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All the UK strike dates confirmed for April 2023

Britain is bracing itself for two more days of teachers' strikes on Thursday 27 April and Tuesday 2 May, immediately after the May Day bank holiday, after the National Education Union (NEU) rejected the government's latest pay offer earlier this month, branding it insulting.Following a period of intensive talks with unions, the government had offered teachers a 1,000 one-off payment for the current school year and an average 4.3 per cent pay rise for staff next year.

The Independent

Victim of serial attacker Donald Robertson calls his conviction 'closure'

A woman who was kidnapped and raped aged 16 by serial predator Donald Robertson has said she can "finally get some closure" following his conviction decades after the ordeal.

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Elizabeth Line reaches 125 million journey mark with half of all Londoners having used it

M ore than 125 million journeys have been taken on the Elizabeth line in the 10 months since it opened under central London, it has been revealed.This includes a daily record of almost 650,000 trips on Tuesday, March 21, surpassing the 642,000 passengers who relied upon the line on March 15, when the London Underground was shut by an Aslef and RMT Tube strike.

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Heathrow strike to see British Airways to cancel 32 flights a day over Easter weekend

A strike by security guards at Heathrow will see British Airways cancel around 32 flights per day to and from the airport over the Easter weekend.Friday will bring 10 days of strikes at the UK's busiest airport, with some 1,400 security guards with the Unite union set to walk out after talks to avert the industrial action failed last week.

Breaking Muscle

Powerlifter Blake Lehew Destroys a 385-Kilogram (848-Pound) Beltless Deadlift - Breaking Muscle

Lehew looks primed for personal milestones this year.Blake Lehew has been a fixture in powerlifting for years.A former USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Juniors raw National Champion (2016) in the 74-kilogram weight class, Lehew now dominates at 82.5 kilograms.A stellar performance at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro, where the athlete attained the all-time heaviest total of 930-kilogram (2,050.3-pound),

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How the trains will be affected by Easter engineering works

Most of the train companies and Network Rail have released details of what services will be cancelled over the Easter period due to engineering works.There's quite a lot happening, but the biggest impact will be for people using Euston or Charing Cross stations as both will be closed for most of the Easter weekend.

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Kew Gardens: TfL customers can save money on tickets this spring

L ondoners can save money on their trip to Kew Gardens this spring, thanks to a new offer from Transport for London (TfL).The discount is part of a wider scheme celebrating the Tube and the role it plays in London life.It is also part of the 160th anniversary celebrations of the Tube, an anniversary shared by the Temperate House at Kew. Deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance said: TfL and Kew Gardens are both key parts of London's cultural identity.

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The Nomadic Boys show first-timers where to party in London

London has a terrific gay scene.It's huge, spread out across different parts of the city, particularly in Soho, Vauxhall, and Hoxton.There are bars for everyone, open every day of the week.

The Local Europe

Swedish motorists receive mystery air raid warning

Swedish motorists were left puzzled this week after mistakenly receiving an air raid warning, an incident authorities termed "serious" on Thursday given the war in Ukraine and Russia's irritation over Sweden's Nato bid.

The Independent

Camilla picks Elizabeth I to join her at an evening book club

The Duchess of Cornwall said Queen Elizabeth I was the woman from history she would most like to join her at an evening book club, saying she would have "good one-liners".

the Guardian

Peter the Great statue, Vladimir Putin's gift to Londoners, damaged in attempted robbery

A statue of Peter the Great in Deptford, south London, that Vladimir Putin's government gifted to the UK has been damaged in an attempted robbery, leaving a diplomatically awkward repair bill of thousands of pounds.

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Easter weekend weather set to brighten up before rain threatens to return

Britain to have a brief respite over Easter with some sunshine and higher temperatures.

Weather to gradually improve over the weekend with scattered showers and warmer temperatures. [ more ]

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Heavy rain and 70mph winds as Met Office issues warning ahead of Easter washout

Heavy rain and strong winds forecasted for Easter weekend

Multiple weather warnings issued across Northern Ireland and south of England [ more ]

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Will the Easter weekend affect DWP payment dates in April?

