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Thames Water’s finance chief quits as firm continues trying to find a buyer

Alastair Cochran, Thames Water’s chief financial officer, told the firm that he is stepping down on Friday morning, PA news agency understands.

Evening Standard

‘Spectacular year’ for Japanese cherry blossoms at RHS Wisley

The Yoshino cherry, chosen by renowned landscape artist Christopher Bradley-Hole, was planted in 2018.

Evening Standard

ParalympicsGB star Poppy Maskill gets early birthday treat as she collects MBE

The swimmer, who turns 20 on Saturday, was ParalympicsGB’s most successful athlete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

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Dina Asher-Smith collects MBE from ‘funny and really charming’ King

The 29-year-old made a special trip from her training base in Texas for the ceremony at Windsor Castle.

The Independent UK

Passengers express confusion, annoyance and frustration amid Heathrow closure

More than 200,000 air passengers have had their flights to or from Heathrow cancelled after the airport closed on Friday following a fire.

The Independent UK

Temperatures top 21C to make it hottest day of 2025 so far

The highest temperature recorded was 21.3C in both Northolt, west London, and Chertsey, Surrey, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

Rower Helen Glover says having family ‘makes you unstoppable’ as she is made OBE

The two-time gold medallist said she ‘never thought it was possible’ for her to return to the Olympics after having three children.

The Independent UK

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Thames Water has secured a £3bn rescue deal. Here’s what it means for customers

A loan deal designed to prevent the utility company from going bust looks set to go ahead

The Independent UK

What does Thames Water’s latest court decision mean for customers?

After a court decision moved Thames Water closer to a £3 billion rescue loan, the PA news agency explains why it needs money and what happens next.

Evening Standard

Catcalling and intimidation: The ugly side of Cheltenham Festival as town becomes no-go area for women

More than half of women experienced sexual comments while a third reported unwanted physical contact during festival week, as Alex Ross reports

The Independent UK

Test of title credentials and final farewells – Ireland v France talking points

The winner of Saturday’s clash in Dublin could go a long way to determining who will finish top of the Six Nations standings.

The Independent UK

Minister anticipates ‘difficult questions’ with new train performance displays

Digital screens at major stations began showing punctuality and reliability figures for the first time on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Gloucester-Hartpury set up PWR final against Saracens as hunt for three-peat continues

Gloucester-Hartpury 36-20 Bristol Bears: American star Ilona Maher crossed for the visitors but the champions showed their class in a physical affair

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries takes Premier League glory in Exeter

Humphries, who also won the opening night in Belfast, is seven points clear of Littler.

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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s Grease outfits going up for sale in LA

Props, costumes and other memorabilia from films including Harry Potter, Star Wars and Ghostbusters will go under the hammer in Los Angeles in March.

The Independent UK

Group of Thames Water creditors lose alternative restructuring plan bid

The utility – England’s biggest water company – had a restructuring scheme involving up to £3 billion in loans sanctioned on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Thames Water’s £3bn loan to stave off collapse despite ‘eye-watering’ terms

The emergency funding deal prevents Thames Water from falling into temporary nationalisation, but opponents have said they will appeal the ruling.

The National (Scotland)

Family-run coal business set to close after more than 100 years of trading

A COAL merchant in Fife will close after being in business for more than 100 years ...

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Benedict Cumberbatch and Rosamund Pike film Guy Ritchie movie at Sandown races

British filmmaker Ritchie could be seen chatting with the cast members on set at the Surrey racecourse.

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Chichester Cathedral announces 950th anniversary celebrations

A new choral piece has been composed as part of the festivities.

Evening Standard

Deep-sea shipwreck explorer looking for anchor of HMT Empire Windrush honoured

US-born David Mearns has located 29 major wrecks in a career spanning 35 years.

The Independent UK

Paralympics champion says being made MBE ‘tops’ breaking world record

Track and field athlete Sabrina Fortune won the gold medal in shot put with a world record of 15.12 metres at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Evening Standard

King meets Muslim and Jewish faith leaders after ‘Reconciliation Accords’ signed

Charles welcomed the faith leaders to the Buckingham Palace’s 1844 room on Tuesday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Five things we learned from this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations action

England edged past France in a thrilling contest, while Wales fell to a 14th straight defeat and Ireland maintained their perfect record.

The Independent UK

Partner of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr accuses police of ‘gaslighting’

West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis, 33, gave evidence at Kingston Crown Court on Thursday

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