All posts tagged: west London

Flood alert issued for five London postcodes near River Thames – full list

Flood alert issued for five London postcodes near River Thames – full list

Published by Sam Flores

A flood alert has been issued for five London postcodes as experts say it’s ‘possible’ on Thursday. The Environment Agency has warned the River Thames is at risk of flooding in west London due to high tides. It believes flooding could occur between 2:45am and 6:45am on Thursday (July 16). It has listed five postcodes at risk of flooding. They are SW14, SW15, TW1, TW9, and W4. However, its alert says it does not expect properties to flood. The alert, posted on Wednesday (July 15), said: “High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. “Flooding is possible from 2:45am to 6:45am on July 16. The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.60 mAOD at 4:45am July 16. “We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Putney Embankment (SW15), Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4), Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14), Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9), Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock. “Flooding of properties is not expected.” The Environment Agency flood warning for …

London borough’s staff ‘mistakenly’ used council credit card to pay for haircut and podcast subscriptions

London borough’s staff ‘mistakenly’ used council credit card to pay for haircut and podcast subscriptions

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On one occasion, a council officer “inadvertently” used the council card to pay £90 for their haircut. The council said: “At the time, both cards were very similar in appearance and colour, and they mistakenly selected the wrong card when making the payment. The cardholder has repaid the £90.00 to the Council.” Source link

‘End of an era’: Heartbreak as beloved West London Indian restaurant shuts after 46 years

‘End of an era’: Heartbreak as beloved West London Indian restaurant shuts after 46 years

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An Indian restaurant that hosted a ‘lifetime of memories’ has shut suddenly after more than 45 years in West London. Rajdoot closed its doors in Ruislip Manor for the final time on Sunday, July 5. Announcing the sad news online, the family-run institution on Windmill Hill cited “many obstacles” that caused the business to struggle. These include a devastating fire in 2018, the Covid pandemic, personal issues and, in more recent times, energy bill hikes. The owners said: “We have been established since 1980. We have made Ruislip Manor our home since. We have made great friends, some have attended our weddings and children’s birthdays. “I am sure many of you have made memories that will last a life time in our restaurant such as first dates, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays, mothers and Father’s Day and even weddings.” They went on to thank diners for their ‘loyalty and custom’, sharing the decision to shut was made with a ‘heavy heart’. “We as a family are very sad to leave this family establishment,” Rajdoot added. News …

London Underground sex offender jailed again after threatening to ‘stab’ police officers

London Underground sex offender jailed again after threatening to ‘stab’ police officers

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A convicted sex offender who assaulted two women on the London Underground has been jailed again after threatening to stab British Transport Police (BTP) officers because he was angry that details of his crimes and custody photo had been made public. Mansoor Ahmed, 31, of Blackthorn Avenue, west London, launched a hate-filled tirade after calling BTP’s First Contact Centre. On July 3, Ahmed was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to Threatening Communications, Possession of Cannabis, and a Public Order offence. The call was made on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 27, when Ahmed contacted BTP and provided the reference number for his own case. His complaint centred on a 2020 investigation into the sexual assault of two women on the London Underground, offences for which he had been convicted and sentenced to two years and two months in prison. Enraged that details of his convictions and his custody photograph had been released following his conviction, Ahmed subjected the call handler to nearly 14 minutes of abuse. During the call, he made …

Noel Gallagher ‘smitten’ as he ‘dates woman more than half his age’

Noel Gallagher ‘smitten’ as he ‘dates woman more than half his age’

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Noel Gallagher is said to be dating a woman more than half his age. The Oasis rocker, 58, was spotted on a night out in London with new partner Nina Johnson, 28, as the Oasis songwriter continues a high‑profile year that has already seen the band’s reunion tour dominate headlines. The pair were seen leaving The Hart gastropub in Marylebone, West London, on Thursday (25.05.26) night after spending several hours together, with pictures of the pair together published by The Sun on Sunday. (24.05.26) It comes after it emerged in March Noel had split from former girlfriend Sally Mash, a private members’ club boss. Noel and Nina, who works for an events company, were photographed smiling before getting into a waiting car. An onlooker told The Sun: “They were laughing and joking, but keeping a slight distance so they did not look like a couple. However, there was no mistaking the spark between them and they were clearly together. They had been engrossed in each other’s company inside and spent hours together, just the two …

Mother and son die after getting into ‘difficulty’ in water at London park

Mother and son die after getting into ‘difficulty’ in water at London park

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A mother and her young son have died after getting into “difficulty” in the water at a west London park, police said. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Elthorne Park in Ealing just before 4.30pm on Saturday, where a woman and child were recovered from the water. Both died at the scene, the force said. In a statement, police said an investigation is underway, but their deaths are not being treated as suspicious. Police are working to identify the pair’s next of kin. Elthorne Park in Ealing, west London (PA) Detective Superintendent Pete Thackray, from the Met’s west area command unit, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a woman and her young child have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with their loved ones. “I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of the first responders and members of the public who did their very best in an incredibly challenging situation. “While an investigation into what took place is underway, all initial indications are that the circumstances are not suspicious.” In …

Waymo ‘driverless’ taxi ploughs into London crime scene after double stabbing

Waymo ‘driverless’ taxi ploughs into London crime scene after double stabbing

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A Waymo “driverless” taxi drove into a crime scene in west London as it was being tested on the streets of the capital. Dramatic video posted on TikTok shows the moment the vehicle careers into a police cordon in Harlesden as officers investigate a double stabbing. The white car – which is designed to be full autonomous – can be seen crashing into the crime scene, seemingly oblivious of a police vehicle’s flashing lights and siren and ‘Do Not Cross’ tape stretched across the road. After the car brakes sharply to a stop, two police officers are seen engaging in conversation with a person sitting in the car before it reverses away. A spokesman for Waymo told the Daily Mail the car was being manually driven at the time – and that the driver involved had been suspended. He said “initial analysis suggests” the car would have identified the danger and stopped had it been in automated mode. The firm added: “We sincerely apologise for any disruption caused by this validation driver, who was operating …