Body found in search for missing London hikers who disappeared in Italy

Body found in search for missing London hikers who disappeared in Italy

A body has been found in the search for two British men who haven’t been heard from since New Year’s Day, Italian authorities have confirmed. Italy’s alpine rescue service revealed on Wednesday they had found an “unfortunately lifeless” body “buried under the snow” in a high-altitude area in the Dolomites. The two men from London … Read more

Lola Anderson’s journey from Richmond to Olympic glory and MBE

Lola Anderson’s journey from Richmond to Olympic glory and MBE

Lola Anderson has been recognised in the New Year Honours for her remarkable contribution to rowing. The 22-year-old, originally from Richmond, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Lola’s journey in rowing began at the age of 14 after watching Team GB rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning win gold at … Read more

Are WFH Fridays here to stay? Sadiq Khan’s £24m cheap fares plan to lure Londoners back to the office ‘flops’

Are WFH Fridays here to stay? Sadiq Khan’s £24m cheap fares plan to lure Londoners back to the office ‘flops’

Sir Sadiq Khan’s £24m scheme that offered cheaper Tube and train fares on Fridays made “no noticeable difference” to the number of people travelling into central London, an official analysis has found. The mayor’s “off peak Fridays” initiative ran for 13 weeks, starting on March 8 and concluding on May 31. The temporary scrapping of … Read more

Shop closures in January 2025: Full list including New Look and Shoe Zone

Shop closures in January 2025: Full list including New Look and Shoe Zone

A number of high street retailers are continuing to close stores throughout January. Due to the growth of online shopping and the emergence of out-of-town retail parks, many stores are closing, creating difficult times for stores in Britain’s high streets. Retailers are increasingly blaming changes in the Government budget for the impact of the cost … Read more

Hour-by-hour south London weather amid yellow warning for snow

Hour-by-hour south London weather amid yellow warning for snow

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow covering parts of south London, but the most snow forecast today is a sleet shower. The warning is in place from 9am until midnight today (January 8) and covers parts of south London including Orpington and Croydon. Some areas in south England, including parts … Read more