Plans have been put forward to extend the opening hours of a Little Waitrose store to 24 hours daily, with locals fearing the change would be an ‘utter disaster’. Bromley Council has received an application to allow the store to sell alcohol during the extended hours. The store is part of a Shell petrol station … Read more
I spent the weekend at a stunning holiday home in Folkestone with wonderful views and direct access to the beach. Shoreline recently joined Folkestone after being completed earlier this year, following a four-year construction project, and is the work of architects acme. Shoreline recently joined Folkestone after being completed earlier this year, following a four-year … Read more
An appeal has been launched to help identify the body of a man found in remote woods exactly 45 years ago. They mystery of the ‘Glamorgan Man’ has baffled authorities for nearly five decades. On December 9, 1979, the skeletal remains of a man were found in Rheola Forest near Resolven in Glamorgan. He is … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images) These are your rugby headlines on Monday, December 9. Welsh talent sends Gatland reminder Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards sent Warren Gatland a timely reminder of what he can offer with a fine second-half display in his side’s 30-14 win over the Lions. The 21-year-old came off the bench at half-time … Read more
Train services in parts of England and Wales remain disrupted following Storm Darragh, with several lines closed due to fallen trees and debris. Great Western Railway said passengers should “not attempt to travel” between Swansea and Carmarthen until at least noon, or on the Looe, St Ives and Gunnislake branch lines in Cornwall until at … Read more
When it comes to Christmas dinner, timing is everything, especially with those all-important roast potatoes. The crispy, golden perfection we all crave can take forever to achieve, but one food expert insists you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen. In fact, you can have the perfect roasties on the table in just 35 … Read more
A mum of two is looking forward to family adventures in a caravan in Wales and Scotland after winning £110,304.60 on the EuroMillions. Sheena Clayton, 37, who works as a carer almost missed out on The National Lottery EuroMillions draw on Friday 22 November. Sheena, who had just finished a night shift the morning of … Read more
A teacher appeared in court accused of multiple child sex offences and rape. Gary Vigar is charged with three counts of sexual activity with a child, three counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, one count of rape and one count of sexual activity without consent. The 32-year-old previously worked … Read more
Some Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week due to planned engineering work. The work will affect trains from Today (December 9) through to the end of the week (December 13). We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this … Read more
Croydon Council has revealed the final list of 13 assets it will sell to address its historic £1.4bn debt burden. Among the council’s more ‘sensitive’ assets are several car parks and a scout hut. While Croydon’s Mayor Jason Perry insists the decision to proceed was necessary to ensure financial stability, he admits the three-stage sale … Read more