She adds that “nothing symbolises this Government's track record more than a new rail line which doesn't reach the station."

The Saracens back is expected to be sidelined for around 12 weeks.

Daly suffered the problem during his club's Champions Cup match against Edinburgh.

The council wants people to start talking openly about their feelings.

The authority is also urging residents to become “mental health first aiders” and is offering free trauma training. 

Mayor of Croydon, Jason Perry, says there’s still a lot of work to be done to reduce the stigma associated with mental health. 

Larissa Westcott snuck a phone in for an inmate and left in under their pillow, but it was later found during a search of their cell.

She pleaded guilty and was given an eight-month custodial sentence, suspended for two years, ordered to pay £500 and a victim surcharge.

She must also complete 30 rehabilitation sessions, with 17 hours’ unpaid work within the next 12 months.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan appears in the game in block form to introduce the players to the world.

It’s targeted at primary school children, asking them to reimagine Croydon to be “greener, safer and more prosperous”.

The brigade was called to Upper Tooting Road at 12:30 and the fire was out just over an hour later.

 Part of the kitchen on the ground floor has been damaged by the blaze.

 There are no reports of any injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

It was aptly spotted near the Three Horseshoe Pub on Tuesday evening.

The animal has been taken in and given a “stable with plenty of hay and bedding” until the owner comes forward.

But people on social media have expressed concern about the state of the pony. 

This year’s theme is ‘ordinary people’ which aims to act as a prompt for anyone to challenge prejudice when they see it.   

Marcel Ladenheim from Surbiton was awarded a British Empire Medal for his work surrounding Holocaust education. 

The 83-year-old says the war in Ukraine makes today’s message even more important.  

The south of the borough committee unanimously approved the plans, saying it will make roads safer and reduce pollution. 

70% of roads in the borough are already limited to 20mph. 

It’s believed that a grant of around £30,000 from Transport for London will cover the cost of installing signs and other infrastructure.

 

Police have now publicly released an e-fit regarding the incident on Saxon Avenue on the 5th of October 2019. 

The suspect is described as a white man in his 40s, with a two-inch scar under his right eye, and a tattoo of a pocket watch on his right hand. 

Its parent firm, IDS, says there have been 18 days of walkouts by employees fighting modernisation plans and demanding better pay. 

Feltham MP Seema Malhotra is calling for an inquiry into the upper levels of management at Royal Mail. 

She says that there are issues with the organisation that need investigation.

Royal Mail says its dividends were possible due to restructuring and parcel volumes.

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day across the world.   

People killed in the more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur are also remembered on this day annually. 

The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, Clive Woodbridge, will deliver a speech before the tower is lit up.  

Two busts, each weighing around 27 kilograms, were stolen from a home on Embercourt Road on Monday at around 1am.

They both Greco-Roman in style.

The banking giant has announced a further 23 branches across the country are to shut their doors between April and June. 

NatWest confirmed last October that it would close 43 branches across Britain this year. 

The Kitchen Cupboard Clear-out is encouraging people to raid their cupboards for food they won’t use and donate it. 

The leftovers will go in Merton’s Community Fridge for distribution to those facing food poverty in the borough.  

Nearly 15 million tonnes of food and drink is thrown away in the UK every year and nearly half of this is deemed fit to consume. 

A mini digger was found burnt out and destroyed on Tuesday night in Tyrrells Wood.

Officers investigating are asking anyone with information to come forward.

You can contact them on 101 or via Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

The aim is for people to share their favourite food with neighbours while discovering new ways of cooking.

Richmond council says it’s also a chance for people to socialise and combat loneliness. 

The event is taking place on Saturday February the 11th at United Response Enterprise Hub between midday and 2pm. 

38 year old Chris Lee appeared at Isleworth Crown Court earlier where he entered a not guilty plea and was granted unconditional bail. 

The alleged offence happened in November 2021 when he was off duty. 

The Met says the Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed and PC Lee has been suspended.

Officers were called at 10:15 to reports a car had collided with a lamppost on the roundabout at the Painshill junction.

They arrested him on suspicion of drink driving and they closed the roundabout and the A3 southbound below.

This was so the damaged lamppost and car could be removed.

There are no reports of any injuries.

