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• LIVE updates as M25 van fire sparks huge queues with road BLOCKED

  04-11-2026 09:27 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  A van fire is causing major disruption on the M25 in Surrey this morning.
  
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• EastEnders star says it 'feels like home' as they return to BBC soap after 4 years

  05-11-2026 21:00 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Charlie Brooks first appeared as Janine Butcher in 1999 and returned to the BBC soap on Thursday (November 5) after a four-year absence.
  
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• The centuries-old Croydon boozer hiding a 'wilderness' out the back

  05-11-2026 19:00 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  A pub believed to be Croydon’s oldest is mixing centuries of history with a huge hidden garden, burgers, football and live music.
  
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• Heroic duo win national bravery award after saving man from drowning in Thames

  05-11-2026 19:00 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Two men have been recognised with Royal Humane Society award after saving a man from drowning in the River Thames.
  
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• Campaigner calls for ban on cartoon characters on unhealthy food packaging

  05-11-2026 18:19 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Mitcham campaigner Victoria Mortimer joins Downing Street campaign on November 2, urging ministers to make healthy food affordable and ban cartoons
  
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• London records over 8,000 domestic abuse offences in a month - with Croydon above all

  05-11-2026 18:00 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Croydon recorded the highest number of domestic abuse-related offences of any London borough in September 2026, with 408 offences logged by the Metropolitan Police.
  
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• Free Richmond Art Society exhibition to showcase local artists in Teddington

  05-11-2026 17:27 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Richmond Art Society’s free Winter Exhibition runs November 27-29 at Teddington’s historic Landmark Arts Centre, showcasing original works by local artists.
  
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• Health watchdog to remain open after closure U-turn

  05-11-2026 16:28 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Healthwatch Richmond will continue operating after the Government reversed plans to abolish the independent health and social care watchdog following widespread opposition.
  
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• Podcast explores 50 years of Wandsworth music history and its iconic venues

  05-11-2026 16:01 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Our Music Our Freedom podcast explores 50 years of Wandsworth music history, from Dennis Bovell and The Half Moon to youth music education and venues.
  
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• Two UK airports received threats as bomb alerts divert flights across Europe

  05-11-2026 15:46 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Heathrow and Birmingham airport threats were assessed as not credible as bomb alerts diverted flights across Europe.
  
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• Six in 10 adults have swapped nights out for evenings at home cooking

  05-11-2026 15:37 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Six in 10 adults have swapped nights out in bars and clubs for evenings at home cooking.
  
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• Plans to demolish Kenley buildings and build three homes

  05-11-2026 15:35 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Croydon Council this week.
  
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• World's oldest model village secures 100th anniversary funding through itsu

  05-11-2026 15:31 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  The world's oldest model village has secured extra funding ahead of its 100th anniversary - by advertising a food brand.
  
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• Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety' survery finds

  05-11-2026 15:28 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety' - with almost half refusing to wash certain clothes for fear of ruining them.
  
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• Plans for 359 co-living units at Sutton building

  05-11-2026 15:25 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Here are the latest planning applications decided by Sutton Council this week.
  
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• Russell Brand found guilty of charges of rape and sexual assault

  05-11-2026 15:24 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a court trial
  
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• Forgotten raid hero honoured with memorial more than 80 years after death

  05-11-2026 13:19 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Corporal Richard Irvine Heard, a Royal Engineer wounded during the 1942 Bruneval Raid, has been honoured with a memorial at Surbiton Cemetery more than 80 years after his death.
  
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• Common product found in pubs, cafes and restaurants could soon be banned in the UK

  05-11-2026 13:00 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  The UK Government is considering a ban on single-use plastic ketchup and mayonnaise sachets, following new EU rules.
  
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• UK flight among planes diverted following more bomb threats across Europe

  05-11-2026 11:25 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  The latest incidents come two days after seven flights across Europe were searched or diverted following suspected bomb threats.
  
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• Little-known HMRC tax break could hand couples £1,260 – check if you qualify

  05-11-2026 11:02 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Married couples and civil partners could claim up to £1,260 through Marriage Allowance. Find out who qualifies and the April 2027 deadline.
  
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• Crystal Palace landmark taken off at Risk Register after multi-million revamp

  05-11-2026 11:00 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Crystal Palace Park’s historic Italian Terraces have been saved following major restoration works as part of the park’s multi-million-pound regeneration.
  
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• E-bike riders to face crackdown over ‘wild west’ and pavement blocking parking

  05-11-2026 10:57 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Heidi Alexander launches consultation on national shared e-bike standards, giving councils powers to tackle pavement parking, antisocial riding and clutter.
  
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• Elton John releases surprise new version of iconic Christmas hit song

  05-11-2026 10:00 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Elton John and CMAT reimagine festive classic Step Into Christmas as this year’s Amazon Music Original, available to stream exclusively from Thursday.
  
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• Prince William's estate apologises to tenants amid proposed sale of 3,000 acres

  05-11-2026 07:46 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Prince William’s senior estate official has reportedly apologised to tenants affected by the potential sale of 3,000 acres of Duchy of Cornwall land.
  
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• Latest update as more arrested after police with guns called to Ewell fight

  04-11-2026 18:47 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  Three people have been arrested after armed police were called to reports of a fight involving multiple people in Ewell.
  
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• M25 blocked for almost two hours after scaffolding truck bursts into FLAMES

  04-11-2026 11:24 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  A scaffolding truck fire caused major delays on the M25.
  
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• Van fire BLOCKS M25 as drivers face six miles of queues and major delays

  04-11-2026 10:26 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  The M25 was blocked following a van fire.
  
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• Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher

  04-11-2026 09:53 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.
  
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• M25 BLOCKED after scaffolding truck bursts into flames

  04-11-2026 09:27 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  A van fire is causing major disruption on the M25 in Surrey this morning.
  
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• LIVE updates as M25 BLOCKED after scaffolding truck bursts into flames

  04-11-2026 09:27 via Your Local Guardian | News
  
  A van fire is causing major disruption on the M25 in Surrey this morning.
  
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