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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How Abbey Wood has - or hasn't - changed with three years of the Elizabeth line
Ahead of the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2022, the people of Abbey Wood were promised that the new railway would spark regeneration in the area. Three years on, the News Shopper visited the south east London town to see what, if anything, had changed. Abbey Wood station was completely rebuilt in 2017, offering a modern, sleek gateway to central London. At that time, it would take just under an hour to reach most destinations in the heart of the capital on suburban railway routes. READ MORE - Abbey Wood station was rebuilt in 2017 (Image: Newsquest) Now, passengers boarding an Elizabeth line train at Abbey Wood can be in Tottenham Court Road in half that time. Among those taking advantage of the route today (May 29), were four pensioners from the Women's Institute. They spoke to the News Shopper before setting off on a day trip to Horniman Museum in Dulwich. 'It's brilliant,' said Patricia Moriarty. 'We don't use it particularly because none of us work now, we're all retired. 'But so many people use the line now. I just wish it had been here when I was working.' An Elizabeth line train at Abbey Wood station (Image: Newsquest) Transport for London (TfL) has said that since 2022, Abbey Wood has emerged as one of the 'largest regeneration areas in London', with a six per cent increase in new homes. But Ms Moriarty said that although thousands of new homes are being built in neighbouring Thamesmead, there had not been much noticeable development in Abbey Wood. 'There's not lots of new shops yet, but I think that's coming,' she added. Next to the station, lies the sleepy shopping parade in Wilton Road. At 9am, some stores still had their shutters down and only a handful of people were walking down the street. The shopping parade in Wilton Road (Image: Newsquest) But one unit open for business was Abbey Wood Dry Cleaners, which first opened 43 years ago. Owner Farooq Ahmed said that despite the quiet street scene that morning, business had been good over the last three years. 'It's getting busy - new people are coming to live in Abbey Wood, so we're getting new customers,' he explained. 'Canary Wharf is only ten minutes away now, and it's cheaper here than the City. That's why people are moving here.' Farooq Ahmed, owner of Abbey Wood Dry Cleaners (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE - He added that while he welcomed the increased footfall, rental prices in the area, including for his own shop, had gone up as a result of the influx of new people. According to Rightmove, the average house price has also risen by seven per cent over the last three years, from £384,000 in 2022 to £411,000. 'The rent is going up, that's the only issue we have with the Elizabeth line,' Mr Ahmed said. 'Everything has gone up, but new customers hopefully cover it up.'
The Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Millionaire player forced to make a guess after using lifeline on ‘easy' £2k soap question – would you've got it right?
A WHO Wants To Be A Millionaire player was forced to make a guess after using her lifeline on an 'easy' £2k soap question - would you have got it right? Faridah Oyetunji a bio medical science student from Abbey Wood made it through to the famous black chair after winning fastest finger first. 4 4 4 Faridah struggled from the start in tonight's episode and had to use her audience life line to answer the £300 question. Jeremy Clarkson asked: "Which of these are traditionally swapped by opposing players at the end of a football match? The choices were Shirts, Shorts, Boots or Socks and not being a big football fan, the audience helped her correctly choose shirts. She then had to use Jeremy as her second lifeline when she was asked to name the thoroughfare that connects Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood House. But Faridah made it to her safety net of £1000 by confidently answering the next question that came along. However, the £2000 question confused her, when Jeremy asked: "Which recurring TV soap character has been played by Lisa Riley since 1995." The choices were A. Mandy Dingle, B. Kim Tate, C. Tracy Barlow or D. Sharon Mitchell. Faridah said: "I've got absolutely no clue, I'm not a soap fan." She then decided to use her third lifeline and go 50-50 and was left with A and C - Faridah then took a guess at Mandy Dingle. But we will keep what happened next a surprise so that we don't spoil the show for you. Who Wants to be a Millionaire player with no lifelines forced to take money after struggling with difficult history question - but did you know it? Meanwhile, a past episode saw a player with no lifelines forced to walk away after a difficult history question. June Walker, from Galashiels, got through the first few rounds, but seemed stuck on a tricky history question. With a possible £125,000 up for grabs, there was a lot riding on answering correctly. The question asked: "Which of these was a plot to assassinate Elizabeth I?" A) Rye House Plot, B) Bye Plot, C) Babington Plot and D) Despard Plot." Who has won the jackpot on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Who Wants to Be a Millionaire has offered hundreds of hopeful contestants the chance to become millionaires, but there has only been a handful of lucky winners. There have only been five real winners so far on the show as Charles Ingram, who was the third winner of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 2001, had his claim to the prize thrown out because of cheating allegations. The official winners are... Judith Keppel In 2000, garden designer Judith Keppel made quiz show history as she became the first ever winner of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Judith is also the only woman ever to have won the million-pound prize. David Edwards Former physics teacher David became the second contestant to win the top prize in April 2001. Following his success, Edwards went on to compete in both series of Are You an Egghead? in 2008 and 2009. Robert Brydges Oxford-educated banker Robert became the third Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? champion when he won the quiz show several moths after David in 2001. Robert has stayed out of the limelight since his win. Pat Gibson World champion Irish quiz player Pat won the show in 2004. Amazingly Pat had TWO of his lifelines still available for his final question, something no other winner has managed. Ingram Wilcox Ingram came close to losing on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2006 as he had used all his lifelines up at the £32,000 mark, but in a shocking twist he went on to scoop the jackpot. Having used all her lifelines earlier in the show, she was therefore completely on her own. June had an inkling about one option but ultimately decided to play safe. She told Jeremy: "I don't know it well enough. No. Take the money, final answer." As a result, she walked away having won an incredible £64,000. But if you would like to know the answer you can find it here. 4
