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Safia Ali, who was in her 50s, was walking down Brixton Road near the junction with Handforth Road when she was killed. After she was hit by a tow truck and then struck by a car in south London has been named. Woman killed after being hit by tow truck and then car in south London named Safia Ali, who was in her 50s, was walking down Brixton Road near the junction with Handforth Road when she was killed shortly before 7pm on October 1. She was first struck by the tow truck, which did not stop, then hit by…

Why is the UK still so poorly prepared for extreme weather? It is 2025 and we have an abundance of weather warnings but yet flooding, disruption and transport chaos aplenty. So how should the nation prepares for another period of unsettled conditions. Not only were New Year celebrations cancelled and train journeys disrupted due to wild winds, but alerts about potentially life-threatening cold weather conditions also hit the headlines ahead of this this weekend. Why is the UK still so poorly prepared for extreme weather As we see year on year, large areas of the UK can struggle to cope…

Coffee chain Insomnia brews up profit of €2.5m. The firm behind Insomnia coffee chain brewed up more than a threefold increase in pre-tax profits to €2.49m during 2023, the company’s latest financial accounts show. Accounts filed by BHJ Holdings Ltd show the group recorded a sharp increase in profits, as revenues increased by 7%, from €37.32m to €39.87m. The pre-tax profits of €2.49m for 2023 follow pre-tax profits of €797,236 in 2022. The directors, Harry O’Kelly, John Clohisey, and Barry Kehoe said they were satisfied with the performance of the group in 2023 “and will look to further grow the…

Before we tuck in to a whole new year of feasting in the capital, it’s time to look back at London’s best restaurants in 2024 and these are the restaurants we’d go back to in a heartbeat and that’s the criteria of the Top Ten Restaurants of 2024. London’s best restaurants in 2024 From a Korean restaurant with a dish so delicious we just had to go back for seconds to the best pizzeria in Europe, we dined at some truly incredible London eateries in the last 12 months. But after much deliberation, we finally came up with our official…

Fast food chain from Netherlands has launched in London, Fat Phill’s is said to have ‘the best’ burgers in Amsterdam, it is being dubbed as a ‘Mcdonald’s beater’ – which is good news for all those who are boycotting the big American chain. We’ve seen an influx of American and Canadian fast food chains setting up shop in London lately, but a burger joint from the Netherlands has just opened its doors. Fast food chain from Netherlands has launched in London Fat Phill’s, which is said to be home to Amsterdam’s ‘best burger’, has quietly launched in Clapham Junction, serving…

London welcomes 2025 with dazzling fireworks display despite the weather concerns millions tune in for a spectacular display on the embankment. 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake in asian culture and London responded with a better and bigger than last year the skyline in London has been lit up with stunning fireworks as the UK welcomes in the New Year. London welcomes 2025 with dazzling fireworks 2025 has kicked off with a bang as huge crowds filled the capital’s streets to watch the display. The River Thames, Big Ben and the London Eye have been illuminated with the colourful…

South Korean court issues warrant to detain impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol. As his supporters stage a rally demanding the arrest of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outside of the Constitutional Court in Seoul. South Korean anti-corruption agency said on Tuesday a court has issued a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials said in a statement that the Seoul Western District Court issued the warrant to detain Mr Yoon over his short-lived martial law decree earlier this month. The agency said it is investigating whether his declaration of martial…

Sadiq Khan is the first person to be elected to three terms as london mayor (Picture: Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty Images) Sadiq Khan has been handed a knighthood in the New Year Honours list – even after more than 200,000 people signed a petition against the move. The Mayor of London is one of a handful of politicians to receive top honours ahead of the new year. Emily Thornberry MP, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, has been made a dame while Andy Street, who recently lost re-election as West Midlands Mayor, has been knighted. But the gong…

A GCI visual of the upgraded london Liverpool Street station concourse (Picture: Network Rail) London Liverpool Street station is set for a major refurbishment in the new year. Plans have taken a step forward for the revamp of the UK’s busiest railway station which has links to the Elizabeth line, London Underground and Stansted Express services. Network Rail has unveiled its plans to upgrade the station because it sees ‘significant overcrowding,’ access is difficult for people with disabilities luggage and small children and that the station layout can ‘confusing’ for passengers. The station – which saw 94,499,824 passengers last year…

