Wales and Chelsea women’s captain Sophie Ingle’s been made an OBE.

Surrey Heath resident and Queen guitarist Brian May has been given a knighthood for his services to music and charity.

The ‘Great British Spring Clean Award 2023’ recognises promotion, engagement, and delivery of The Great British Spring Clean Campaign.

The award is open to local authorities who took part in the campaign in 2022.

Marler had been charged by the RFU for 'prejudicial conduct' following his role in a verbal altercation that sparked a mini brawl in Tuesday's Premiership clash at the Stoop in Twickenham.

The 32-year-old accepted the charge as he was handed his punishment at a disciplinary hearing on Friday.

On Friday December 23^rd between 9pm -10pm the victim, aged in her 70s, was subjected to a serious sexual assault in the vicinity of Ledbury Road.

Police are working to urgently trace 35-year-old James Bex, in connection with the incident.

The scheme was organised by Crossroads Care Richmond, a non-profit organisation and network partner of Carers Trust.

The team raised £2665 in their ‘Show an Act of Kindness at Christmas’ to lift the spirits of often lonely older carers.

Over 70 per cent of carers were reported as having extreme lack of social contact and one long-term health problem themselves.

The scheme was organised by Crossroads Care Richmond, a non-profit organisation and network partner of Carers Trust.

The team raised £2665 in their ‘Show an Act of Kindness at Christmas’ to lift the spirits of often lonely older carers.

Over 70 per cent of carers were reported as having extreme lack of social contact and one long-term health problem themselves.

Dame Westwood died peacefully aged 81, surrounded by her family at her home in Clapham on Thursday evening.

Described as the “Queen of British Fashion”, fans have left messages and flowers outside the Nightingale Lane home.

A filing to Companies House on the 22nd of December has confirmed that friend Jeff Banks is now director of Vivienne Westwood Ltd.

The South East Coast Ambulance Service is urging people to only call 999 in an absolute emergency.

The service which covers Brighton, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent and Surrey is under pressure along with the Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust.

The Halifax says the price of a home in the town rose on average by almost £94,000 during 2022 to stand at £587 thousand.

Woking’s good links to London were a major draw for homebuyers.

But it was a northern city which recorded the biggest percentage increase.

House prices in York went up more than 23 per cent, compared to 19 per cent in Woking.

The council says real Christmas trees can be recycled for free using the council’s annual collection service.

Unused artificial trees or Christmas decorations as well as electronics can also be taken to the community reuse shop.

It comes after an increase staff sickness. 

One doctor from Brighten who had worked for A&E for 22 years said he had seen ‘nothing like this’

A surrey and Sussex spokesperson said the trust also faced challenges in discharging patient to create capacity for those patients coming in. 

Its after passengers reported a strange smell on the flight which forced the crew to make the U-turn to Heathrow.

Emergency services were at the scene, but this was just as a precaution and was all cleared by 7pm 

After an inspection it was put down to a technical issue which remains unknown.

Over half of the ground floor flat was damaged by the blaze. 

Three fire engines from Clapham, Battersea and Brixton fire stations attended the incident. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Around 1,000 members of the PCS union, many of whom work in passport control, began walking out yesterday.

The action will continue until December 31st.Civil servants will join military personnel to cover absent striking workers at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow airports, as well as the Port of Newhaven.

A spokesperson for Heathrow said the airport experienced "no issues" resulting from the first series of strikes.

The Team GB Olympian has scored two goals so far this season, both in the Women's Champions League.

Ingle returned for a second spell at Chelsea in 2018, when she joined from Liverpool.

It’s signed a letter in support of the Local Government Association, charity Sustain and national Directors of Public Health campaign for better access and increased funding of the Government/NHS Healthy Start programme. 

The NHS Healthy Start card provides money to low-income mums-to-be and families with children of 4 and under specifically for healthy food, milk, baby formula and free vitamins.

Kate Stringer and Sarah Prime received their silver awards from The Chief Midwifery Officer when she visited the hospital in Redhill.

Sarah was nominated for her work to improve safety and risk management in relation to the Saving Babies Lives care bundle.

Kate provided invaluable support during periods of pressure and introduced innovations to improve the experience for local women.

They are seeking volunteers to staff buildings such as cafes, community centres and libraries

Tasks for volunteers include making visitors feel welcome, providing hot drinks and leading activities.

More information can be found on the Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead Website.  

The suggestions include restricting vehicles cutting through residential streets, to help tackle the climate crisis and reduce road danger.

 Alongside the Low Traffic Neighbourhood, wider street improvements are also being proposed.

 More information can be found on Lambeth Council’s Twitter page.

 A new video from the NHS shows Carreen meeting Lauren, the woman who needed medicine to stop her body attacking itself and her unborn baby.

There are around 2,000 active donors in London, but at least double that is needed.

Although England relied on imports for more than 20 years, supplies are now under pressure around the world, making donations more important.

Spurs play competitively for the first time in six weeks when they travel to Brentford today.

Conte says he won't be alone in feeling the turnaround between the end of the World Cup and the resumption of the top flight is too short.

Ten crews were called to the site just before 5am on Wednesday where they found the transfer station alight. 

Around 50 tonnes of waste was burning and residents nearby were urged to shut their windows due to the smoke. 

There were no reports of any injuries but the centre was closed for the day and residents with prior bookings had to move them. 

Preparations have been disrupted by their key striker being charged with more than 250 alleged breaches of betting rules.

Frank says they haven't thought about adding to their attacking options in January as cover for any potential suspension for Toney.

Police were called at 11.50pm on Saturday to Bedfont Road. 

A 58-year-old woman died at the scene. 

The driver stopped and has not been arrested. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.

Royal Mail was unable to deliver letters after employees staged two days of strike action yesterday in a row over jobs, pay and conditions.

Andy Furey is deputy General Secretary at the Wimbledon-based Communication Workers Union.

He says they're ready for more talks next week.

Whilst many tuck into turkey at home, they'll be going through their final preparations on the training ground for tomorrow's Premier League match.

Silva feels it's important the day isn't completely taken over by football, though.

The Christmas Tree Appeal has raised over £70,000 this year. 

The  money is used to buy toys for children from low income families, in foster care, refuges, care homes, or hospitals. 

The appeal is going to keep running until the 31st of December.

He's led the club to statement wins over Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal since gaining promotion to the Premier League 18 months ago.

Frank says he's hoping they continue to make progress heading into the new year.

A young 12-year-old in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital says it’s made him “really happy” after days in hospital.

 Chelsea Women captain Magdalena Eriksson says it’s a shame that they can’t visit Kingston hospital as a squad this year, but it’s important they spread “as much festive cheer” where they can.’

 Tracey Shaw, from Kingston Hospital, says the gesture “truly lights up the face of a child who may be feeling upset and scared”.