With the UK's cost of living crisis remaining acute and millions still struggling to pay energy bills, the approach of the Easter weekend may leave some concerned about possible disruption to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments dates for benefits and pensions.The unwelcome news that the rate of inflation actually rose in February from 10.1 per cent to 10.4 per cent means that the prices of everyday goods on supermarket shelves will remain high, compounding the strain on household budgets for many.

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Will the Easter weekend affect DWP payment dates in April?

With the UK's cost of living crisis remaining acute and millions still struggling to pay energy bills, the approach of the Easter weekend may leave some concerned about possible disruption to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments dates for benefits and pensions.The unwelcome news that the rate of inflation actually rose in February from 10.1 per cent to 10.4 per cent means that the prices of everyday goods on supermarket shelves will remain high, compounding the strain on household budgets for many.

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Booker Prize returns in-person with Camilla to present 2022 award

The Queen Consort will present the Booker Prize 2022 at a north London ceremony tonight.It will be the first fully in-person Booker Prize awards ceremony since 2019.After dinner, the Queen Consort will be invited on stage to present the winning author with the Booker Prize.The Booker Prize is the leading literary award in the English-speaking world.

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Camilla to present Booker Prize at first in-person ceremony since 2019

The Queen Consort will present the Booker Prize 2022 at a north London ceremony next week.

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Cocktail of the week: 100 Wardour Street's tangy chocolatini recipe | The good mixer

Chocolate orange cocktail perfect for Easter weekend.

Recipe includes orange gin, dark chocolate liqueur, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and orange twist garnish. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Easter weekend storm dousing plans in L.A.: When will it rain? What's been canceled?

Expect wet Easter weekend in Southern California with steady rainfall and potential severe thunderstorms.

Some outdoor events like egg hunts and racing events are being canceled or rescheduled due to the expected rain. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Easter travellers face train disruption across London with Euston station only open for Overground

Passengers at Euston station face disruptions over Easter weekend.

Network Rail advises travelers to plan ahead and use replacement bus services during disruptions. [ more ]

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Aldi, Tesco, and more Easter supermarket opening hours for London stores

Many supermarkets in London will be closed on Easter Sunday due to government regulations.

Customers should check the specific opening times of their local supermarkets for Good Friday and Easter Monday. [ more ]

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Are trains running on Easter? Important travel advice for Easter weekend

National Rail has planned essential engineering works over the Easter weekend, causing disruptions in train services.

Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and check for any changes to train timetables due to engineering works. [ more ]

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RMT strike to close the London Cable Car over Easter

The critical piece of London transport infrastructure that's the London Cable Car won't be running over the Easter weekend as the RMT union has called a strike over pay and conditions.Of the 27 staff working on the London Cable Car, 26 voted in the strike ballot, and all voted in favour of strike action.

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London City airport to be first to scrap 100ml liquid rule

L ondon City Airport is becoming the first in the UK to get rid of the 100ml liquid limit thanks to new technology, in time for Easter and the school holidays.New CT machines, similar to ones used in hospitals, are replacing the airport's old machines by the end of March.The new liquid limit will be two litres, and travellers will no longer need to place creams and cosmetic items in a plastic bag separate to the rest of their luggage, in the biggest relaxation in aviation security in decades.

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Famous Paris tourist attraction closed by protesters as FCDO issues France advisory

French unions have called for an 11th day of national strikes on 6 April, which could spill over into the Easter weekend.The Louvre was forced to close its doors on Monday (27 March), after dozens of staff members blocked the entrance as part of the wider strikes, prompting museum officials to close the building to visitors.

The Independent

Jurors consider verdicts after dead woman, 26, 'found bound and gagged' in lake

A jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the case of a rapist accused of murdering a woman found bound and gagged in a lake 35 years ago.

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