Joe Coughlan

London

Local Democracy Reporter at MyLondon

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Less than 1% of UK biosecurity budget goes on tackling invasive species, figures show

3 days ago | aol.co.uk | Joe Coughlan

Less than 1% of the government’s biosecurity budget goes on tackling invasive species, despite the danger they pose to British wildlife, figures suggest. Conservationists warned the funding to address non-native plants and animals was failing to match the risk they posed to “cherished” native species, from water voles to ladybirds, as well as to waterways, homes, businesses and local green spaces.
Child dies after minibus overturns on M4 slip road in Berkshire

3 days ago | theguardian.com | Joe Coughlan

A child has died after a minibus overturned on a motorway slip road, police have confirmed. The single-vehicle crash occurred on the M4 eastbound junction 10 exit slip road on to the A329M, near Wokingham in Berkshire on Sunday afternoon, Thames Valley police said. In a post on X, the force said: “Sadly, a child died in the collision and our thoughts remain with the family who are being supported at this extremely difficult time.
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of England and Wales

3 days ago | theguardian.com | Joe Coughlan

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office, with flooding and disruption possible in parts of England and Wales. More than half a month’s worth of rain could hit some areas, with 40-50mm falling in one to two hours, the Met Office said. The warning comes into force at noon on Monday and lasts until 10pm, covering most of Wales, the West Midlands, and many southern English counties.
Over 800 women sexually assaulted on the London Underground last year

6 days ago | getsurrey.co.uk | Joe Coughlan
Unison chief tells staff at Reform-controlled councils to sign up to union

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Joe Coughlan

The head of the UK’s biggest union has urged staff at Reform UK-controlled councils to sign up after Nigel Farage warned workers to seek “alternative careers”. Farage said during a speech on Friday that he would advise council staff working on diversity or climate change initiatives to seek “alternative careers very, very quickly” after Reform UK took control of Durham county council.
Lorraine Kelly has ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in preventative measure

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Joe Coughlan

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has revealed she is having surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes. The 65-year-old said in a post on Instagram that the operation was “purely preventative”. She said the procedure was going to be done using keyhole surgery, and that she had undergone scans earlier, and told fans she would be “totally fine”. Kelly said in the post: “I just wanted to let you know I’m having a wee procedure today.
Beckenham Estate’s revamp will bring extra homes - but in taller buildings

2 weeks ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Joe Coughlan |Yann Tear

By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy ReporterA scheme to build tower blocks up to seven storeys high in Beckenham have been hit by over 50 complaints, with local residents calling the plans “intimidating and overpowering”. Riverside Regeneration and Countryside Partnerships have sent plans to Bromley council for 275 new homes in Calverley Close, with blocks ranging between three and seven storeys tall. Out of the 275 new homes, 65 per cent are planned to be “affordable”.
British Paralympian Sam Ruddock reported missing in Las Vegas

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Joe Coughlan

A British Paralympian has been reported missing in Las Vegas after not being seen for more than a week. Sam Ruddock, from Warwickshire, who has cerebral palsy and has competed in cycling and shot put, travelled to the US on 13 April while planning to attend WrestleMania, his friend Lucy Earl said. Earl, who has been friends with Ruddock for more than 10 years, said the 35-year-old stayed with her the night before his flight, and she last heard from him on 16 April.
Drag queen Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44 after ‘severe infection’

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Joe Coughlan

Drag queen Jiggly Caliente has died at the age of 44 after suffering from a “severe infection”, her family has confirmed. The performer, whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo, rose to fame after taking part in the fourth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Caliente’s family announced on Thursday that the Filipino-American drag performer had part of her leg amputated due to a “severe infection”.
All the London Underground stations and lines that will be closed in May 2025

2 weeks ago | mylondon.news | Joe Coughlan

A set of track closures and disruptions is set to affect London's transport network next month, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. The transport authority has outlined the full list of disruptions planned to impact the London Underground, among other services, in May 2025 on its website. A variety of services across the network are expected to be hit, including several Tube and London Overground lines.