Heathrow says it will not implement a similar cap this year, but IAG and BA bosses said the UK’s largest airport was underplaying demand.

Meanwhile IAG says it bounced back to profit in 2022 and the figure could almost double in the year ahead as leisure and business travel recovers further from the coronavirus pandemic.

London councils have made an appeal for volunteers to help in housing them.

Richmond has the highest number of families in need of housing at 135, while Wandsworth has 115.

Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea have set up a Ukrainian branch of their housing help team.

It’s while the council works on re-letting the sites.

Banstead’s Lady Neville Recreation Ground has already closed, and the Pavilion Café in Priory Park in Reigate will shut next week.

The eateries will also undergo modernisation works while they are closed.

Five open spaces have been put forward for housing developments.

5,000 people have so far signed a petition against the plans laid out in the Draft Local Plan.

Anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller, who is hoping to replace Chris Grayling at the next election, is leading today’s protests.

Border Force officers found a combined 59.5 kilos of herbal cannabis with a combined estimated street value of more than £1.7 million.

Two of the US nationals pleaded guilty to importing class B drugs and received between 10 and 12-months sentences.

The number of arrests have increased in recent months as cannabis grown legally in parts of America attract a premium price in the UK.

Both clubs admitted that they failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion at the game on February the 11th.

Hartlepool have been fined £1,000, while Sutton have been fined £5,000.

Sutton's fine was imposed by an independent regulatory commission following a hearing.

The figures have been revealed by Lib Dem Treasury Spokesperson and Richmond Park MP, Sarah Olney.

The findings also showed that during that time, 1165 vehicles were taken out of operation, reducing the TfL fleet by 11%.

The Lib Dems are calling for a halt to the ULEZ expansion which will see drivers of the most polluting cars charged £12.50 a day.

We’ve contacted TfL for comment.

At around 2am last Friday, witnesses reported seeing three suspects smashing a glass panel at the front of the store in Laleham Road.

Two suspects on bikes have been described as wearing dark hoodies and dark bottoms and gloves. 

The suspect on foot has been described as wearing a black hoodie with grey and dark bottoms and was also wearing gloves.

Sir Ed Davey was testing the water’s pollution levels.

Over 3,000 hours of sewage have spilled into the River Mole according to the latest data from the Environment Agency.

The Lib Dems are calling for a sewage tax on water companies to pay for the clean-up as well as a raft of other measures. 

Ofwat is currently finalising 23 commitments for water companies between 2025 and 2030.

Lib Dem Sarah Olney says her family really wanted to take a person fleeing the war into their spare bedroom.

She tells us it’s been an extremely positive experience hosting the female refugee.

In a national first, 39-year-old David Hilden from Croydon, and 35-year-old Tyron Young from Morden were detained last October.

Both men admitted to daytime trespass in the Saffron Walden area, with Hilden confirming he had planned to capture rabbits.

They received disqualification orders under section 66 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.

Today marks one year since the start of Russia's invasion in Ukraine. 

Sir Ed Davey has been paying his respects to the Ukrainian people. 

Assistant Manager Terry Skiverton was hit with a £250 misconduct penalty by the FA after their game against Northampton Town.

While he admitted his language was improper, he contested the penalty, although a commission deemed he must still pay a charge.

The brigade was called to Ingrave Street yesterday, just before 6.30pm.

A four roomed flat on the seventh floor was destroyed, and the three were treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.

The cause is under investigation.

19-year-old Dylan Cullen abused a girl from September 2020 to March 2022.

He was stopped when the girl’s family called the police, where he was arrested, and pleaded guilty in October.

He’s been sentenced to nine and a half years behind bars, with a further one year on licence.

Heathrow-based International Airlines Group's acquired the 80% it did not already own, for €400m.

IAG first agreed to buy the Mallorca-based airline back in 2019 - but ran up huge losses during the pandemic.

33 year old Viktoriia and her nine-year-old daughter, Gold, are two refugees from Kyiv. 

The pair are living with a host family in the borough. 

It’s been given the top mark in all categories, including leadership, personal development, attitudes, and education quality. 