He replaced Eddie Jones last month and is preparing for his first match in charge in the Six Nations against Scotland at Twickenham next Saturday.

Youngs, who was coached by Borthwick at Leicester tells us their training sessions are very thorough.

A number of forces are to hold a joint investigation into the disruption that took place over three days from the 7th. 

Adverse effects include financial loss and missed medical appointments. 

Demonstrators had to be removed from a number of overhead gantries and also blocked entry to the Cobham Services during the disruption. 

The 28-year-old's thought to have been walking a number of the animals when it happened.

Officers say the criminal investigation’s closed - and the eight dogs involved are being held for forensic tests.

Erherhe, also known as Rae Rae, hasn’t been seen since yesterday.

She is described as 5ft tall and was wearing black leggings, a green t-shirt that says “Don’t underestimate the power of kindness”.

Her hair is also wrapped and covered.

Anyone with any information on her whereabouts is urged to contact police on 101.

 Kingston’s latest art installation has been unveiled at Riverside Walk this afternoon. 

“Chimps Are Family” is a set of life-sized bronzes created by world- renowned artists Gillie and Marc.  

They’re moving down river from their previous home at London Bridge as part of an ongoing conservation awareness project.

It’s estimated 80% of the 150,000 chimpanzees across the world will face a population decline of 80% over the next 30 years. 

Viraleze, which is already available in pharmacies, currently treats colds and respiratory viruses. 

But doctors at the hospitals want to research whether it could be effective in treating COVID.

They are looking for 160 people who have the virus, to take part in their study.  

On Tuesday, at just after 10pm, police were called to Coombe Road.

The victim said he’d been approached by the pair, and they’d taken his property at knifepoint.

He wasn’t injured and nobody has been arrested so far.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

The council says they’re aware of the situation at Depot Road and that teams are “addressing the situation”. 

The encampment is around 200 metres from the Town Hall.

So far, 61 people involved with the M25 protests have been charged, and three have been convicted. 

Officers from Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Thames Valley, The Met and Surrey had to climb onto the motorway gantries to retrieve protesters. 

Detective Chief Inspector Natalie Morris says while many people were simply delayed, they want to speak to anyone who missed appointments, work or life events.

The Guardian claims the current deputy Prime Minister and Esher and Walton MP is now facing a much broader investigation into bullying allegations.

Most of the claims are linked to his first spell as Justice Secretary but he’s always insisted he's "behaved professionally."

Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness is up for the Best Charity or Social Enterprise Award. 

The other finalists in the category are Kingston Voluntary Action, Momentum and RBKares.

The winner will be revealed in March. 

When Viraleze was initially launched, it claimed to be nearly 100% efficient at treating the disease. 

However, it was pulled from shelves when those claims were deemed to be “bold” and needed further verification. 

The NHS trust is now intending to recruit 160 people who have tested positive for a human trial.

It’s believed to have taken place in the viewpoint car park near Epsoms Downs Racecourse at around 11.30pm last night. 

The car is believed to be an older-style black 4x4, and the passenger was described as being between 18-20 years old, of heavy build, and with short blonde hair. 

It’s unknown what the driver looked like. 

Anyone with information should contact Surrey Police, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

The hooker says he's "enjoyed every minute" of his time at the Twickenham based club, since joining from Bath in 2021.

Walker's likely to feature in the Six Nations opener with Scotland a week on Saturday.

A special bus is being set up outside St Peter’s Church Hall in London Road.

The check-up involves a scan and a finger-prick blood test with those showing signs of possible liver damage offered extra support.

It’s part of a number of Liver Week events running over the next few days in the borough.

A Low Traffic Neighbourhood banning motor vehicles was implemented in Tolworth Road in December 2021.

But those living in nearby roads say the move only increased traffic in their streets and some restrictions were lifted. 

The bollards have now been removed and the latest “no left hand turn” will remain in place for 6 months for consultation.  

Half of the four women's singles semi-finalists at the Australian Open are from those countries.

The All-England Club imposed the rule because of the invasion of Ukraine.

King says Wimbledon should follow other tournaments by allowing players from affected countries to compete under a neutral flag.

Multiple police units attended the scene just before 4pm following reports of a male seen in possession of a knife.

