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People online wanting more official updates on Kate Middleton's health have come up with a few bizarre theories as to where she could be. She hasn't been seen publicly since Christmas when she went to the church service in Sandringham with Prince William , and their three children. Kate, 41, had to undergo abdominal surgery shortly after, announced Kensington Palace. A spokesperson said this would keep her out of action until at least Easter. Fans of the Royal Family have been left worried due to the lack of official updates. READ MORE: Countryfile's Helen Skelton takes Kate Middleton style inspo in chic M&S checked coat In January, a spokesperson said: "Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. The surgery was successful and it is expected she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on the current medical advice, she is unl...

Transport for London (TfL) has told customers which London Overground stations are due to close as workers take strike action next week. RMT union members are due to walk out on March 4 and 5 which would impact services and some stations. Customers have been urged to check before they travel. All Overground routes will run, officials say, but some will have 'reduced operating hours'. Passengers requiring assisted travel are 'strongly advised' to pre-book assistance before travelling. London Underground , Elizabeth line , DLR , London Trams, London buses and National Rail services are scheduled to operate as normal. READ MORE: £140m Elizabeth line upgrade plan to tackle disruption after delays and cancelled trains TfL said yesterday (Tuesday, February 27) that talks to avert strike action are continuing between and RMT and Arriva Rail London. Affected services No service is expected before 8am or after 6pm on the following routes, with those that do operate ex...

Network Rail has announced an 'accelerated performance improvement plan' to address issues affecting the Elizabeth Line west of Paddington. Work to 'stabilise' the issues that have led to cancellations and delays - including passengers being left stuck in trains 'for hours' in December - will take place over the next six months, officials say. The following 12 months will see 'longer term improvements' to the network to tackle the 'key causes of disruption', which will be followed by work towards 'sustaining and renewing the network '. Network Rail is allocating nearly £140 million of dedicated funds. These will be from existing budgets with the majority (£104m) being set aside from Network Rail’s CP7 budgets from 2024 to 2029. No additional taxpayer funding has been requested. READ MORE: HS2 launches new London tunneling machine after boss says he is 'disappointed' at axeing of northern leg Sadiq Khan...

Flix have announced new electric long-distance coaches running to and from London. The coaches will be available for journeys from March and cost as little as £2.99. From March 21 until June 2024, travellers will be able to try out the electric vehicle on a FlixBus route between London, Bristol and Newport (South Wales). It will be the first 100 per cent electric long-distance coach service in England and Wales. Tickets start from just £2.99, and there will be a toilet, USB charging points and free wi-fi for all customers as standard on FlixBus services. They will also be PSVAR compliant, supporting travel for passengers in wheelchairs. Buses from London to Bristol for less than £3 take just under three hours, according to the FlixBus site, although it does not specify that these vehicles are electric. READ MORE: BMW driver caught after M25 hit-and-run with a van Flixbus introduce the first electric coach service between London, Newport and Bristol (Image: Dare ...

London's first-ever McDonald's, where burgers cost just almost nothing and smokers lit up indoors, is a far cry from the fast food chain we know today. Many of us have fond memories of getting Happy Meal toys as kids and enjoying a Big Mac and milkshake. Since the 1970s, branches of this popular fast-food chain have been popping up all over London and the rest of the UK. The menu has changed a lot over the years, now offering everything from classic burgers to plant-based options. But do you know when and where Londoners first fell in love with Ronald McDonald? The first McDonald's restaurant in the UK opened its doors in Woolwich, South East London, in October 1974. READ MORE: The 'best National Trust property' 2 hours outside London with woodlands and an art collection On its opening day, crowds gathered outside the shiny new fast food outlet. Inside, they found wooden seats, an ashtray on every table, and some of the cheapest meals out Brits had ever seen. T...

Amazon has slashed the price of the BaByliss Rose Gold Styler Hair Straightener . Originally £90, the straighteners now cost £32.99. The same straightener is currently £60 at Tesco and £100 at Boots . The stylish rose gold straighteners have three heat settings that go up to 235C. The appliance heats up in 15 seconds , and uses ceramic plates that glide through the hair. It's also multi-voltage, so you can use it around the world. READ MORE: L'Oreal anti-age cream that 'prevents wrinkles' is cheaper on Amazon than Boots, Tesco & Superdrug The straighteners are a stylish rose gold (Image: Amazon) It's always recommended to use a heat protecting spray on hair when styling. The TRESemmé Care & Protect Heat Defence Spray is one of Amazon's best-sellers and is currently down to £4 from £6. It's got a 4.6-star rating from 4,420 reviews. The BaByliss straighteners have 4.2 stars at Tesco and 3.9 at Boots . On Amazon , they...