Isaac Donkoh, aka Young Dizz, released the new rap on Christmas day celebrating his early release from prison. The gang member freed from jail early by Labour has boasted of ‘raising the crime rate’ since his release in a new rap. However, that is part of the lyrics of the song, similar to what rappers like Drake and Snoop Dogg ‘spit’ in their songs. Gang member freed early by Labour brags of ‘raising the crime rate’ in new rap Drill rapper Isaac Donkoh, also known as Young Dizz, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison in 2019…

Department of Health sought 27% tax hike on sugary drinks The Department of Health wanted to hike the tax on sugary drinks by more than a quarter in the budget because of a sharp rise in the sale of energy drinks.The department was looking for a 27% increase in the tax levied on soft drinks saying it was needed to keep up with inflation.They also said while manufacturers had cut sugar levels in their drinks, demand had been rising for more unhealthy energy beverages.A submission prepared for Finance Minister Jack Chambers ahead of Budget 2025 said: “[This] raises public health…

Eurostar Chaos this morning as more than 800 passengers were stuck on a trapped in Channel Tunnel for over two hours. Passengers were eventually evacuated to Calais in France to wait for a replacement train. The nightmare started as the train had departed London St Pancras at 6:01 am this morning and was due to arrive at Paris Gare du Nord at 9.20 Parisian time. But around an hour into the journey, the Eurostar service broke down in the channel. Eurostar chaos Gaby Koppel, a television producer told The Independent: ‘We stopped in the tunnel about an hour into the…

This cafe in the UK has made it onto a list of the most legendary restaurants in the world (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images) The UK is home to some marvellous places to eat, but you might not think so after looking at a list of the most legendary restaurants in the world. That’s because only one UK eatery made it onto a list of the top 100, and it’s not even really a restaurant, it’s a café. E Pellicci on Bethnal Green Road in london came in at number 83 in the rankings. The art deco café, founded…

These images are from The World Nature Photography award winners. The top award went to Tracey Lund from the UK for her image of two gannets under the water off the coast of the Shetland Islands. The best nature images from 2024 Difference – Stokksnes, Iceland Two gannets under the water – Shetland Islands Under a mother’s guidance – Amboseli national park, Kenya The Dangerous Toy – Coronado Islands, Baja California, Mexico Blue watery veins, glacial braids and golden sediment – Iceland A female orca splitting a herring bait ball – Skjervøy, Norway

The day a London bus jumped Tower Bridge to avoid disaster is tale that will fill every pub quiz in 2025. Because of all the trivia about London’s iconic public transport, one example sounds a little too extraordinary to be true. A few days after Christmas 1952, a London bus jumped the gap between the two halves of Tower Bridge’s road section after it started to open. If something similar happened today, it might sound like a publicity stunt or a terrorist incident. A matter of life or death But for driver Albert Gunter it was more or less a…

Two reporters and a police officer killed in gang attack in Haiti forcing the closure of a hospital on Christmas Eve. Two reporters were killed and several were wounded on Tuesday in a gang attack in Haiti on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital, Haiti news media reported. A police officer was also killed in the attack Street gangs forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year and authorities had pledged to reopen the facility in Haiti’s capital on Christmas Eve. But as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire. Robest Dimanche, a…

A commuter falls into moving train that sends him spinning. The shocking footage has emerged of the moment a man tripped and was dragged by an oncoming train in London’s Blackfriars station. Govia Thameslink released the footage, showing the moment a suited man walked precariously close to the passing train, far past the yellow line. After stepping close to the track, the man appeared to trip slightly before falling and getting his bag caught below. Commuter falls into moving train that sends him spinning He fell and spun around before managing to get away from the platform edge as other…