Kingston Council CCTV tracked the suspect to outside Iceland where he was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

He remains in custody.

The Gambling Commission says the firm, which runs 11 websites, took seven weeks to contact someone who was flagged for erratic and extended play.

Sutton MP Paul Scully is in charge of a review into the gambling act, which was last updated in 2005.

He says that the rise of online gambling since then has brought a lot of opportunities and concerns.

Road closures were in place while emergency services dealt with the incident on  Streatham High Road.

The woman was taken to hospital where her injuries were not life threatening or changing. 

All roads were re-opened by 1pm.

In early January, a man attempted to escape officers while carrying numerous bags of drugs and a knife.

On Monday, a court sentenced a suspect to 16 months behind bars.

Vehicles most targeted in this type of theft are Lexus, Toyota, Honda and BMW 1 and 3 Series. 

Police are holding a free marking event in Old Deer Car Park between 10am and 1pm on Saturday.

They say it’s in response to thefts that have been occurring across the borough. 

The team at British Heart Foundation spotted the item and sent it to their online hub in Leeds so it could be verified.

The item was then listed online where it sold for £9,766.

The money raised from the sale will support the charity's work fighting heart and circulatory diseases.

Chelsea travel to Tottenham in the quarter finals of the League Cup tonight.

Hayes says all top-flight stadiums should have under soil heating like in the Premier League.

One of the victims was hit from behind with a stun gun, another was slashed with a knife, and a watch worth £100,000 was stolen. 

The robbers drove away in a stolen car with false number plates, and police needed to search through 30-40 possible vehicles to find which it was. 

Two men from Fulham and another from Romford have been given prison sentences.

768 new homes were delivered between April 2021 and March last year which is a 146% increase on those built in 2020. 

This is in contrast to the figure of 647 set for the borough by ministers.

At the same time, the average life expectancy of residents in Elmbridge continues to exceed the national average.

David Carrick pleaded guilty to sex offences against multiple women over a period spanning two decades.

He was based in Merton during the time of his first complaints and offences.

One victim is preparing to sue the Met for repeated failures to identify Carrick as a risk to the public.

The school streets have been approved for an 18 month trial. 

The aim is to make pupils safer, encourage more active journeys, and cut down on school run traffic. 

It brings the total number of school street schemes in the borough to 33.

Connie was born with a “dead bowel,” and it was initially believed that the procedure was high risk and could have questionable results. 

However, after 95 days of surgery and care, the results were so good that it was decided she needed no further support. 

Her mum Deborah says “they worked with us every day, and gave us so much time” and made it feel like “Connie was their only patient”.

The hosts missed the opportunity to go fifth in the Premier League.

Silva says they didn't make their dominance count when they were on top.

Their WSL game against Liverpool was abandoned because of a frozen pitch at Kingsmeadow after six minutes of play.

Hayes says the top tier should be treated the same as the men's Premier League where all stadiums have technology installed to prevent frozen pitches.

The Balham Safer Neighbourhood Team entered the building and found the dealers cache of drugs and other illegal items.

Hundreds of grams of Class A drugs were seized.

Officers worked with housing teams to secure the property.

Conducted over a three day period last week, the aim was to stop high harm offenders from using roads and rails to transport drugs.

More than 1,200 officers focused on arterial routes and motorways in and around London including the M25 and the A40 in Hammersmith.

Over 170 suspects where arrested, of which 21 were made by Surrey Police.

The boy stabbed 18 year-old Hazrat Wali on playing fields in Twickenham - in front of players in a school rugby match.

That morning the defendant was given a rehabilitation order for previously being found in possession of a knife.

Jurors convicted him of manslaughter.

He'll be sentenced in March.

54 year old Henry Brown is wanted in connection with a burglary in Wandsworth.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 101.

The Premier League club have put a number of their new players on to long term contracts, allowing them to spread the transfer fee over a number of years.

European football's governing body will now set a five year limit.

Clubs can be banned from competitions for breaking regulations.

Clear, Hold Build will aim to rid an area of gangs and maintain a hold over the location to prevent other gangs from taking control.

Officers will then work with people living in those areas to build up a resilience to criminal activity.  

Policing and Crime Minister and Croydon South MP Chris Philp says the scheme has trialled well in other parts of the UK. 