The report highlights how teachers are “experts” and the provision for personal development is “exemplary”. 

The school says that when they opened in 2018, they wanted to “create a happy, successful academy with drive and ambition”.

The True and Fair Party member is planning to stand against MP Chris Grayling at the next election. 

Five greenbelt sites have been put forward by the council for housing, with over 5,000 people signing a petition against the plans. 

The authority has extended the deadline of the public consultation on the proposals until the 19th of March.

A brand-new £500 million site announced for Belmont in Sutton now won’t be built until at least 2027. 

Meanwhile, an ITV report on St Helier Hospital has laid bare the problems there like sinking floors, broken lifts and mould. 

But the Conservative MP says it’s the process of building the new hospital that is holding up regeneration for St Helier.

370 people have been taken in by the borough’s residents since the start of the war with Russia one year ago today.

Alina Ledenova moved with her son, but her husband remains in Ukraine where he is part of the military. 

Meanwhile, the United Nations General Assembly has backed a resolution calling for Russia to end its conflict in Ukraine and demanding the withdrawal of its forces.

It passed by 141 votes to 7, with 32 abstentions - including China.

The vote isn’t legally binding so Moscow's likely to just ignore it.

That’s the question charity Songbird Survival is asking as we prepare to move into spring. 

The organisation was established 20 years ago to reverse the decline of songbirds in the UK.

Susan Morgan is its CEO; she describes how she’s made her own garden in Twickenham bird friendly.  

Iran International TV says there’s been a “significant escalation” in threats, and it’s “no longer possible” to keep people safe.

The channel has been praised for its reporting on LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, and human rights violations in the country.

It’s moved its operations to Washington DC, while it searches for a secure British location.

Published in March 2020 and running until 2025, the strategy identifies three main priorities for the council.

It aims to deliver more affordable homes, prevent homelessness, and rough sleeping, and develop its services for independent living.

The council also won £568,000 under the Government’s Rough Sleeper Initiative to provide support and society reintegration. 

The proposed development for the six storey Thames Haven would provide nine additional flats and three terraces.

The plans are unpopular with some residents who claim the extra storeys will result in a loss of light and privacy.

Opponents also say the character and appearance of the riverside skyline will be adversely affected.

A 34-year-old from Hounslow and a 32-year-old from Barking were taken into custody in the early hours of yesterday.

Thanks to witnesses calling the police, the vehicle was stopped just after leaving the scene.

Anyone who sees a car jacked up and hears the sound of drilling is urged to call 999 from a safe distance.

Luke Williams reports.

The Victoria and Albert Museum is launching The David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts in East London. 

Meanwhile, an exhibition on Bowie’s connections to Kingston’s music scene will also open next month at Kingston Museum. 

This month marked 51 since the singer, who died in 2016, launched his Ziggy Stardust persona at the Toby Jug pub in Tolworth.

Emergency crews were called at around 3am to near Junction 8 for Reigate. 

The crash involved one vehicle, with a 31-year-old and a 28-year-old both dying at the scene. 

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area while investigation work takes place.

He was found on the Cambridge Road Estate with suspected class A drugs, several hundred pounds, mobile phones, and a lock knife. 

During the operation, police also seized further knives, drugs, money and issued five anti-social behaviour warnings. 

Inspector Kenny says they will work with partners and agencies to “divert this juvenile away from crime”.

The raft of new measures includes closer tracking of offenders via electronic tagging. 

Marie Hanson founded the STORM centre in Battersea 19 years ago which supports people fleeing domestic abuse. 

She says more places of immediate safety are needed and critically, she tells us why she feels tagging will not solve the problem.

South East Coast Ambulance Service responded to over 8,000 calls involving cardiac arrests in 2021 and 2022.  

Paramedics say the high rate of cardiac arrests happening within the home means it’s vital we know how to take action. 

The overall survival rate from a cardiac arrest is increased when CPR is commenced as soon as possible.

The redesigned proposal is to build two new towers alongside the derelict main tower which would be turned into flats. 

