircare
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The Southeastern trains diverted or cancelled this weekend
Planned engineering work will take place on certain Southeastern Railway lines this weekend, closing some lines. The work will be taking place on Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26 closing some lines and causing some trains to be replaced
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Met Police officer who kept job after bum slapping incident went on to offend again
A Metropolitan Police officer who was allowed to keep his job after he slapped a woman’s bum then went on to sexually assault another officer, a tribunal heard. PC Matthew Steel was made the subject of a Reflective Practice Review, but kept his
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BBC documentary to show 'behind the scenes view' of Charles' first year as King
Royalists will be able to get a unique insight into the life of the King and the Queen and inner workings of the monarchy as a BBC documentary takes viewers behind the scenes in the first year of Charles’ reign. Exclusive access to the monarch
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Is it safe to visit Dublin as UK Government updates travel advice after riot?
The UK Government has updated its travel advice for Ireland's capital Dublin after vehicles were set on fire and shops looted in a riot apparently "driven by a far-right ideology". This riot in the city centre occurred after a number of people
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Is HSBC down? Users report problems with app and online banking
Thousands of account holders with major high street bank HSBC have reported issues with the app and online banking. Downdetector, at its peak, recorded more than 4000 reports of issues with HSBC on Friday (November 24) morning. Around 64%
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All the timetable changes to London buses this Black Friday weekend
We have rounded up the latest timetable changes to bus routes across London as shoppers head out for Black Friday weekend. TfL buses are “guided” by the Mayor’s Transport Strategy and its target that 80 per cent of all journeys will be made on
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The Overground changes affecting New Cross and Crystal Palace this weekend
The London Overground changes and diversions affecting south east London this weekend. This weekend there will be no services running between Highbury & Islington and New Cross or Clapham Junction, Crystal Palace or West Croydon this weekend.
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'I've found a cosy south London pub with the most amazing curry'
The Apollo Arms is a beautiful pub with a traditional feel just a five minute walk from Clapham old town. I love a nice pub and this one has stunning royal colours and dark wood – perfect for a classy evening in an English pub. On Mondays,
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Driver owed £150 after 'ridiculous' four month battle with new Dart Charge system
A driver who uses the Dartford Crossing and therefore pays the Dart Charge is owed £150 worth of refunds after battling with the faulty account system since July. Ian Tidmas, who uses the crossing daily for work, claims he is being charged repeatedly
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These are the best Christmas light trails in London you can visit
Now that Christmas is upon us, more and more festive-themed attractions will be opening their doors. From Santa grottos, Christmas tree farms, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and the main Christmas lights, the options are endless in London. But
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Chislehurst restaurant visited by celebrities ‘proud’ to win at national curry awards
A Nepalese restaurant in Chislehurst has won at the Asian Curry Awards after just one year since opening. Panas Gurkha in Chislehurst was named winner of the Best Newcomer award at the Asian Curry Awards 2023. The restaurant first opened its
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‘I think I’ve found the must-see musical in London this winter and it’s The Witches’
The Witches has begun its winter run at the Olivier Theatre, run by the National Theatre, and the play is an adaptation of the best-selling children’s novel written by Roald Dahl. It tells the story of Luke, aged 10, (Bertie Caplan, Frankie
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Elizabeth Line at Abbey Wood to be disrupted this weekend - full details
The Elizabeth line will be closed between Paddington and Abbey Wood tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday this weekend. Transport for London (TfL) has warned that the closure may cause disruption to journeys on Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November
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Orpington chippy reveals secret for success as it wins Good Food Award
A fish and chip shop has revealed its secret for success after winning a Good Food Award. The Village Fish and Chips in Petts Wood, owned by husband and wife duo Serena and Andy Pybus, is loved in the Orpington community and has fought against
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London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend
With the weekend upon us, it's time to check what planned TfL closures are taking place from Friday to Sunday. As with most weekends, some stations will be closed or partly closed for TfL to carry out essential work. We've put a quick list
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The south London winners in the OpenTable top 100 restaurants list
Four restaurants across south London have been named in the OpenTable top 100 restaurants list for 2023 – here are the winners. Dining booking website OpenTable has announced its Top 100 restaurants in the UK for 2023. The finalists are selected
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South London restaurant that went viral 'thrilled' to win Good Food Award 2024
A popular restaurant serving Sri Lankan food in Merton has been named a winner of this year's Good Food Awards. Colombo Kitchen – Hopper & Kottu Bar was named a Blue Ribbon winner in the Good Food Awards 2024. The restaurant, based in Worcester
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The 10 roads to be closed for works in Dartford over the coming weeks
Dartford drivers should brace themselves for ten road closures across National Highways in the coming weeks. According to the latest update from National Highways, four of these closures are anticipated to induce moderate delays, ranging anywhere