Hazrat Wali was attacked in Craneford Way Playing Fields in October 2021. 

He had been sitting with a female friend when he was attacked. 

The 17-year-old, who stabbed the victim in the right side of his body, was cleared of murder.

He claimed he had acted out of self-defence, but the jury at the Old Bailey heard he had a history of violence and carrying knives.

He cannot be named for legal reasons and is due to be sentenced on March the 10th.

It’s been issued by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, who says we should avoid unnecessary car journeys.

He says this is why it’s vital the ULEZ is expanded across all London boroughs. 

Paul Scully is the MP for Sutton which declared last week that it won’t comply with the scheme’s installation in August.

He says Londoners are being left without any option but to steer clear of the city. 

Participants are taught skills to spot the signs of trauma in others and how it might impact their behaviour. 

The initiative also explores its effects on the wider community and teaches coping strategies.

More than 600 people have attended training to date.

In July, officers stopped a car in Cobham, and 29-year-old Alfie Smith was arrested.

A blood test found that he was three times over the limit for each of the three drugs.

He’s been handed a disqualification and a £253 fine.

The brigade was called to a fire on Amesbury Avenue believed to have been caused by the failure of an e-scooter battery.

Part of a split-level maisonette across the first and second floors was damaged by fire.

Three other people were treated on scene by paramedics for smoke inhalation and two were taken to hospital.

Jordan McSweeney was considered a medium not high risk – meaning when he breached his licence his return to prison wasn’t treated urgently enough.

Significant delays in allocating a probation officer also meant a proper risk assessment wasn’t carried out before he was allowed into the community.

This follows a case last week with similar mistakes – but policing minister and Croydon South MP Chris Philp says change is happening:

The World Health Organisation launched a global call for action to eliminate the disease in 2020.

As it stands, two women die every day in the UK from Cervical Cancer.

“Community champions” will be out and about in the borough his week offering information and advice on how to get screened.

Emergency crews were called at around 11.40am on Sunday to just outside Wimbledon Park underground station. 

The driver of the car stopped at the scene. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Met Police.

3,000 students collected awards over the course of 15 ceremonies at the Rose Theatre.

 These graduates are grateful to have completed courses during a time when the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc.

Emergency crews were called yesterday at around 6am to Laleham Road, after reports of a person seen in the Thames. 

The body was found on Penton Hook a short time later. 

The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Spelthorne Police.

It was led by the Met, and seven police forces worked on Operation Pandilla, which targeted roads and motorways in and around London.

Surrey Police were part of the operation, and they carried out 21 arrests.

Officers recovered thirty weapons, more than 60 vehicles, drugs and cash.

The authority will be investing £20million in the project at Diamond Jubilee Gardens which includes housing, offices, shops and a café. 

However, an inquiry into the acquisition of the land for the scheme needs to take place before building work can begin. 

The council had to seek a compulsory purchase order as part of the land is leased by The Twickenham Riverside Trust. 

This year’s theme is ‘ordinary people’ which aims to act as a prompt to challenging prejudice.   

83 year old Marcel Ladenheim from Surbiton was awarded a British Empire Medal for his work surrounding Holocaust education. 

He says deniers of the atrocity compelled him to talk about his experiences as a “hidden child.”

Police were called by hospital staff at around 9.20pm on Saturday after a man was admitted with serious injuries.

The man in his 40s died a short time after arrival.

The 59-year-old driver of the bus was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop, and has since been released on bail.

 

Residents at the property in Antrobus Road called the RSPCA after discovering the animal in a plastic box on their doorstep.

The charity, which has called the reptile Eddie Lizard, says that iguanas require a heat lamp to survive in this country.

Iguanas have been seen dropping out of trees in Florida recently, where it’s a comparatively balmy 22 degrees, because of the cold.

He's now a major doubt for his country's opening match of the tournament against Scotland in less than a fortnight.

Head coach Steve Borthwick tells Sky Sports News, they remain hopeful Lawes will recover in time.

They were called to a restaurant with flats above on Hill Rise at 8:15 this morning.

Part of the ground floor was damaged by fire; the fire was under control half an hour later.

There are no reports of any injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

On Wednesday, just before 5pm, emergency crews were called to Wandsworth Bridge Road.

