Lucy Williamson

2 months ago | mylondon.news | Lucy Williamson

Persistent and at times heavy rainfall is making for a wet and dreary start to the day across the capital on Wednesday. As of 6am, rain was already falling steadily across much of the city, and is expected to continue throughout the morning. The Met Office forecasts a 90% chance of rain between 7am and 9am. Temperatures early in the day will remain cool, hovering around 9°C. By mid-morning, rain will begin to ease slightly, though light showers are expected to linger through lunchtime.

2 months ago | mylondon.news | Lucy Williamson

Hundreds of schools across London are launching free breakfast clubs this week, part of a nationwide trial aimed at giving working parents a break and children a better start to their day. From Tuesday, 750 schools across England — including more than 70 in London — will begin offering 30 minutes of free morning childcare. The trial is set to run until July, ahead of an expected national rollout pledged in Labour’s election manifesto.

2 months ago | mylondon.news | Lucy Williamson

Vitamin B12 is crucial for your body's well-being. Without proper levels, you could face long-term issues, particularly with your nervous system. Suffering from a deficiency for an extended period can lead to a host of severe symptoms. If you're wondering about the tell-tale signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency and how to boost your intake, here's what you need to know. A shortfall in B12 can lead to vision issues, memory loss, paraesthesia, and ataxia.

2 months ago | mylondon.news | Lucy Williamson

Pubs will be able to stay open until 1am to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The Prime Minister has ordered that pubs and bars that usually close at 11pm be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday May 8 to celebrate. Sir Keir Starmer said: “As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the whole country should come together to remember the incredible sacrifices made by the wartime generation and to celebrate the peace and freedom they secured for us all.

2 months ago | mylondon.news | Lucy Williamson

A field near London is bursting with tulips. Tulleys Farm in West Sussex haas a staggering 500,000-strong tulip field, unlike anything you've seen before. Typically associated with the Netherlands, these tulips are situated between London and Brighton, in Crawley. Tulley's Farm offers an excellent choice for a day trip, with 10 kilometres of tulips stretching as far as the eye can see. And you can catch their tulip festival until 5th May this year.