John Savident, known for playing Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, has died aged 86, his agent confirmed on Friday, February 23. The 86-year-old was known for his booming voice while playing the local butcher on the ITV soap. In 1994, Savident arrived on the ITV soap and became an instant hit with fans. A statement from his agent to the PA news agency said: "We are sad to announce the death of the actor John Savident who died on Wednesday. He was a much-loved husband and father of two and will be sorely missed by all who knew him." John Savident, known for playing Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, has died aged 86, his agent has said. (Image: Joel Ryan/PA) His Corrie storylines involved his disastrous love life, including three marriages and several failed proposals. A secret son, Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold), also arrived on the show and the two later developed a close bond as they worked as butchers together. Savident’s character was killed off in 2...

London hospitals have warned patients of severe disruption likely to be caused ahead of junior doctors' strikes due to take place this weekend (February 24-25). A fresh wave of strikes will be hitting the NHS and is likely to cause chaos for people needing emergency treatment. St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group has warned of severe disruption when the walkouts start on Saturday. It comes after staff faced one of their busiest days of the winter just days earlier, on Monday February 19. More than 1,000 people turned up at the three hospitals' emergency departments during the day, which is more than 200 more than usual. The hospital Group normally sees around 800 people during a typical Monday, which is already a busier day than the rest of the week. READ MORE: 'Our son developed symptoms of 90-year-old - doctors didn't know what was wrong' But in four of the past five Mondays, attendance at A&Es at the hospitals has recor...

A woman has received a £15,000 pay out after following Martin Lewis ' direct debit advice. It was only when she listened to the Money Saving Expert 's tips that she realised she was entitled to thousands of pounds. Martin Lewis' five minute direct debit challenge involves checking your regular payments to ensure you are not wasting hundreds of pounds. This method has helped lots of people realise they are still paying for things they no longer use or need. The budgeting guru says: "It isn't rocket science, but it is important financial housekeeping. Regular payments are PASSIVE transactions, money auto-paid, dripping from our pockets without our conscious action. READ MORE: The London commuter town randomly named the calmest place to live The Money Saving Expert advises to check all your direct debits (Image: scu) "While they're often a valuable tool to ensure crucial bills are paid, millions who don't check them often enough are ...

Detectives leading the hunt for Abdul Ezedi, wanted for a brutal attack on a mother and her children in Clapham, believe his body has been recovered from the River Thames. At around 4pm on Monday, February 19, the crew of a passing boat reported they had seen a body in the water at Tower Pier EC3. The body was recovered by the Met’s Marine Policing Unit and has been viewed by detectives working on the investigation. Commander Jon Savell said: “Based on the distinctive clothing he was wearing at the time of the attack and property found on his body, we strongly believe we have recovered the body of Ezedi. “We have been in contact with his family to pass on the news. “As you may expect after a considerable period of time in the strong current of the Thames, formal identification is not possible visually, nor from fingerprints. We will work with the coroner on other ways to complete formal identification, such as DNA testing and dental records. That may take some time. ”Our enquirie...

Kew The Music 2024 festival has revealed its final two headliners as Beverley Knight and Ronan Keating who will join JLS and Monty Don. Tickets for the festival will go on sale soon and the line up will also star MIKA, Passenger and Richard Ashcroft. This year's edition of the festival will take place from Monday, July 14 to Sunday, July 14. Tickets will go on pre-sale on Thursday, February 22 at 10 am. General tickets will be available from Friday, February 23 at 10am - you'll be able to get them here . And if you want to add something extra to your experience, you can opt for a VIP package. READ MORE: Mighty Hoopla 2024 adds London legend Cat Burns to line-up alongside Jessie Ware and Rita Ora One of the most popular is the Orangery VIP Package (£248.50), which includes a reserved Enclosure ticket to the show, dedicated VIP entry to Kew Gardens , a two-course gourmet summer barbeque and half a bottle of wine per person. There are also hamper packages , that serve...