They found the 15-year-old at the scene and took him to hospital, and arrested another 15-year-old on suspicion of GBH with intent.

The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Anyone with information should contact the Met Police, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

Unite’s general secretary’s accusing the government of "lying" and not being "an honest partner” for pay talks.

The government's adamant it wants to find a resolution but says the country can’t afford the pay rises being asked for.

Dr John Martin is the Chief paramedic at the London Ambulance service. 

He’s thanking people for keeping 999 for life-threatening emergencies, noting that on the previous strike day, they received around a quarter fewer calls. 

He also says they have around half of their usual fleet available today, and it’s made up by staff not on strike, clinicians from other trusts, and military personnel.

Emergency crews were first called at around 2.15pm yesterday. 

He’s been taken to hospital to be checked over before being taken to police custody. 

Concerns had been raised about the scale of the response, which allegedly included four ambulances, five police cars and two fire engines. 

The British Transport Police says it was a “complex incident”, and the temperature and infrastructure meant there was increased risk.

The airport recorded its coldest night since 2010 last night, and its coldest January night since 1987. 

Temperatures dropped to -8.4 C.

They had struggled to rise above -6 by dawn.

At around 7.20pm on Saturday, a man in his 40s was hit in Cranford Lane. 

The 59-year-old driver of the bus has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.

London Mayor, Sadiq Khan and Transport for London, are expanding the scheme to all London boroughs in August. 

But Rushett Lane runs between Chessington, which is in the zone, and Epsom which is not. 

Epsom MP, Chris Grayling, says he’s seeking clarification on which parts of the road will be affected.

Jacob Glover, a musician, has a rare form of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma which has spread to his lungs. 

His mother, Lisa Rothery, says there’s an 8 week wait for a second scan to determine the disease’s growth rate. 

She’s hoping the money raised via Go Fund Me will help the family explore private alternatives.

Greenshaw High School is a coeducational academy teaching 1600 pupils in the Sutton area.

The school was built in the late 1960s, and plans have emerged for an overhaul of the academy which would see most of the old buildings demolished to make way for two modern three storey blocks.

Full plans are expected to be submitted in the coming weeks, and if plans are approved work could start next year.

The leader of Kingston Council is the latest borough calling on the Mayor of London to delay the rollout of the ULEZ.

Andreas Kirsch says he’s keen to tackle air pollution but expansion plans could leave some people struggling financially. 

In a letter to Sadiq Khan, he’s asking for more time to allow for mitigation measures to be put in place. 

The year-long campaign which starts from March, aims to increase tree canopy by 10% by 2050.

It’s hoped that the new tree plan strategy will help make the borough greener, cleaner, more resilient and a welcoming place to live.

The over £75,000 worth of external investment will ensure that trees in the area are well-established, protected and continue to grow.

Residents had reported criminal damage to benches, littering and street drinking amongst other concerns in Norbury Park, Green Lane.

The number of people sleeping rough in tents has also continued resulting in increased reports of antisocial behaviour.

Since December, the team has worked to support the police, adult social care, homeless support, and substance misuse services.

The Richmond Work Match team will deliver the session and share tips on how to best meet financial challenges under the current climate. 

The session will take place between 12 and 1pm on Tuesday 7th February on Microsoft teams. 

It’s retained its ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission for a third successive year.

The team offers up to six weeks of free personalised care to help residents return to normality after a hospital stay or medical treatment.

More than 500 people were helped last year by a range of carers, therapists, physios, and coordinators.

The Bees have been pushed above Liverpool and Chelsea in the table, placing them in eighth place.

They're away to Leeds this afternoon, who are trying to move away from the relegation zone.

Frank says they have good momentum, but he doesn't want that to go to his players’ heads.

The money helped fund a number of projects including a new ambulance centre and a cricket club refurbishment. 

The council collects money each year through the Community Infrastructure Levy.

This is a charge on developers building in the borough that goes towards infrastructure and the services needed to support them.

Dr Elaine Potter is a former Sunday Times journalist and co-founder of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism.

She’s been recognised by the university for her contribution to business, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.

Thalidomide was promoted as a cure for morning sickness but caused birth defects in thousands of children in the 50s and 60s.