Author: Blake Foster

The changes are due to engineering work and will affect trains on both Saturday and Sunday (July 12 and July 13). We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey this weekend.   Saturday and Sunday (July 12 and July 13): Engineering work is taking place between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, closing some lines. After 9pm on Saturday, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. On Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction.   Sunday (July 13): On Sunday, no trains will run between East Croydon and…

Brookfield Primary Academy in Sutton is among the first schools in the country to offer the scheme, launched after the Easter holidays as part of the Government’s early rollout of universal free breakfasts. The aim is to ensure that every child begins the day fed and ready to learn. A spokesman for Brookfield Primary Academy said: “We’re pleased to be one of the first schools in the country to be an early adopter of the new national breakfast clubs programme. “We have been offering all of our pupils a free breakfast before the start of the school day since returning…

Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks have completed further installation works across the London Underground to expand mobile coverage. The latest work means that high-speed mobile coverage is now available on the Bank branch between Euston and Bank for the first time. The section between Balham and South Wimbledon also now has coverage, as well as Kennington, Oval, Tooting Broadway, and South Wimbledon stations. On the Victoria line, coverage is being rolled out between Vauxhall and Pimlico. This follows mobile coverage on the Piccadilly and Victoria lines being extended up to King’s Cross St Pancras earlier in the year.…

“Brits think tap water could be much better”*   With frustrations about tap water taste, smell and the future of microplastics, it’s no surprise that UK families are seeking smarter, more effective ways to enjoy fresher tasting water at home. But traditional filters and bottled water often fall short—either they’re awkward to use, need constant upkeep, or just add to plastic waste. Discover the Water2 Pod 2.0Say goodbye to clunky jugs and costly plastic bottles! The Water2 Pod 2.0 is a sleek, under-sink filter designed in collaboration with world-leading labs. Its advanced carbon technology filters contaminants like chlorine, microplastics, and…

Following months of rumours, the actor has now broken his silence and said he “cannot wait to return home” later this autumn, as Max has “lots of unresolved drama with many characters”. It will be the first time he has set foot in Walford since February 2021. Jake Wood breaks silence on BBC EastEnders return Jake, who first joined EastEnders in 2006, shared in a statement on Instagram to his 179k followers: “I’m over the moon to be coming home to Walford. “Max has got lots of unresolved drama with many characters, so I’m sure he’ll be busy. “I’m excited…

Discussion pages on Reddit have been stirring with rumours since the soap’s new executive producer Ben Wadey revealed he would be bringing back several notable characters under his reign. So far, this has included Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) and confirmation of Oscar Branning’s (Pierre Moullier) return alongside Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden). This came just months after high profile returns such as Ross Kemp’s Grant Mitchell, a shock cameo from Anita Dobson as Angie Watts and a Vicki Fowler recast (Alice Haig). However, there’s one character that seems a certain that some fans would love back – that’s if he’s…

The car on Upper Wickham Lane, near to Hafer Road and Lindore Road, has been left upside down this morning (July 11) after a crash. A section of the road is cordoned off with police tape covering the vehicle. Smashed glass from the car is scattered across the floor and the front of it is left crumpled. Work is currently taking place to remove it from the scene. However, there is traffic around the busy road as it takes places. The London Ambulance Service has been approached for comment. Source link

John Andreas Wik, of Limes Road, managed to take over the free WiFi networks offered at some Network Rail stations across Britian, as well as other places elsewhere and abroad, redirecting them to a landing page with the Islamophobic messaging on September 25 last year. The page contained references to previous terrorist attacks that had taken place in the UK and abroad, including 7/7 and the Manchester Arena bombing, with some who viewed the page fearing that that an attack was about to take place. At the time, the now 37-year-old was an employee at Global Reach Technology, the company…

Research carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on behalf of independent charity The Health Foundation revealed a “clear association” between where you live and your risk of dying prematurely, with factors such as deprivation and ethnicity accounting for much of the difference. Education, occupation and whether someone was born in the UK are also likely to contribute. The research is the first of its kind to explore the impact of such characteristics on premature mortality at a local level. The Health Foundation said the findings can be used “to support co-ordinated action to address health inequalities”. The…

The move, brought forward by Barnet Council, will see 20mph zones and limits introduced across the borough.  Residents have until August 21 to submit feedback.  Speaking at a cabinet meeting in May, Councillor Alan Schneiderman, cabinet member for environment and climate change, said instead of a borough-wide 20mph policy the council had decided to “focus” on the areas where residents had highlighted there was a problem and where there was evidence to show it.  The draft policy, which has already gone to the overview and scrutiny committee as well as the cabinet, will now be consulted on, then returned to…