Epsom Guardian

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:00:51 +0100
LIVE manhunt as asylum seeker freed from jail boards train for London
A manhunt is underway for an asylum seeker and sex offender accidentally freed from jail after he boarded a train for London. Live updates here.

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100
NCA most wanted in London including drug smugglers and banker
Our round-up of the National Crime Agency's most wanted men with links to London.

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The market town just 30 minutes from London named 'most perfect' in Britain
Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire, just 30 minutes from London, has been named the most perfect town in Britain. Here's why.

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The ‘quintessential’ village a drive from London with a ‘strong community spirit’
Barkway is a small village in Hertfordshire that has been described as having a “strong community spirit”.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:40:57 +0100
RECAP after road near Shepherds Bush shut in 'incident'
A road near Shepherds Bush has been closed following an emergency service incident.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:11:25 +0100
Major cordoned off overnight after boy, 16, stabbed in Chessington
A road was taped off in Chessington last night following a police incident.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:40:50 +0100
Busy London station faces 'major disruption' after person hit by train
A key London train station has been hit by major disruption following an emergency services incident on the tracks. Live updates here.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
All the South Western trains to and from Waterloo cancelled this weekend
Several South Western trains to and from Waterloo will be cancelled, diverted, and replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:36:48 +0100
Boy, 16, taken to hospital after stabbing in Chessington
A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Chessington.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:52:00 +0100
Bridget Jones author talks about iconic character ahead of Leicester Square statue
Helen Fielding will give a talk on creating her iconic character days before a statue of Bridget Jones is unveiled in Leicester Square.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:08:16 +0100
Man killed London couple and dumped bodies in suitcases jailed for at least 42 years
A double murderer has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 42 years, after killing a couple and dumping their remains in suitcases near Clifton Suspension Bridge in “premediated and thoroughly wicked crimes”.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:57:26 +0100
Southern trains at Clapham Junction and East Croydon cancelled this weekend
Several Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
London's most haunted area that's 'beautiful' and 'serene' despite dark past
Highgate Cemetery is considered one of London's most haunted areas, and has been described as 'beautiful' and 'serene'.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Go Ape adventure course to close at popular Chessington theme park
A popular treetop adventure course will be closing at Chessington World of Adventures in just a matter of days after several years of thrilling visitors.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:54:20 +0100
Gen Z really are softies - when it comes to watching scary films
A poll of 2,000 adults found 70 per cent of them watch through their fingers or hide behind another viewer.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:50:36 +0100
Brits fume over ‘big light’, towel folds & seat snatchers in their own homes
Brits have revealed the things they are most fussy about in the home, including the way towels are folded, overusing the ‘big light’, and no one else sitting in 'their seat.'

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:50:10 +0100
Vitamin supplement warning issued for Amazon, Holland & Barrett and Superdrug
A warning has been issued for supplements being sold online.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:44:57 +0100
Morrisons and Sainsbury's join free breakfast club that saves parents £450 a year
The moves are part of a plan to 'keep more of parents’ hard-earned cash in their pockets' and make sure children get a healthy breakfast

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:47:27 +0100
Travel updates as trains blocked as Storm Benjamin batters London
Storm Benjamin is causing strong winds and travel disruptions in London today (October 23).

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:20:58 +0100
Three officers sacked for 'appalling' conduct at Charing Cross police station
Three Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed for misconduct at a central London station.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:27:52 +0100
I tried LEON's new Autumn Menu and these are the dishes I recommend
LEON’s new Autumn Menu blends comfort and colour with dishes like the Korean Chicken & Egg Sando, Peanut Satay Chicken Bowl, and Cheddar & Black Pepper Mac Bites — proving fast food can be fresh, hearty, and full of heart.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:21:34 +0100
Hour-by-hour London weather as Storm Benjamin hits with rain and wind
As Storm Benjamin hits the UK, London has been issued with yellow warnings for rain and wind for most of the day.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100
NHS urges Londoners to act early with new bowel cancer signs and screening campaign
NHS Launches major campaign in London to increase awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer and increase bowel cancer screening

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:29:43 +0100
Piccadilly line suspended into weekend as storm hits with strong rain and winds
Transport for London has suspended services on the Piccadilly line between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge after yellow weather warnings for winds and rain.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:34:29 +0100
FOURTH day of Northern line chaos as severe delays continue
The Northern line has now experienced severe delays for the fourth day in a row.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Every line and station closure on the London Underground this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend ( October 24 - 26) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:21:12 +0100
Celebrity Traitors episode 6 - who has been murdered tonight? Fans 'gutted'
Find out who was murdered during Celebrity Traitors episode six tonight (October 23) as fans left 'gutted'

