London

At least one train is running! Hundreds of Harry Potter descend on King Cross for ‘back to Hogwarts day’ – with a mega-fan couple even getting ENGAGED

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Hundreds of Harry Potter fans descended on King’s Cross station in London today to mark what would be the first day back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. While train strikes have severely affected services, with 13 operators shut down all day, the Hogwarts Express was running on time. Fans gathered in the station to look … Read more

UK health trusts revealed to have fewer beds per 1,000 people than in Mexico, analysis suggests

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UK health trusts revealed to have fewer beds per 1,000 people than in Mexico, analysis suggests Some areas were left with less than one bed per 1,000 people in 2022 By Victoria Allen Updated: 23:28 BST, 30 August 2023 A postcode lottery for hospital beds means some areas have been left with fewer per 1,000 people … Read more

The UK’s 24 best and worst airports for 2023 named by Which? – Liverpool John Lennon is No.1, London City is second and ‘overcrowded’ Manchester T3 ranks bottom… AGAIN

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Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been rated the UK’s best airport – with travellers praising their experience at the airport as ‘first class’. London City Airport sits in second place, while Southampton Airport ranks third. Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3, meanwhile, flounders at the bottom of the heap – the same position it held last year. … Read more

A flood of offers? Two bed maisonette inside converted Grade II listed Victorian pump house with views over the River Thames goes on the market for £1.4m

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A stylish home inside a former Victorian pump house is on sale for £1.4million. The two-bedroom maisonette comes with a host of secret extras, including a tiny, copper-clad two-person bar on its club-style mezzanine floor. The Grade II listed building started life in 1902 as home to one of the pumping stations for the London … Read more

The Green Guide: How sustainable are your shopping habits? Stephanie Sofokleous challenges fashion’s eco credentials

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The Green Guide: How sustainable are your shopping habits? Stephanie Sofokleous challenges fashion’s eco credentials By Stephanie Sofokleous For You Magazine Published: 15:24 BST, 12 August 2023 | Updated: 08:50 BST, 13 August 2023 NIFT app The same-day-delivery fashion app is free to download on Apple and android devices. Deliver ,£7.99 per order or £23.99 … Read more

Tom Daley’s husband Dustin Lance Black, 49, ‘twisted BBC presenter Teddy Edwardes’s wrist in a Soho gay bar after she punched the back of his head’

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Tom Daley’s husband twisted the wrist of a BBC presenter Teddy Edwardes after she ‘punched’ him in the back of his head, a court heard today. Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, 49, is accused of assaulting Miss Edwardes, 32, in the West End club Freedom last summer. Black, who married the Olympic champion diver in … Read more

The perfect day in London – budget vs mid-range vs luxe: Travel experts reveal how to have a great time in the UK capital on budgets of £100, £1,000 – and just £10 (yes, really!)

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This year London was declared the fourth most expensive city in the world. But what does that mean for daytrippers? Is having a great day out in the UK capital for peanuts possible? And what sort of experiences are on offer if you have cash to splurge? Two travel experts from The Points Guy and … Read more

London West End’s Kit Kat Club cancels cabaret night after man climbs building and ‘threatens to jump off’ – sparking large emergency response blocking access to venue

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London West End’s Kit Kat Club cancels cabaret night after man climbs building and ‘threatens to jump off’ – sparking large emergency response blocking access to venue The Kit Kat club in London’s West End cancelled its cabaret show this evening  For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123 or go to samaritans.org  By Elena … Read more