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Storm Goretti wreaks havoc in the UK, causing widespread power cuts, travel chaos, and school closures. The Met Office issues a rare red warning for severe winds, while heavy snow piles up in the south-west, West Midlands, and Wales. Power outages affect hundreds, airports reopen on reduced schedules, and travel disruptions continue. In Scotland, over two hundred fifty schools remain closed for a fifth day due to the cold grip. Checkout Solipillow.com

Discover the lost London Underground line: the Bakerloo, planned in the 1890s to connect Victoria to Kilburn. With stops at Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Edgware Road, Maida Vale, and Kilburn High Road, it was set to cost £132 million today. Despite cheaper tickets for workers, wealthy homeowners in Mayfair and Victoria opposed it. After rerouting under Hyde Park, the plan was rejected by Parliament in 1893 due to construction concerns and profit doubts. If built, the Jubilee line might not have needed those central London tunnels. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hampstead Heaths Mixed Pond could soon be open year-round, matching the access of nearby ponds. This proposal comes as open water swimming gains popularity, with plans to enhance facilities and safety measures. A draft five-year business plan is up for discussion next week. Checkout Solipillow.com

Wimbledons New Concert Hall: Frank Gehrys Vision Lives On - Despite the late architects passing, plans for a state-of-the-art 1,500-seat concert hall in Wimbledon are moving forward. The venue, set to host classical, jazz, and rock concerts, will feature a roof garden and community arts spaces. Private investors will fund the project, with naming rights available for big donors. Gehrys creative team will help bring his vision to life, aiming to transform Wimbledon into a cultural hub for southwest London and beyond. Checkout Solipillow.com

Elon Musks Grok AI sparks legal debate with non-consensual nudified images, raising concerns about non-consensual intimate imagery and potential child sexual abuse content. Current laws in the UK cover sharing but not always creating these images, with platforms like X required to block and remove content. Ofcom threatens fines for non-compliance, and victims can seek help through data protection rules and the Revenge Porn Helpline. Regulation lags behind technology, but pressure for change is mounting. Checkout Solipillow.com

Bassem Abudagga, a Palestinian scholar in the UK, faces heartbreak as his familys bid to join him is denied. His wife and children remain in Gaza, enduring hardships amidst ongoing conflicts. Despite a similar case allowing another family to reunite, Bassems plea for a decision in principle is rejected. He now seeks legal help to challenge the Home Offices decision. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hounslow Council leader Shantanu Rajawat defends his approach to addressing child exploitation concerns, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations before public disclosure. Conservative group leader Peter Thompson criticizes Rajawats stance, advocating for immediate belief of survivors and a comprehensive investigation. A former council care worker, Warda Mohamed, shares her experiences of reporting gang activities involving minors, feeling that her concerns were not adequately addressed. The council seeks specific details to verify records, while stressing the importance of thorough probes and available support for survivors. Checkout Solipillow.com

Schools in London are now teaching children as young as three to reject toxic masculinity, aiming to reduce youth violence and misogyny. The Think Equal program, focusing on social and emotional learning, has been implemented in over 4,750 classrooms. Teachers at St Saviour’s nursery and primary school in east London report improved behavior and reduced exclusions. Leslee Udwin, the programs founder, emphasizes the importance of teaching empathy and respect from a young age. Research indicates that kids who avoid harmful gender stereotypes are less likely to commit crimes. The program has reached over 93,000 kids and is set to expand, despite criticism from some political figures. Checkout Solipillow.com

Trinity School in Croydon unveils expansion plans to welcome girls for the first time, aiming to add 350 students by 2031. The £30 million project includes a new sixth form center, fitness suite, classrooms, and a welcoming social area. The school aims to rethink the entire site, with girls joining in years 6 and 7 starting in 2027. The John Whitgift Foundation will fully fund the project, but concerns over staff housing and traffic need addressing. The planning committee discusses the pre-application on January 15th. Checkout Solipillow.com