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The Southern trains running through Croydon and Sutton affected this week
Due to planned engineering work, several Southern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses as we head into the first week after Easter.
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Richmond hailed as capital of female entrepreneurship
Richmond upon Thames has emerged as a hub for female entrepreneurship with three residents recognised among the UK’s 100 most The post Richmond hailed as capital of female entrepreneurship appeared first on South West Londoner....

Person dies after incident at Putney station causing major delays
A person has died after an incident at Putney station, causing major delays at London Waterloo.
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Man taken to hospital after being hit by train at busy central London station
A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a train at a central London station.
Danny Dyer gives his 'most honest interview ever' in brand new ITV show
Actor Danny Dyer has shared that he gave his "most honest" interview in ITV's new show, The Assembly.
Pope Francis's will in full confirming simple burial after death aged 88
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on April 21, and his will decreed that he had a simple underground tomb.

New London map shows most deprived neighbourhoods - where nearly half of kids living in poverty
Almost half of children are living in poverty in London’s most deprived neighbourhood - see how your area compares

Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.
Major disruption at Clapham Junction station due to 'emergency services' incident
An emergency services incident is causing major delays to services at Clapham Junction station.

South Harrow crash leaves woman, 62, in hospital and busy road closed for hours by police
Long queues have been reported along the A312 with many London bus routes diverted


The latest Ealing restaurants, cafes and canteens handed food hygiene ratings
13 Ealing establishments have fresh ratings

Union flag to fly at half mast at royal residences following Pope Francis' death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death this morning (April 21), the Union flag will be flown half mast at royal residences where the King is not in residence.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'deeply saddened' following Pope Francis' death
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shared a tribute on X.
King Charles and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88
King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid a joint tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88.
What are the plans for Pope Francis' funeral and where will he be buried?
What are the plans for the funeral of Pope Francis and where will he be buried after passing away at the age of 88.
Busy London station CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident
Holborn station has closed due to an "emergency services" incident.
What is the papal conclave process? How the new Pope is elected
What is the papal conclave process? Find out how the new Pope is elected following Pope Francis' death.
Who will the next Pope be? See who will succeed Pope Francis in the Vatican
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, which will lead many to wonder who will succeed him as the next Pope in the Vatican
Pope Francis' last public appearance was just a day before his death
Pope Francis has died aged 88. His last public appearance came just a day before he died.
What is a papal funeral and what happens when the Pope dies?
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), but what happens now?