The previous bid by New York based owners Meadow Partners was rejected for a second time last year by the Planning Inspector. 

The private real estate firm lists Tolworth Tower as “an iconic mixed-use site in central London” on its website. 

A 50m cordon was set up yesterday in woodland around Coombe Lane and Burhill Park Road.

At around 2pm, bomb disposal experts had dealt with the ordnance and had started to lift the restrictions.

The council is one of only a few in the UK to introduce the term “locally protected characteristic” to describe their situation.  

It’s hoped the move will allow youngsters in care the same opportunities as those who have not been in the system. 

 More than 500 children and young people under the age of 25 are experiencing or have experienced care in the borough. 

Pictures have been released of the incident at around 5pm on Saturday the 14th of January.

The suspect is believed to have attacked the victim after asking if the train was going to Notting Hill.

You can find pictures of the suspect on our Twitter feed, just search for Jackie News.

The airport says it’s on track to become one of world's largest sustainable aviation fuel users.

It wants at least 10% of its jet fuel to be made up of cooking oil or even household waste and sewage by 2030. 

Airlines like Virgin Atlantic and Air France have already pledged to support the airport in its venture. 

Sustainable aviation fuel can work in existing aircraft without the need for technical modifications.

It’s expected to save over 81,000 tonnes of CO2 this year alone. 

But airport bosses say high costs and low production volumes means it remains in short supply with few able to access it.

Spelthorne Borough Council wants to create 184 one and two bedroom homes on the Kingston Road site. 

The authority’s new plan sees the height of the proposed tower block reduced from 14 storeys to12 with balcony space. 

The homes will be built alongside a proposed new NHS health centre and the refurbishment of the Oast House for the creative arts.

The authority has launched a public consultation to see whether it’s a move that would be supported by the public. 

The proposed Public Space Protection Order would also prohibit overnight camping along the river at sites like Albany Reach.

The council says it is trying to reduce the risk of wildfires and stop open spaces being used as public toilets.  

Yvonne Kazeem has been awarded the highly-commended certificate in the first ever Mayor of London Adult Learning Awards.

It’s after she embarked on a number of digital courses to help her navigate modern technology.

She was supported by charity Open Age, which helps people over 50  to sustain their mental fitness and develop new interests.

The MP, who represents Kingston and Surbiton, says the site has been left “crumbling” with no plan for a new building.

It's joining Asda which has also reported problems with supplies of things like tomatoes, peppers and broccoli because of bad weather in Spain and north Africa.

In Kingston, these people are thinking about the consequences.

They’ve agreed the business plan for the new homes at Charlton House and Albany House.

They’ll be knocked down to make way for 209 new flats, ranging from between one and eight stories high.

The works are expected to begin in Winter 2023.

22-year-old Xavier Gonzalez-Trimmer was found there on Monday, after being missing for five days.

He’d been arrested 16 times, with some charges coming this year.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and police are investigating.

The ULEZ expansion is still on course to come into effect in every London borough on August the 29th. 

The Mayor of London says the £12.50 daily charge on the most polluting vehicles is necessary to clean up the capital’s “toxic air.” 

While there’s no need to go fully electric, some are considering making the permanent move away from petrol. 

We’ve caught up with automotive presenter Nicola Hume who has this advice for those looking to make the leap.  

Police went to 39-year-old Bogdan Krastev’s house to arrest him in relation to a theft offence, and found heroin and cocaine there.

He plead guilty to drugs offences and has been sentenced to 3 years and one month behind bars.

The research team found that daily blood glucose rhythms may be driven not only by meal timing but by meal size.  

The university says this is also the first study of its kind looking at whether circadian rhythms can anticipate how large our meals are. 

Examples of circadian rhythms include the sleep-wake cycle and the body-temperature cycle.

The renovations include introducing a 20mph zone in the centre, resurfacing the high street, and adding a new pedestrian crossing.

A consultation on the plans is live on the council’s website until the end of the month.

The works will be done in a phased approach over approximately two years, starting this summer. 

 It’s also proposing a further 2% increase in the precept for Adult Social Care, as allowed under government funding plans.  

