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SWMRsurf – By Imogen Howse London could soon become a surfer’s paradise – as a company’s plans for a £50 million artificial surfing lake “continue to progress”. The Wave says it wants to bring “a slice of the ocean” to England’s capital by developing 56 acres of land in Lee Valley regional park in Edmonton. Once transformed, the north London site will boast a purpose-built surfing lake offering waves “for everyone to enjoy” – and be set in an “amazing green space” which will also feature skateboarding areas, playparks, and a range of health and wellbeing activities. Bosses say the…

SWSYchaos – by Jack Fifield Two teenage boys have been arrested after a ‘pop-up’ clothing event led to chaos in middle of London’s bustling fashion district. Youth brands ‘Up in Flames’ and ‘Poser’ had announced a ‘free pop up’ event in the city centre to take place on Saturday, February 22. Hundreds of young teenagers turned up to the event – which had to be shut down by police after youths began to jump on and spray paint police cars while crowds chanted chant “f*** the feds”. Police – including a helicopter unit – stormed to the clothing pop-up, which…

SWSYanimal – by Isobel Williams A dad and daughter spotted a “bizarre looking” animal – on a roundabout in southeast London. Ben Amos, 43, and his daughter Dolcie, 12, were headed out for dinner in Eltham just before 8pm on Sunday (February 9) when they spotted the strange animal from their car window. The dad says the mystery creature – which they saw at the Well Hall roundabout – was first up on its hind legs, and the pair had thought it was a kangaroo or a wallaby. He said: “We heard a really weird noise that sounded really close.…