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:57:23 +0100
Aldi's sell-out heated airers 'perfect' for drying laundry return this weekend
Aldi has announced that its sell-out heated airers will return to its middle aisle in stores across the UK this week.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:56:37 +0100
Morrisons customers stunned as receipt from 2001 goes viral 'at least £6K today'
Morrisons customers have been left stunned after a receipt from 2001 went viral on X.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:51:05 +0100
'Do not eat': Morrisons apologises to shoppers over potential health risk
Morrisons said: “We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety."

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:51:55 +0100
Royal Mint launches brand new King Charles 5p coins into circulation
The Royal Mint has confirmed that 23.2 million of these coins, dated and minted in October 2023, will be released across the UK

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:51:43 +0100
'Stunned' fans react to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman quitting Strictly
Former contestants and fans have reacted with sadness and shock to the news that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are to leave Strictly Come Dancing.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:20:53 +0100
Claudia Winkleman's full statement as she and Tess Daly announce Strictly exit
Strictly Come Dancing presenting duo Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will leave the BBC series.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:13:12 +0100
All of the Morrisons shops closing including cafes and pharmacies
Morrisons is closing 52 cafes, 18 market kitchens, 17 Morrisons Daily convenience stores, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Iconic American rock band announces huge show at London's Wembley Stadium
Bon Jovi has announced a series of tour dates in the UK, including a one-night show at Wembley Stadium.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:38:26 +0100
Man 'seen masturbating' to women while on Thameslink train near London Bridge
A man reportedly was masturbating while looking at woman on a Thameslink train at London Bridge.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:26:37 +0100
Firework blamed for fire that destroyed shed and damaged London home
A firework is believed to have sparked a fire that damaged a semi-detached house and destroyed a garden shed in London.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:16:09 +0100
Giant ice calendar counts down to start of Winter Wonderland
An icy advent calendar was installed in Hyde Park on Monday for one day only to mark the countdown to the annual Christmas spectacular Winter Wonderland

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Taiwan Excellence lands in London with an unmissable innovation showcase
This October, Westfield White City will feature the best of Taiwanese innovation, as Taiwan Excellence unveils an immersive five-day exhibition

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:17:30 +0100
THIRD day of Northern line chaos as severe delays could last 'until later in week'
Severe Northern line delays could last until later in the week, Transport for London (TfL) has warned.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:13:40 +0100
'Avoid service' as Northern line faces severe delays for THIRD day
The Northern line has been experiencing severe delays for the third day in a row following a signal failure.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Dad who lost six family members in house fire warns 'fireworks aren't a game'
A father who lost six loved ones in a fire after a day spent celebrating Diwali is urging Londoners to celebrate safely ahead of this year’s fireworks season.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Equestrian yard in Chessington fights ‘apocalypse-like’ fatal horse virus
Kingston Riding Centre in Barwell Lane, Chessington has been hit by EHV-1 a horse virus and a fundraiser has been set up to raise money.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Are Jonathan Ross and Alan Carr related? Celebrity Traitors stars' big secret
Find out if BBC Celebrity Traitors stars Jonathan Ross and Alan Carr are related as TV presenters reveal big secret

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:52:30 +0100
Terminally ill woman races against time to build Viking home in Grand Designs
Grand Designs is back on Channel 4 as Kevin McCloud meets Pep and Malen,e who hope to build a modern Viking hall as their dream home.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:10:35 +0100
Martin Lewis shares 'perfect' way to get £400 cash in time for Christmas
Martin Lewis has shared a 'perfect' way to grab up to £400 - and best of all, the cash should land in accounts before Christmas.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:03:31 +0100
Building Sisterhood – How Single-Sex education can help overcome anxiety
London overall recorded an average of 117,010 for anxiety-related terms over the past 12 months.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:22:06 +0100
Trains to TWO major London stations cancelled due to emergency incident - Recap
Trains for two major London stations are facing 'major disruption' due to an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:29:27 +0100
Urgent search for missing 19-year-old last seen leaving London hospital four days ago
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a 19-year-old woman who has been missing for four days after leaving Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in west London.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:18:51 +0100
Hours of ‘major disruption’ at central London stations after person hit by train
Passengers faced hours of cancellations and delays at key London stations after a person was hit by a train.

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