 The authority says the proposals reflect the “significant effects inflation has had on council budgets.” 

The proposals also include taking a further £100 off the bills of those who receive support with their council tax.  

The council has sent a letter to all households saying it will be freezing the tax this year to help with the cost of living crisis. 

Wandsworth Council says it has launched the biggest resident support package in London with a £5 million fund.

It’s going towards providing free school uniforms and gym and swim sessions for the most hard pressed families. 

There will however be an increase of 2% in the social care levy, to support the NHS. 

In his group’s first budget since winning control of the council for the first time in 44 years, Wandsworth Council leader Simon Hogg is sending the attached letter to residents announcing a freeze of its main share of council tax bills for the next 12 months. 

This means Wandsworth residents will continue to benefit from the lowest average council tax bills in the UK 

Band D bills for households not subject to the additional Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators levy will be £914. 

 ............................

Dear resident,

Wandsworth Council is freezing your council tax this year,to help in the Cost of Living crisis.

I’m pleased to say that residents in Wandsworth will pay the lowest average council tax in the country. Freezing the main element of council tax is a key part of our plan to deliver a fairer, compassionate, more sustainable borough.

We will charge the same low council tax and deliver better services for all. Alongside a freeze in council tax, we will:

• Provide free monthly mega skips, guarantee to keep your weekly bin collection andexpand our food waste collection pilot.

• Deliver 1,000 new council homes, plus introduce landlord licensing to protect private renters.

• Work with residents to support 800 Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.

Wandsworth Council has launched the biggest cost of living response in London, with a£5 million fund to help residents with soaring bills. This work includes:

• Free school uniforms for hard-pressed families, activities for young people and meals for children in the school holidays.

• Free swimming and gym sessions for families who receive universal credit or free school meals.

• Libraries and children’s centres became welcoming Warm Spaces over the winter months.

There will be an increase of 2% in the social care levy, to support the NHS and care for our most vulnerable residents.

Wandsworth is a fantastic place to live. Our strong, diverse communities represent the best of modern Britain. Our plan will help keep Wandsworth special and make sure all residents canshare the fantastic opportunities our borough provides.

Best wishes,

Simon Hogg

Leader of Wandsworth Council

Its CEO faces further questions from the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy committee in Parliament tomorrow. 

It comes after recent postal delays and the previous evidence Simon Thompson gave MPs last month. 

The Wimbledon based Communications Workers Union says ‘it is sad day for Royal Mail that he’s been hauled back over concerns he misled them’.

Angela Smethurst was found guilty in her absence after failing to appear before magistrates earlier this month. 

The court heard evidence from her neighbours that they frequently had to put up with a pungent, cannabis-type smell.

Smethurst ignored all requests and warnings to desist, which led to the council serving an enforcement notice which she ignored. 

The renovations include introducing a 20mph zone in the centre, resurfacing the high street, and adding a new pedestrian crossing.

A consultation on the plans is live on the council’s website until the end of the month.

The works will be done in a phased approach over approximately two years, starting this summer. 

The office for budget responsibility says £5.4bn was recorded in January.

The boss of the Battersea-based Public and Commercial Services union says the news changes the "narrative" that the government can't afford a pay-rise for workers.

Reporter Ian King explains why.

Mole Valley Council is expected to approve an increase of 2.99%. 

There is also expected to be a 6% increase in fees and charges. 

The council says these will be below inflation and are needed to maintain vital service. 

 The cabinet has decided that from April 2025, they will have “full control and flexibility” over the service. 

However, bin collections are still going to be contracted out. 

The authority has already decided not to renew their contract with Veolia, citing poor performance.

Sarah Olney says she made the move because of concerns from residents about a rise in crime in the two neighbourhoods. 

There have been reports of car thefts, smashed shop fronts and muggings in recent weeks. 

Police have increased officer presence in the area and are providing advice and support to business owners and residents. 

35-year-old Rasa Truncate from Brentford was caught on CCTV shoplifting 11 times.

Police say she “showed no regard for the loss to the shop “and hopefully by going to prison she will get the help that she needs”.

