Robyn Darbyshire
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Past articles by Robyn:
The forgotten London Underground station built in Hammersmith but never needed
It would be a bit of a nightmare if it still existed → Read More
The 11 awkward mistakes everyone's made on the London Underground
Come on, there's no escaping the fact you've done at least four of these → Read More
9 despicable criminals who have been jailed in London in the past week
A robber, a murderer and a rapist are among those who have been put behind bars this week. These criminals have been convicted for their terrible deeds in the courts - and now have to face consequences by serving jail time. Although there is undoubtedly nothing that can be done to fully ease the pain suffered by their victims and their families, it is a relief to know these individuals are off… → Read More
The London Underground station in Hammersmith that was never actually needed
If it was still open, it would be a nightmare for tourists → Read More
Operation London Bridge: The government's secret plan that will happen when the Queen dies
For many, what happens when the Queen dies is a devastating prospect. As the UK's longest reigning monarch, the vast majority of us don't know a world without her in it - so what happens next is difficult to imagine. However, it's the government's role to draw up such plans and they've given it a secret code name - Operation London Bridge. What will happen when Her Majesty sadly passes away will… → Read More
London boroughs where the most people were killed in the past year, according to police data
The Metropolitan Police's crime data shows where the most homicides happened last year → Read More
The London Underground lines where you are most likely to be pick-pocketed
This is where the most thefts happened in the past year → Read More
Why everyone in London should go vegan for a month
November is World Vegan Month, a time when people are celebrating how much the plant-based movement has grown. It's estimated around 600,000 people in the UK have ditched meat and dairy in favour of a vegan diet. And you only have to look at the steady stream of plant-based businesses cropping up around London to know that this figure is on the rise. Overhauling your habits may seem like a… → Read More
Euston live: Updates as severe disruption sees commuters stuck outside overcrowded station
Euston station has been closed, leaving people struggling to board rail services. There is severe disruption caused by overhead line damage in the Wembley area. Access to the station has been reduced due to overcrowding. Delays are expected for the rest of the day on Friday (November 1). A spokesperson for National Rail said: "A loss of power to the overhead electric wires near London Euston is… → Read More
Heathrow third runway: How big it is, what the plan is and when it will be ready
Get the biggest MyWestLondon News stories by emailSubscribeWe will use your email address only for the purpose of sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights The expansion of Heathrow Airport has been a controversial subject for years. Some think it would be great to increase the size of the airport, while others have expressed their concern… → Read More
These childhood toys could be worth thousands
Are you sitting on a small fortune? → Read More
London knife crime: Two teenagers stabbed to death and another injured in horrific day of violence
Yesterday was a terrible day of violence on the streets of London - tragically involving teenagers and knife crime. Two teenagers lost their lives and another was injured in a spate of attacks. A double stabbing in Stratford saw one fatally wounded and another rushed to a major trauma centre, while one boy was stabbed to death in Camberwell. Police have launched two murder investigations to get… → Read More
The faces of London's twisted teens locked up in 2019 and their wicked crimes
These youngsters have been put behind bars for their terrible crimes → Read More
This is the exact amount you need to earn to buy a property in each London borough
It's a well-established fact that getting onto the property ladder in London is extremely challenging. Not only do you have to have a large sum of cash set aside for a deposit, but you also have to be earning a considerable salary in order to be eligible for a mortgage. But how much exactly do you need? Data from Zoopla reveals the average house price for first-time buyers in each London borough… → Read More
Hampton Hill explosion: Everything we know so far after building fire
Get the biggest MyWestLondon News stories by emailSubscribeWe will use your email address only for the purpose of sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights A huge explosion rocked a high street in South West London on Tuesday evening (September 17), shocking local residents and onlookers. A large boom was heard on Hampton Hill High Street… → Read More
Manhunt after 4 people threatened or struck by attacker armed with hammer in Hayes
Get the biggest MyWestLondon News stories by emailSubscribeWe will use your email address only for the purpose of sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights Police are investigating four linked assaults that took place in Hayes where several victims were threatened or injured with a hammer. At 7.21pm on Monday (September 16), a 33-year-old man… → Read More
Waterloo station: Police at scene after engineer dies while working on travelator
Customers are advised to avoid changing at the station where possible → Read More
Boy on moped, 17, dies after crash in Wembley
Get the biggest MyWestLondon News stories by emailSubscribeWe will use your email address only for the purpose of sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was killed in a collision in Wembley. Officers were called to High Road at the junction of Thurlow Gardens at 7.25pm on September 1… → Read More
Foreign Office issues urgent travel warning for Brits travelling to Spain
The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning for British tourists travelling to Spain. Nearly 19 million Brits visited Spain last year and most trips were without problems. However, there's now a serious weather warning in place that holidaymakers need to be aware of. Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) has issued an "extreme risk" weather warning due to torrential rain that's forecast to… → Read More
Teenager hit by car in Hayes sees air ambulance land at the scene
Get the biggest MyWestLondon News stories by emailSubscribeWe will use your email address only for the purpose of sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights A teenager was rushed to hospital with injuries after being hit by a car in Hayes . The Metropolitan Police Service was called to Coldharbour Lane at around 6.30pm on Saturday (August 31)… → Read More