Gordon Ramsay takes wife to his own restaurant for 28th wedding anniversary. Gordon and Tana dressed to the nines for the lavish meal. Gordon Ramsay has revealed that he took his wife out to his own restaurant for their 28th wedding anniversary. Taking to social media, the world-famous chef revealed that he and Tana had an ‘incredible meal… at his own restaurant. Gordon Ramsay – worth £175,000,000 – takes wife to his own restaurant for 28th wedding anniversary ‘Incredible anniversary dinner at one of the most beautiful hotels in the world @thesavoylond @savoygrillgordonramsay Thx,’ Gordon captioned an image of himself…

The Whitebrook in Monmouth, which was one of only six UK restaurants to be awarded a Green Michelin star earlier this year, has recently been given a poor food hygiene rating. The Whitebrook also retained its Michelin Star for the 10th consecutive year back in February. The Welsh restaurant had previously been given one of the poorest food hygiene ratings of one back in late September, but following a re-inspection on November 22, they have now been given the top rating of five stars. The Whitebrook, Monmouth, secures top hygiene rating The Food Hygiene Rating Act 2013 became law in Wales on March…

UK should designate China a national security threat, claims Priti Patel Shadow foreign secretary accuses China of ‘all sorts of incursions in our country’, in a baseless attack against the Chinese. Ahead of trade deal talks with electric cars and Chinese production in the UK.  UK should designate China a national security threat, claims Priti Patel. Alarming and insignificant as always, Priti Patel always harbours criticism for any non-western power, especially when she is motivated. She is doing the bidding of Elon Musk to encourage the UK to resist the influx of superior Chinese electric cars in the UK. UK…

Despite ‘spy’ scandal, Philip Hammond says Britain should now adopt a ‘pragmatic approach to Beijing’ ahead of trade trip. Let China build electric cars in UK, Tory ex-chancellor tells Rachel Reeves ahead of trade trip China should be encouraged to build electric cars and renewable energy technology in the UK as part of a new pragmatic trading relationship that would benefit both countries, a former Tory chancellor has said ahead of a landmark visit by Rachel Reeves to Beijing early in the new year. UK News Philip Hammond, who was chancellor from 2016 to 2019, and the last UK minister…

Housebuilders should lower buyers’ bills with solar panels on every roof, renewable energy charity and company chiefs have urged.The seven chief executives and directors have called on Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to back the Sunshine Bill when MPs debate it in the new year.If MPs back the draft legislation, which the Liberal Democrats’ Max Wilkinson tabled for a debate on January 17, it would bake into law a standard for newbuilds to come with solar panels on their roofs.Mr Wilkinson said the proposal is “just really, really obvious” amid efforts to reduce carbon emissions…

A woman in her 20s has died following a hit-and-run incident in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, earlier today.The woman is believed to be a young mother from the town.The collision occurred around 12.15pm at Bank Place, a narrow road in the town. The woman, who was standing outside a house near large gates, was struck by a silver Ford Transit van.Gardaí are searching for the driver and the vehicle after the van failed to remain at the scene or offer assistance to the injured woman. She was taken to University Hospital Limerick in a critical condition but was later pronounced dead.Gardaí have…

Farmers across Munster can look forward to a new dawn defined by greater power and more financial freedom as they reap the rewards of a co-operatively owned Kerry Dairy Ireland. Marking the end of a long-standing tug-of-war between Kerry Group and the Co-op, the return of Kerry Dairy Ireland to farmers has been hailed as a “fundamental win” for milk suppliers across Munster, clearing the path for a new and more equal relationship between the two entities. The historic deal, which was supported by 82% of eligible members this week, will also see a major economic injection in the Kerry…

A “perfect storm” of bad weather and millions of travellers has resulted in disruption at the start of the Christmas getaway period – with some flights and ferries cancelled due to high winds.The Met Office said yellow warnings for wind,  which came into force at 7am on Saturday, are expected to remain in place until 9pm on Sunday.Warnings remain in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and in England the warnings cover the North East, North West, South West and West Midlands as well as Yorkshire,  Derbyshire and Hampshire.Heathrow Airport announced a “small number of flights” had been cancelled due to “strong…