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£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands
Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.
Fears over library closures as council looks to make £1.6m ‘savings’ to service
Newham Council has ruled out any library closures for 2026/27 but not for the following years
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New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k - can you solve it?
The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.
Person found dead causing major disruption on London Euston route
A person has died after an incident, causing major disruption on the London Euston station line.
London Underground: The weekend closures you need to know about
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 30 to February 1) and don't be caught out.
The 9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques
9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques, see who.
What is Messages? Spotify announces new feature for users (how to use it)
Spotify is launching a new Messages feature for users this week so they can share what they're listening to, including audiobooks, music and podcasts.
M25 traffic STOPPED after car and motorbike crash
All traffic on the M25 has stopped after a crash between a car and a motorbike.
Former Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson found guilty of rape and attempted rape
Ross Davidson, or Ross Wild, performed in 2018 as the singer for Spandau Ballet, and has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape.
Family devastated after 'fun-loving' dad found dead in Hyde Park on Christmas Eve
A family has been left devastated after a dad was found dead in the Serpentine Hyde Park on Christmas Eve.
I’m a finance expert – this simple move could change your finances for years
I’m a personal finance expert – and this is the one surprising thing you should do that could transform your finances for years to come.
Boy charged with manslaughter after schoolgirl dies in fire
A teenage boy has been charged with manslaughter after a schoolgirl died in a fire in east London.
Martin Lewis reveals simple trick to slash home and car insurance renewal bills
Drivers and homeowners are being given a 'perverse' warning by Martin Lewis, who says cheaper doesn’t mean cheap, and millions are still paying too much
Person dies after being hit by London-bound train
A person has died after being hit by a train by a London-bound train.
Two stabbed, one shot and woman found dead in horror 24 hours in London
A horror 24 hours across London has seen two people stabbed, one shot and a woman found dead.
Two Premier League footballers 'involved in three-vehicle M25 crash'
Two Premier League footballers, Wilson Odobert and Randal Kolo-Muani, are believed to have been involved in a crash on a Hertfordshire motorway.
Woman dead and man shot after horror 12 hours in London
A woman has died and a man been seriously injured after a shooting, stabbing and suspected murder in London in 12 hours.
‘I asked the prime minister why London’s NHS prescriptions aren’t free’
Sir Keir Starmer announced a freeze for prescription prices in London - but we quizzed him on why they aren't free.
All traffic on M25 stopped due to 'police incident'
The M25 is closed both ways due to a 'police incident'