Serena Williams will return to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London, entering the doubles draw on a wild card. The 44-year-old has not competed since the 2022 US Open and said the grass-court event is the right place to begin her “next chapter.”
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A fire at an electricity substation in Hayes, west London, has caused a major power outage, leading to the closure of Heathrow Airport for the entire day. The airport has advised passengers not to travel there and emphasized safety, with the closure expected to last until 23:59 on March 21, 2025, while fire crews work to resolve the issue. The incident has also affected local homes and businesses, and investigations into the cause of the fire will commence once the situation is under control.
Daniel Abed Khalife, a former soldier accused of terrorism charges, escaped from Wandsworth Prison on Wednesday and was captured in Chiswick, west London on Saturday. He is accused of planting fake bombs at a military base and gathering information "that could be useful to an enemy". His escape has sparked criticism from political opponents and an investigation from the government. He is expected to appear in court on Monday.
Key takeaways: The Conservative Party narrowly avoided a major blow, holding onto the former seat of ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson in suburban London. The party…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has expressed her condolences for the death of 81-year-old Helen Holland, who was struck by a motorcycle that was part of the U.K. royal’s police escort. The incident has sparked an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, and the Duchess has released a statement expressing her sympathies to the family. The death of Helen Holland has been a tragedy for her family and the community, and the Duchess’s expression of sympathy is a reminder of the importance of showing compassion in times of grief.