Battersea
Pair tell of lucky escape after helicopter crash
Jan 17, 2013 07:21 EST
Two workers who should have been on a crane which was hit by a helicopter in London described their lucky escape Thursday after two men lost their lives and as dozens spent the night away from home.
Larry the No10 cat makes a killing
Aug 28, 2012 11:15 EDT
Larry the Downing Street cat has inadvertently helped his master, Prime Minister David Cameron, hit back after the British leader was challenged to show whether he was "man or mouse" Tuesday.
Malaysian firms buy Battersea Power Station
Jul 05, 2012 09:40 EDT
London's iconic but derelict Battersea Power Station has been acquired by a Malaysian consortium for £400 million ($620 million, 501 million euros), the new owners said Thursday.
Chelsea's new stadium bid rejected
Jun 07, 2012 09:51 EDT
Chelsea have failed in their attempt to build a new 60,000-seater stadium at London's Battersea Power Station, it was announced on Thursday.
Rain fails to dampen spirits of jubilee queen's fans
Jun 03, 2012 08:28 EDT
Loyal subjects and curious onlookers refused to let the rain dampen their spirits on Sunday as they lined the Thames under umbrellas waiting to watch Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee river pageant.
Mother charged over deaths of two babies
May 12, 2012 10:24 EDT
A woman appeared at a southwest London court on Saturday charged with the murder her two young children.
Chelsea bids for Battersea Power Station
May 04, 2012 09:25 EDT
Chelsea said it has have submitted a bid that would see the club convert London's iconic Battersea Power Station into a 60,000-seater stadium.
Iconic London power station faces uncertain future
Feb 14, 2012 01:28 EST
With its four white chimneys and solid brick base, Battersea Power Station is London's most iconic industrial building. But 30 years after closing down, it still eludes efforts to give it a future.
Pal mugged while on phone to Prince Harry
Dec 18, 2011 02:39 EST
Prince Harry rushed to the aid of a friend who was robbed of his mobile phone while speaking to the royal, The Mail on Sunday newspaper said.
Pal mugged while on phone to Britain's Prince Harry
Dec 18, 2011 02:34 EST
Britain's Prince Harry rushed to the aid of a friend who was robbed of his mobile phone while speaking to the royal, The Mail on Sunday newspaper said.
Chelsea consider Battersea Power Station move
Nov 24, 2011 14:43 EST
Chelsea are looking into the possibility of moving across London from their traditional Stamford Bridge home to a new ground to be built on land near Battersea Power Station.
Bidders scramble for royal underwear
Nov 01, 2011 21:21 EDT
A pair of ample bloomers once owned by Queen Victoria sold for more than £9,000 ($14,330, 10,500 euros) at an Edinburgh auction, more than three times the original estimate.
Liz Taylor's nuptial bed in Scottish Victoriana sale
Oct 28, 2011 11:41 EDT
EDINBURGH (Reuters) - One of the world's finest private collections of 19th century Victoriana goes under the hammer at auction in Edinburgh next week, including a four-poster bed in which Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor celebrated the last of her many honeymoons.
Uncomfortable truths of hacking exposed in new play
Oct 09, 2011 01:36 EDT
A small experimental theatre in London has beaten Hollywood to produce the first artistic interpretation of the explosive News of the World hacking scandal using the hacked voicemails of volunteers.
Brewers say 'cheers' as more drink real ale
Aug 02, 2011 06:34 EDT
Brewers of traditional British ales served by handpump or straight from the barrel are saying "Cheers" in ever greater numbers as more and more people acquire a taste for their malty and hoppy brews.
British brewers say 'cheers' as more drink real ale
Aug 02, 2011 06:33 EDT
Brewers of traditional British ales served by handpump or straight from the barrel are saying "Cheers" in ever greater numbers as more and more people acquire a taste for their malty and hoppy brews.
The royal wedding: Live Report
Apr 29, 2011 11:16 EDT
1500 GMT: SO THAT'S US. With the streets of central London clearing of the crowds, and the new Duke & Duchess heading off - in some style - by car, we will close this live report.
Happy as Larry: new Downing St cat to fight rats
Feb 15, 2011 15:18 EST
British Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled the newest recruit to 10 Downing Street on Tuesday: a cat called Larry with a "very strong predatory drive" for catching rodents.
UK PM calls in Larry the cat to catch the rats
Feb 15, 2011 10:27 EST
LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Downing Street has a new occupant -- a street-smart character with a license to kill.
Protesters urge return of Briton in Guantanamo
Dec 11, 2010 14:38 EST
About 70 protesters gathered in London Saturday to urge the release of the last Briton held at the US-run detention camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Battersea | |
 Containers are towed upstream towards Wandsworth Bridge under the gaze of cormorants at Plantation Wharf | |
  Battersea
Battersea shown within Greater London | |
| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| London borough | Wandsworth |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | London |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | SW11 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
| UK Parliament | Battersea |
| London Assembly | Merton and Wandsworth |
| List of places: UK • England • London | |
