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August 30, 2026

Double decker bus smashes into side of building on busy West London street

Good Morning West London — 2026-08-30

One man was treated at the scene but was later discharged after the dramatic crash
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Double decker bus smashes into side of building on busy West London street

Double decker bus smashes into side of building on busy West London street

• One man was treated at the scene but was later discharged after the dramatic crash

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How a row over a cottage's demolition inspired a feud and an iconic Bond villain
Richmond & Twickenham Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

How a row over a cottage's demolition inspired a feud and an iconic Bond villain

• Erno Goldfinger designed the likes of The Trellick Tower and lived in Hampstead but his feud with James Bond creator Ian Fleming inspired a famous villain.

The Art Deco cinema that became an iconic venue played by Arctic Monkeys and Rihanna
Richmond & Twickenham Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

The Art Deco cinema that became an iconic venue played by Arctic Monkeys and Rihanna

• Once a grand 1930s cinema then a bingo hall and a legendary 80s venue The O2 Forum in Kentish Town is still hosting gigs.

Second Cranford murder charge after arrest in Leeds
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · 4 days ago

Second Cranford murder charge after arrest in Leeds

• A SECOND man has been charged with murder following a fire in Cranford on August 19.

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This Day in Local History

On this day · Through the years

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King's Theatre was a live entertainment venue in Hammersmith, West London, on the corner of Hammersmith Road and Rowan Road.
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Did you know? · West London

Twickenham hosted its first rugby international, England versus Wales, on 15 January 1910, on land nicknamed 'Billy Williams' Cabbage Patch'.

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