6 h. ago Borthwick hails ‘outstanding leader’ Ford after England topple All Blacks

Ford scores 13 points including two drop goals in victory‘He made brilliant decisions and executed perfectly’Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the perseverance and character of George Ford after England’s impressive 33-18 victory over the All Blacks. Twelve months ago, Ford narrowly failed to clinch a home victory in this same fixture, but he was a pivotal figure on Saturday as his side gained their revenge with a first win over New Zealand in south-west London since 2012.“George is a brilliant player, an outstanding leader and an even better person,” the head coach said after the fly-half contributed 13 points to seal his team’s 10th successive Test win this year. “I know you like to talk about 12 months ago and the ball hitting a post. But when he pulls on the England shirt he is just such a consistent performer. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Fantastic Ford steers battling England past All Blacks in Twickenham thriller

England 33-19 New ZealandBorthwick’s side clinch a perfect 10 of successive winsA perfect 10 wins in a row is a reliable indicator of a team on the rise. What England really craved, though, was a statement victory to underline just how far they have come in the past 18 months or so. And on a dull grey November afternoon they finally secured it, beating a disappointed New Zealand for the first time in south-west London for 13 long years.They deserved it, too, storming back from 12-0 down to claim the kind of result that rewards all the painstaking hard work of both the players and the management. There were four English tries in all, including two in the final half hour from Fraser Dingwall and Tom Roebuck, as Steve Borthwick’s team become only the ninth England side to cut the All Blacks down to size. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Secretly nominate family or friends to have home decluttered in new TV series

Secretly nominate family or friends to have home decluttered in new TV series  East London and West Essex Guardian

Society

10 h. ago LIVE updates as 'police incident' near London station causes major disruption

LIVE updates as 'police incident' near London station causes major disruption  East London and West Essex Guardian

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11 h. ago Bridget Jones is to get her very own statue in Leicester Square (and yes, she will be wearing her famous mummy pants)

A bronze of the much-loved fictional character modelled on the role played by Renée Zellweger for two decades will be unveiled in London 's West End on Monday.

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13 h. ago West Coast Silver to Attend 121 Mining Investment Conference in London

West Coast Silver to Attend 121 Mining Investment Conference in London  Newsfile

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21 h. ago Garden pro’s 11 top tips bring Winter wow factor to pot planting – including quirky hack with common household item

AS Winter knocks on our door - it's easy to forget you can still plant beautiful combinations to light up your inside and outside space. Mother and daughter team Nicky and Holly Barsby have won five RHS Gold medals for their container gardening. They run plant shop  In The Garden - in West Hampstead, London...

Economics

31 h. ago From West End to Warehouse Raves: The New Face of London’s Entertainment Scene

From West End to Warehouse Raves: The New Face of London’s Entertainment Scene  London Post

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32 h. ago Kylie Minogue, 57, wows as she squeezes into two skintight latex dresses at surprise London pop

KYLIE Minogue has Christmas wrapped up very very tightly. The I Can’t Get You Out of my Head singer wowed fans in a red latex dress as she turned on Battersea Power Station’s Christmas Lights in West London. During the evening Kylie sang along with Battersea Power Station Community Choir who performed a number of...

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33 h. ago Man jailed for life after stabbing teenager three times in 'horrific' attack

Man jailed for life after stabbing teenager three times in 'horrific' attack  East London and West Essex Guardian

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35 h. ago 'Tent village' with 30 rough sleepers pops up on famous London street lined with West End theatres and £800

In the shadow of a Grade II listed property at the heart of the capital, people from Britain and around the world are living in a street encampment.

Economics

35 h. ago Juubi: the new grassroots music collective sparking hope for London’s independent music scene

Juubi: the new grassroots music collective sparking hope for London’s independent music scene  South West Londoner

Culture

40 h. ago Hojicha – the roasted Japanese tea taking London’s café scene by storm

Hojicha – the roasted Japanese tea taking London’s café scene by storm  South West Londoner

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49 h. ago Here glums the bride: Holly Ramsay spotted leaving her parents house with strain of wedding feud clearly taking its toll

Determined not to let an astonishing family feud overshadow her forthcoming wedding to Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty , Holly Ramsey stepped out in south-west London.

Society

54 h. ago Man found dead in flat and phone box taped off as murder investigation launched

A major investigation got underway today

Events

57 h. ago How illegal subletting is helping young renters afford to live in London

How illegal subletting is helping young renters afford to live in London  South West Londoner

Society

60 h. ago Man jailed for murder over 'Wild West' knife fight in London

Man jailed for murder over 'Wild West' knife fight in London  BBC

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60 h. ago Murder probe launched after girl, 17, dies and woman injured as teen arrested

A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old girl died following an incident at a residential address on Thursday - a 38-year-old woman is being treated in hospital following the incident

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63 h. ago Man arrested after being stabbed during fight on busy Leyton road

Man arrested after being stabbed during fight on busy Leyton road  East London and West Essex Guardian

Sport

3 d. ago Plaque for Alice In Wonderland illustrator reinstalled after 65 years in storage

Sir John Tenniel illustrated Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass (1871).

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