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Sutton, Wallington, and Carshalton residents face severe travel disruptions due to TfLs reduced S4 bus route frequency, leading to overcrowded buses, missed journeys, and increased pressure on local schools and vulnerable individuals. Margaret Reith, a Sutton resident, shares her frustration with long wait times and unpredictable journeys. Oaks Park High School, where one-third of students rely on the S4, is heavily impacted, with students waiting over thirty minutes for a bus and many being left behind. Local MP Bobby Dean calls for TfL to restore full service, especially during peak times, while TfL defends the changes as a result of a demand and reliability review aiming to improve efficiency and reliability.

Parcel Theft in Britain: A Lucrative Side Hustle - A new report reveals that parcel theft costs Britain £650 million annually. A documentary features Jay, a thief who uses violence and targets delivery drivers, particularly in West London. He admits to stealing items like slow cookers, kettles, and fan heaters. The Metropolitan Polices Flying Squad has identified twenty organized gangs and made forty-eight arrests. The crime wave has led to dangerous situations for delivery drivers, as seen in the tragic case of Amazon driver Claudiu Carol Kondor.

New revelations about Oliver Sacks case studies: The renowned neurologists work, including Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat, may have been embellished with fabricated details. Sacks correspondence, recently made public, suggests that some stories were inspired by his own life, while others were entirely invented. This challenges the factual basis of his most beloved stories, prompting a re-evaluation of his work.

Darlington residents are grappling with a surge in antisocial behavior from young people on souped-up electric bikes, often wearing balaclavas, causing fear and intimidation. MP Lola McEvoy proposes a public space protection order to fine those harassing others with face coverings, excluding religious ones. Residents like Alison Brydon and Jessica Morgan support the measure, citing safety concerns and community disruption. Bike shop manager Graeme Huston warns of modified bikes posing additional dangers. Authorities are considering balaclava bans, aiming to restore community safety.

Billionaire Jon Hunts plan to transform Cockfield Hall into a luxury country-house hotel in Suffolk is sparking controversy. Supporters see it as an economic boost, while opponents, led by local councillor Julia Ewart, fear increased traffic, noise, and wildlife habitat loss. The projects fate hinges on this classic development vs. preservation debate, with significant implications for the areas future.

Sausage Mogul Sues Friend for £450k: A Property Dispute Turns Sour Tracy Mackness, owner of The Giggly Pig gourmet sausage company, is suing her former friend, Maria Chilton, for nearly half a million pounds. The legal battle stems from a property deal gone wrong. Six years ago, the two friends bought a bungalow in Battle, East Sussex, with plans to renovate and sell it for a profit. Mackness claims Chilton has been living rent-free for two and a half years, leaving her to pay the mortgage alone. The property, now valued at £650k, could generate £1,250 a month in rent. Mackness is taking the dispute to the High Court to force a sale and recover her losses.

Kate Winslet, known for her acting roles in Titanic and Avatar, makes her directorial debut with Goodbye June, a short film inspired by her mothers passing. The story, written by her son Joe Anders, revolves around adult siblings saying goodbye to their dying mother. Winslet, who initially didnt plan to direct, felt compelled by her sons powerful screenplay. The film, set to release on Netflix, offers a poignant and humorous look at family and loss.

May Britt, Swedish actress and former wife of Sammy Davis Jr., passed away at 91. Known for her marriage to Davis, which sparked controversy due to racial attitudes, she was discovered by Italian filmmakers and starred alongside big names. After her marriage, she stepped away from acting to focus on family. She leaves behind her sons, sister, and grandchildren.

In Wales, a ban on smacking children, enacted in 2022, has led to a rise in reported cases but no convictions. The law, which removed the defense of reasonable chastisement, has resulted in hundreds of parents attending parenting courses. Opponents argue its diverting resources from serious crimes, while supporters praise its success in protecting childrens rights.