She’s been sentenced to 26 weeks behind bars.

There will be a 20% reduction in the frequency of the services which users say are already overcrowded. 

Sadiq Khan and Transport for London are expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone to every London borough on August the 29th. 

The Mayor says the £12.50 daily charge for the most polluting cars is necessary to clean up London’s “toxic air.” 

People worried about the bus cuts are being urged to email the Mayor and their MP. 

Edward and Cadien Pink, both in their 40s, have been handed sentences of 12 years and 14 years respectively.

US authorities intercepted a parcel delivery from Florida destined for a business address in east London last July.

Upon searching, they discovered a microwave and inside were four loaded firearms and 59 rounds of ammunition.

Detective Chief Inspector Ant Jones, Specialist Crime Command, said: “The Met has fantastic working relationships with partner law enforcement agencies all over the world. It’s because of our work with our colleagues in HSI that we have successfully prevented a number of lethal weapons from falling into the wrong hands here; and successfully brought to justice those who conspired to import them for use on the streets of London.

“I’ve no doubt that this partnership working means that lives will have been saved as a result.

“Firearms are inextricably linked to gangs, drugs markets and organised crime groups and we will stop at nothing to disrupt the use and supply of firearms on the streets of London."

HSI London Attaché Tim Hemker, said: “Homeland Security Investigations values its partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service and today’s sentencings highlight the impact exemplary international collaboration can have on the safety of communities we serve.

“HSI will continue to work with international law enforcement partners to investigate and combat transnational organized crimes, like weapons smuggling, to help bring criminals to justice that seek to circumvent laws and do harm worldwide.”

That’s according to new research carried out by the RHS and Royal Holloway University in Egham.

Researchers found that adding mycorrhizal fungi to soil leads to increased production of essential oils in rosemary.

This makes the plant more aromatic and flavoursome.

That’s according to the results of a YouGov poll which indicate 45% of the capital’s residents have made at least one journey on it.

The figure is up from 24% last July.

The Elizabeth Line was created at a cost of £19 billion to connect Reading and Heathrow in the west to Abbey Wood in the east.

It's the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest killer of the disease.

The NHS kit can help spot the condition early and those who use it are nine times more likely to survive.

Sebastien Bowen from Barnes is the husband of the late bowel cancer campaigner Deborah James.

He spoke to The Sun newspaper today to urge people to take up the offer of free NHS screening, calling it a “lifeline”.

The 45-year-old disappeared while walking her dog three weeks ago.

Maggie Oliver is a former detective and family liaison officer with Manchester Police.

She says questions need answering.

Commuters driving into London from Surrey can’t access car scrappage schemes despite the ULEZ being expanded in August.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, says the £12.50 daily charge on the most polluting vehicles is vital to clean London’s “toxic air.”

Analysis of the Department for Transport’s car registration data found there are over 157,000 non-compliant cars in Surrey.

The 54-year-old has spent more than 32 years working in policing and national security.

This included being in charge of the safety operation for the Prince and Princess of Wales’s wedding in 2011.

Dame Lynne was also the first woman to lead Surrey Police when she was appointed Chief Constable in 2012.

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: “The breadth of skills and experience that Dame Lynne Owens brings to the role of Deputy Commissioner are unrivalled. 

“Not only is she known for her leadership in community policing as Chief Constable of Surrey Police, she has also led the UK’s fight against the most complex serious and organised crime as Director General of the National Crime Agency.

“I am grateful that she stepped forward to work with me on leading the Met towards reform at this most difficult time.

“She is an exceptional leader and I am excited to continue working closely with her as we deliver for London.”

Deputy Commissioner Dame Lynne Owens said: “I am pleased to return to policing to support Sir Mark, the wider leadership team and the hardworking officers, staff and volunteers of the Met in protecting and serving all of London's communities.

“Our mission is clear and will continue to evolve as we listen to all. Now is the time to focus on delivering it. We should rightly be judged by our actions not our words.”

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said: “Dame Lynne Owens brings decades of experience in law enforcement to the role and I am confident she is the right person to continue supporting Sir Mark through this challenging period.

