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Hounslow Tories demand review of council's handling of orphan living in squalor
58+ min ago (438+ words) The Hounslow Conservative Group in 2023, there have been some defections to and from since(Image: Hounslow Conservatives) Hounslow Conservatives have written to the Chief Executive of Hounslow Council demanding an investigation into the handling of a case involving an orphan…...
GHD's Hair Straightener cut to £136.99 as fans hail 'frizz-beating' perk
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (503+ words) Beauty enthusiasts are ditching their outdated hair styling gadgets for a GHD styler that maintains their locks 'sleek, simple, and frizz-free' throughout the day. Those seeking to achieve salon-quality hair at home can undercut the brand's pricing at Amazon. The…...
King's florist calls for ban over 'environmental damage"
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (557+ words) Shane Connolly, the florist behind the arrangements for the King and Queen's wedding The florist is part of the Sustainable Church Flowers (SCF) movement " which has campaigned for churches, parishes, chaplaincies and cathedrals to discuss better flower choices. The Church…...
London council defends spending 'frankly insulting' £6,000 on takeaways
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (471+ words) A South London council has spent more than "6,000 on takeaways, coffees and food deliveries since 2022, new data shows. Labour-run Southwark Council has been criticised for splurging "6,276 of taxpayers' money on online food deliveries and takeaway chains including Domino's and Papa…...
TfL warned council planned works for major road could cause bus delays
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (1023+ words) The concerns arose due to Hammersmith and Fulham Council's plans to install new raised zebra crossings along Wandsworth Bridge Road Transport for London (TfL) warned Hammersmith and Fulham Council that planned works to Wandsworth Bridge Road could cause delays to…...
Escaped prisoner, 21, arrested again after going on run
14+ hour, 4+ min ago (240+ words) A 21-year-old has been rearrested after escaping a West London hospital. It's not clear why he was at the hospital, where he was under the care of prison staff. The Prison Service raised the alarm to the Met yesterday (Tuesday,…...
'Resistance' blocks bailiffs from evicting family over tenancy fraud
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (767+ words) Activists from London Renters Union, including local Green Party members, waited for hours outside the property for bailiffs to arrive(Image: London Renters Union) Activists have blocked bailiffs from evicting a Hackney family from a council property they have lived…...
Cheapest BTS tickets available are less than £155 but not for London
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (383+ words) BTS fans can secure cheaper tickets here(Image: GETTY) BTS have taken over group chats around the UK this year after the K-Pop sensations announced they will be performing in London twice this summer. On July 6 and 7, the South Korean…...
Major Buy Now Pay Later rule change coming that will affect 11 million Brits
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (531+ words) Shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later schemes will receive greater protections from July(Image: boonchai wedmakawand via Getty Images) Customers using buy now, pay later schemes will receive more transparent information and will have their ability to afford the schemes…...
North London library to host new homelessness hub under government rules
21+ hour, 14+ min ago (320+ words) The hub will cost an estimated "338,000 to set up A new ' Homelessness Prevention Hub' is set to open in Tottenham following a decision by Haringey Council. The hub, which will cost an estimated "338,000 to set up, will be based in…...