Poppy Huggett
News Reporter at Newsquest
Senior Reporter at @NewsShopper and Newsquest London | Got a story? Email me at [email protected] 📰
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6 hours ago |
newsshopper.co.uk | Poppy Huggett
Closures will continue into Sunday, when the east tunnel will also be shut to traffic, with diversions in place via the National Highways network and contraflow systems. The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent to Thurrock in Essex, is one of the busiest routes over the River Thames - and the overnight works are expected to cause disruption through to Monday, June 9.
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10 hours ago |
newsshopper.co.uk | Poppy Huggett
Met Office issues weather warnings. (Image: Getty) The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms in London this weekend. The warning is in place from 9am to 6pm on Saturday, June 7. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to cause disruption to transport and infrastructure. The Met Office has warned of a high chance of driving conditions being affected by spray, standing water, and hail, which could lead to longer journey times by car and bus.
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12 hours ago |
newsshopper.co.uk | Poppy Huggett
Emergency power cut leaves south London homes in the dark (Image: Stock image) Hundreds of homes across parts of south east London have been left without electricity as engineers carry out emergency repairs. Properties in Herne Hill (SE24 0) and Brixton (SW9 8) have been affected by the sudden power outage today (June 5), with engineers from UK Power Networks confirming the power was intentionally switched off for safety reasons.
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12 hours ago |
yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Poppy Huggett
Southern trains through Croydon cancelled and diverted by works (Image: NQ) Southern rail users are set to face disruption this weekend due to engineering works. Southern Rail has announced several changes to its services on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. The alterations include cancelled, diverted, and bus-replaced trains.
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1 day ago |
newsshopper.co.uk | Poppy Huggett
Fourteen businesses across south-east London have been publicly called out for not paying the minimum wage. They are among 518 employers across the UK who owe their workers more than £7.4 million, according to the government. The named businesses have since paid back what they owe and faced financial penalties of up to 200 per cent of their underpayment. The investigations by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) concluded between 2015 and 2022.
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