“It is absolutely paramount that public trust in policing is restored and the Met shoulder much of this burden following recent events.

“I expect the leadership team to make sure the force is getting the basics right, preventing and solving burglaries, tackling knife crime and antisocial behaviour, and making streets safer for women and girls. I look forward to working together on this common goal.”

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I welcome Dame Lynne Owens’ permanent appointment as Deputy Commissioner.

“Dame Lynne will bring to the role her extensive experience of policing and her commitment to ensuring Londoners continue to benefit from falling violent crime and see the urgent step-change in culture, standards and performance that is needed in the Met.

“I look forward to continuing to work closely with Dame Lynne and Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to restore trust and confidence in the police and build on the progress we have made in reducing violence and crime, so that we can build a safer London for everyone.”

Research by Reboot Online into the 2021 census says 59% of people there work remotely, compared to 9% in 2011.

Kensington and Chelsea, and Wandsworth, both have similar amounts of people working from home.

Barking and Dagenham has the lowest percentage, with just 21% avoiding the commute.

The PA News Agency found that four councils are responsible for over half of cases, with Lambeth bringing the most.

They also found that 97% are targeted at people using somebody else’s badge.

People found guilty of misuse can be fined up to £1,000.

The utilities company wants to divert 75 million litres of water a day out of the Thames at Teddington during periods of drought.

This water will then be replaced by treated effluent coming from Mogden Sewage works.

The information event, hosted by Thames Water, will take place on Friday the 3rd of March from 2pm at York House in Twickenham.

She was last seen in St Michael's on Wyre while walking her dog, more than three weeks ago.

Her partner Paul Ansell says there are "no words right now, just agony".

Lancashire police has faced criticism for sharing intimate details about Nicola, including issues with alcohol.

Shadow Policing Minister and Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones says we need to be patient.

Mayor Sadiq Khan told The Guardian that it’s because of higher-than-expected business rates income. 

Speaking at his old school in Tooting, he said free school meals are a “lifeline” and could be “gamechanging” for families in need. 

A government spokesperson says the number of children receiving free school meals has increased by 2 million since 2010.

GMB members from the South East Coast Ambulance Service are striking between midday and 2am, and are picketing in Banstead and Walton. 

Paramedics, Emergency Care Assistants, call handlers and other staff will stage pickets.

The health secretary says the industrial action's causing "further disruption for patients", despite contingency measures in place.

It comes as a Repair Café has opened in the library to help people repair items that can be saved from the bin. 

A group of volunteers are on hand to help repair any broken items. 

It’s all part of the council’s plan to tackle climate change. 

The new path along the River Crane provides a direct link between Twickenham station and Moormead Recreation Ground. 

Its development by National Rail and Kier Property was delayed because of a number of issues including unsuitable surfaces. 

But people can now enter the path which will be open to people from dawn until dusk.

The Putney based Tennis star is set to face the Spanish World number two Carlos Alcaraz later 

Norrie has already been runner-up at last month's Auckland Open.

Richmond’s community health bus is back in town tomorrow.

 Experts will be offering flu and COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, and answering any health-related questions.

 There will also be free checks for 40 to 74 year olds and advice on how to stop smoking.

 The bus will be parked outside Sainsbury's in North Sheen between 10am and 3pm.

  Rubbish, recycling and street collection services are due to have new providers when the council’s troubled contract ends with Veolia.

 Croydon Council,, along with Merton and Sutton, decided not to renew their contracts with the firm after a string of problems.

 Veolia has recently signed a new waste deal with Hammersmith and Fulham Council and has been recommissioned in Kingston.

 Sir Anthony Seldon was appointed last week following the death of 45-year-old Emma Patterson and her seven year old daughter.

 They’re thought to have been murdered by her husband before he took his own life on February 5^th.

 Sir Anthony is a former master of Wellington College and Vice Chancellor at Buckingham University.

 He said he wanted the college to move forward in the manner Mrs Patterson had intended.

 He’ll lead the school till until a new permanent head is appointed in September…