Steve Wright's son Tom has spoken out with a moving message after his dad passed away at 69 on Monday. BBC Radio 2 DJ 'Wrighty', who was famous for his radio show 'Steve Wright In The Afternoon', died earlier this week prompting a flood of tributes to the much loved presenter who called himself 'DJ Silly Boy'. On Monday morning, police and emergency first responders went to a flat in Marylebone , Central London. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed." They continued: "The death was unexpected, but is not being treated as suspicious. A report will be prepared for the coroner." A few days after Steve died, his son Tom, who had come from Los Angeles to the UK to take care of him before he passed away, issued a moving tribute to him online, reports The Mirror. READ MORE: Steve Wright's health issues as family issues statement on death He wrote:...

London is set for a very wet evening but will avoid the worst of the daytime downpours on Saturday as a Met Office yellow warning comes into effect. Warnings over flooding have been issued across Britain as heavy downpours are set to lash the country with a 27-hour Met Office alert for rain in place. All of England and Wales is covered by yellow Met Office rain alerts lasting from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening, though Northern Ireland and Scotland will also be damp. In London the daytime is actually looking relatively dry throughout with overcast conditions from midday to 7pm with a 10% chance of rain. That gives way to light rain at about 8pm with a 60% chance of downpours. The temperature will remain constant at 12C according to the Met Office until it drops to 11C at 2am on Sunday. The light downpours turn to heavy rain from 9pm in London with an 80% chance of rain before increasing to 90% at 10pm. READ MORE: New interactive map shows London neighbourhoods at risk of ...

Ben Shephard is saying goodbye to Good Morning Britain (GMB) to join the This Morning team. Shephard will become a permanent presenter alongside Cat Deeley. The 49-year-old, who is stepping into the daytime programme following the departure of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby , has spent more than a decade at the breakfast ITV show. Shephard had occasionally stepped in as a replacement for Schofield on This Morning before joining GMB at its launch in 2014 along with former BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid and ex-Sky News presenter Charlotte Hawkins. Posting on Instagram, he said: “Ten years has flown by at GMB. I’ve loved every minute, (well not those minutes immediately after the alarm goes off at 3.30am) but all the others have been incredible. As have these amazing women I’ve been lucky enough to sit alongside, work with, laugh with and on the odd occasions drink with! READ MORE: Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet storm London premier on beach-like red carpet ...

UGGs have been in fashion for years, but each autumn and winter season, a different product seems to be trending. And right now, the Tazz model is in particular high demand. So it's no surprise that the £120-£180 footwear is almost sold out everywhere, with only a few sizes left on alternative sellers such as Amazon and Selfridges . Luckily, New Look has a very similar pair - and for much cheaper. The Truffle Woven Trim Slipper Boots are on sale for just £22.99 and come in tan, light brown and black - but note that they're selling out quickly. Made with a cosy faux-fur lining, the woven-trim slipper boots are designed to comfortably support your feet. READ MORE: New Look's £24 puffer jacket that's 'slimming' and perfect alternative to £200 North Face "Quality and comfortable slipper boots, very smart looking too, definitely excellent value for money" (Image: New Look) The shoes can been worn with a ride range of outfits, but for...

Iconic global superstar, Shania Twain, has recently been announced as a headliner for the British Summer Time festival this year. She'll take to the stage in Hyde Park on Sunday, July 7 for her BST debut. And tickets have gone on sale this morning (February 14) - you can get them here . The singer be joined by multi-million selling sibling quartet The Corrs , and more to be announced. She said: "I’ve seen so many of my own musical heroes headlining at Hyde Park and have wonderful summer memories there. It is a real privilege to headline my own show this year, It’s going to be a s**t-kicking party!" READ MORE: Sophie Ellis-Bextor to play biggest gig ever in woods after viral Saltburn song with tickets on sale soon The show will see the 58-year-old play some of her biggest and best hits of all time. Fans can also expect new tracks - she recently released her first new album in almost six years, ' Queen of Me '. After that, Shania Twain took over the ...

A West London council has warned of almost £19 million blackhole in its budget next year if the government freezes funding and axes an adult social care topper, a council report has revealed. Kensington and Chelsea Council said the budget deficit could grow to £32 million by 2027/28 if the Treasury does not align council funding with the forecast rate of inflation or continue provide additional adult social care grants. If both measures are met then the deficit is expected to hit £9.4 million in 2025/26 and £21.2 million by 2028. It comes as an updated budget report shows the council broke even in the latest financial year. It predicts the council's finances would be “adversely impact[ed]” if cost pressures associated with housing people in temporary accommodation and other services continue to rise and if inflation and interest rates fall slower than expected, and if savings targets aren’t met, the report revealed. The document read: “Whilst the additional funding announced i...