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Cause revealed after fire destroys Chessington cricket clubhouse
A cricket clubhouse has been destroyed in a fire believed to have been caused by a bonfire spreading out of control.
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Full list of NatWest branches closing this week as high street bank turns to digital
Another round of high street bank closures is underway as NatWest continues to close branches.
Pictures from the scene show Chessington cricket clubhouse ‘destroyed’ in fire
Chessington Cricket & Sports Club has had its clubhouse destroyed after a large fire.
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Fre breaks out at Chessington Cricket & Sports Club
A fire is spreading near the clubhouse at Chessington Cricket & Sports Club.
Sir Keir Starmer confirms when the social media ban for under 16s comes into effect
A social media ban for under 16s will come into place next year.
Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s in 'big moment' for the UK
Sir Keir Starmer announced the restriction in a Downing Street press conference as he warned social media was having an impact on children’s happiness and mental health.
What apps will be banned? Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will no longer be able to use social media.
Keir Starmer to ban under-16s from social media apps and AI chatbots
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on under-16s using social media apps in the UK.
'Leading' UK construction company files for administration after 52 years
Ardmore is a construction firm that has filed for administration after initially being set up in 1974
Man in 70s airlifted to hospital after serious crash in Surrey
A man in his 70s was airlifted to hospital after a serious crash in Surrey.
Sara Sharif's siblings will not return to UK as Surrey council withdraws efforts
The siblings of murdered schoolgirl Sara Sharif will not be returning to the UK.
'High-quality' UK pizza company collapses into administration after 34 years
Millennium Dough Company, a UK pizza dough supplier, has fallen into administration after 34 years in business.
Latest Kingston planning applications include tree works and home extensions
Kingston Council has received a number of new planning applications over the past week.
Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts
Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users have reported widespread issues, with many unable to access accounts or load content during the outage.
Vinnie Jones blasts 'addictive' tech for fuelling mental health struggles
Hollywood A-lister Vinnie Jones has criticised 'addictive' technology for fuelling children’s mental health struggles.
The UK's favourite 'Dadisms' have been revealed - how many do you say?
The nation’s favourite ‘dadisms’ phrases have been revealed - see which ones made the list.
Influential and celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the modern era, has died at the age of 88, his publicist has confirmed.
Ham Close regeneration moves into new design stage
Here is a summary of the latest planning applications validated or decided by Richmond Council in the last week.
John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary with 'great regret and reluctance'
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, he revealed on social media, through a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Morrisons launches AI-powered trolleys trial but shoppers have spotted a major flaw
The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.