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Confusion over whether Victoria Station redevelopment plans will focus on housing or new offices

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Plans to redevelop London Victoria Station are reportedly due to be filed either in late 2025 or early 2026. Network Rail told the trade title Building further details of the proposal will be published when a first round of consultation is held next year. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) revealed earlier this month that Network Rail is working with Transport for London ’s (TfL) property development company Places for London to investigate the potential redevelopment of the site. Very limited information on the proposed scheme was included in a Westminster City Council document, which added the project would include housing . Network Rail confirmed the plans were in the early stages and that the intention is to turn Victoria into an integrated transport hub, though told the LDRS there were no other updates available. This was echoed by a Places for London spokesperson, who added: “As a major transport interchange, Victoria station is a key strategic location for both p...
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Hassan Sentamu 'bullied by group of swearing girls' day before Elianne Andam stabbing, court told

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Hassan Sentamu’s friend thought the teenage killer was being ‘bullied’ by a group of girls the day before he knifed 15-year-old Elianne Andam, a court heard. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told defence counsel Pavlos Panayi KC the confrontation inside the Whitgift Shopping Centre was ‘annoying’ and ‘petty’ during a pre-recorded cross examination played to jurors at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, December 17. Sentamu, 18, denies murdering Elianne in Croydon on September 27 last year on the basis of diminished responsibility due to autism. At the outset, Mr Justice Cheema-Grubb told jurors: "His case will be that the killing was caused entirely by a loss of self-control because his Autism Spectrum Disorder had substantially impaired his ability to exercise self-control." Then aged 17, Sentamu stabbed Elianne to death when she grabbed a Tesco bag from him containing his possessions near a bus stop on Wellesley Road. Sentamu’s ex-girlfriend had agreed to meet ...
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Changes to South Western Railway timetable this Christmas with no trains on some days

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Passengers using South Western Railway (SWR) services are being warned to expect significant travel disruptions during the festive period, with major engineering works and seasonal service changes set to impact journeys from late December 2024 to early January 2025. Steve Tyler, Performance and Planning Director at South Western Railway said: “Christmas is always a busy time on the railway and due to service alterations, we recommend customers check journey planners carefully before travelling. Trains will stop running earlier than usual on Christmas Eve and, as usual, there will be no trains on Christmas Day and Boxing Day." “We are pleased to be running a limited number of additional services in the early hours of New Year’s Day to get people home after celebrating, but please only head to the fireworks on the South Bank if you have a ticket for the event. The engineering works will significantly affect main line services between London Waterloo and key destinations includin...
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Luke Littler age, how much he's worth, girlfriend and next darts match

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The World Darts Championships is back today (Sunday, December 15). The past few years of darts have seen one player in particular rise in popularity - Luke Littler. The teenage darts prodigy, who came second in the 2023/24 competition, has gained a cult following.. But who is Luke Littler? We have compiled everything you need to know about the darts player, from where he was born to who his girlfriend is. READ MORE: Darts World Championship 2024 final date, order of play and prize for winners READ MORE: Best dart boards and darts including Luke Littler's from Amazon, Argos and Target How old is Luke Littler? Luke Littler won the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts Play-Offs at The O2 in May (Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Luke Littler is 17 years old. He was born on January 21, 2007, meaning he still will not have turned 18 by the time of the finals of this year's PDC World Darts Championship , held on January 3 2025. Luke is the youngest player to ...
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Knifeman still at large after man, 20, lured to South London street and brutally murdered

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A knife killer is still at large after a young man was lured to his death in South London. Julian Ebanks, 20, was stabbed to death on Kender Street, in Greenwich , only 90 minutes after his return to the capital, following an escape earlier in the year. Police believe he was brutally murdered due to a 'disagreement', but the man jailed for baiting him to his death gave the force no explanation. Ishmaiel Kallon, 23, was sentenced to life with a minimum 22 years at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday (December 13) after he was convicted of murder at the end of a four week trial. Jurors heard how detectives from the Met's murder squad used witness accounts, mobile data, and intelligence to track down Julian's killers. Kallon called Julian in the hours before the attack, with the intention of luring him into the open outside his address in Kender Street, jurors were told. Julian was then brutally knifed by another man while Kallon acted as a spotter. In a statement released b...
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Cheapest turkeys from UK supermarkets including Asda and Tesco and when to buy in time for Christmas

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With Christmas just around the corner, many Londoners have already started their preparations for the big day. From festive lights and trees to the all-important turkey, it's best to get everything sorted in advance to avoid any last-minute panic. Of course, the turkey is the centrepiece of any Christmas dinner, but with the ongoing cost of living crisis, people will be looking to save where they can. MyLondon has put together a handy guide on when to buy the cheapest turkeys from Tesco , Asda , Lidl, Aldi , Sainsbury's , M&S , and Waitrose . The list mainly features turkey crowns as these are often the most affordable option across all stores. Aldi The Aldi turkey crown is currently on offer (Image: Aldi) An Ashfields Small British Turkey Crown weighing between 1.5kg and 1.9kg is currently on sale for £12.39 down from £13.49 and meets high welfare standards. The cheapest whole turkey weighs between 2.8 to 4kg and costs £13.79, reduced from £13.99. It m...
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Hassan Sentamu trial day 4: Elianne Andam Croydon case resumes as friend gives evidence

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As the trial into the killing of 15-year-old Elianne Andam continues, jurors are set to hear another afternoon of evidence at the Old Bailey. On Monday (December 9), prosecutor Alex Chalk KC opened the case against Hassan Sentamu, 18, accusing him of murdering Elianne in 'white hot anger' after she grabbed a Tesco bag from him in a 'gesture of solidarity' with her friend. Sentamu, a Croydon College pupil of sports science, admits to manslaughter, but denies murder on the basis of diminished responsibility due to autism. He also denies possessing a blade in a public place, on the basis he had a 'lawful' reason. At the outset, Mr Justice Cheema-Grubb told jurors: "His case will be that the killing was caused entirely by a loss of self-control because of his Autism Spectrum Disorder had substantially impaired his ability to exercise self-control." This week the court has heard from prosecutor Alex Chalk KC, and a cross examination of Sentamu's e...
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