Author: Blake Foster

The King Charles III bank note was sold for £191.65 on eBay and is thought to be so valuable because it features a misprint. The fiver is missing the text ‘Bank of England’ and ‘I promise to the bearer on demand the sum of five pounds’ at the top, to the left of the King’s head. The note is also missing the words ‘five pounds’ to the bottom left of the portrait of King Charles. (Image: Kennedy News & Media) The listing describes the misprinted note as a ‘unique’ item that would make a ‘special addition’ to any collection. The listing reads: “Rare King Charles five-pound note with writing…

From Wednesday (November 26) until Saturday (November 29), several bus routes will be affected as workers employed by London Transit prepare to walk out over a pay dispute. Strike action will impact buses between 5am on November 26 until 5am on November 28.  The strikes, organised by Unite Union, will affect services operated from the Westbourne Park depot, with buses on affected routes likely to see little to no service.  Routes affected: 295: Clapham Junction – Ladbroke Grove via Wandsworth, Fulham, Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, Holland Park, Notting Hill 452: Vauxhall – Ladbroke Grove via Nine Elms, Chelsea Bridge, Sloane Square, Knightsbridge, Kensington High Street, Portobello Road Commuters…

The Grinch Meal has been revealed and is available as a Big Mac, 9 Chicken McNuggets, or McPlant meal, with Grinch McShaker Fries (perfect for pickle lovers), a drink, plus a pair of limited-edition Mismatched Grinch x McDonald’s Socks to keep your toes toasty this winter. There will also be the Frozen Grinch Lemonade, which blends a zesty frozen lemonade with a vivid Grinch-green melon swirl. Joining the menu are also two cosy winter warmers, including the Coconut Latte, a smooth coffee moment with coconut-flavoured syrup, topped with cream and glistening twinkles, as well as the Coconut Hot Chocolate, bringing…

The festive Channel 4 episode titled The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off will welcome none other than the Peep Show cast including Olivia Colman, into the iconic white tent. David Mitchell, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman, as well as Olivia, will reunite after 10 years, as they roll up their sleeves and tackle a series of seasonal baking challenges, with plenty of mixing, piping and laughs along the way. Hopefully the Peep Show crew can avoid any soggy bottom disasters to keep the festive spirit high. The group of five will don festive jumpers and attempt to whisk,…

Wantz Road car park off Oxlow Lane was officially reopened on November 10 after being closed for 12 months. A Barking and Dagenham Council spokesperson said the facility was initially closed due to persistent vandalism and fly-tipping which led to it being unsafe to the public. Sam Dear, owner of Robertson’s Fishing Tackle in Oxlow Lane, began a petition to reopen the facility in July after telling this paper he was watching the 87-year-old business “die” with the loss of customers. Fly-tipping in Wantz Road car park (Image: Sam Dear) The petition received 1,603 signatures in total. Sam said he…

The scheme would see the DLR extended from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead, with a new station at Beckton. This will finally bring a rail link to one of London’s most isolated areas. Thamesmead is one of London’s most transport-deprived communities, and leaders say the extension would begin to tackle decades of inequality. Early modelling suggests journey times to Stratford could go from 55 minutes to around 25 to 30 minutes. Passengers would also be able to reach Canary Wharf in 20 to 25 minutes and Liverpool Street in 35 to 40 minutes. Planners believe the extension could unlock 25,000 new…

But the long nights became almost unbearable, as he was afraid that if he fell asleep, Sue might be in pain or need him. Mr Copeland, aged 81, said: “As Sue became frailer, the nights felt longer and lonelier. “I was so tired, but I worried about what would happen if I closed my eyes. “What if Sue needed me and I didn’t hear? “What if she was in pain or scared? “And if something happened, what would I do? “Who would I turn to?” Sue and Doug at a National Garden Scheme event (Image: St Clare Hospice) The answer…

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On a day when North London saw the first winter snowflakes, crowds gathered in Pond Square to enjoy warm drinks and brass band music. Santa and his Elves did a meet and greet in thier grotto – and later handed out chocolate to the crowd – as the Highgate School Brass Ensemble played festive tunes. Crowds gathered in Pond Square on Wednesday night to see Rupert Grint and Alex Zane switch on the Highgate Christmas lights. (Image: Madeleine Cosgrave) It’s the second time the actor, who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise has helped kick off the…

A passionate advocate for girls’ education, Sharron highlights research showing the benefits of single-sex schooling, particularly in building confidence. At St Margaret’s, she observes that girls are more willing to take risks and support each other, especially in areas like public speaking and STEM subjects. St Margaret’s prides itself on fostering both personal and academic growth. With only about 170 students and small class sizes, teachers can truly get to know each girl, understanding her strengths and areas for development. The school’s academic results are impressive, with students typically achieving three grades above their baseline predictions at GCSE. The curriculum…