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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.
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Search launched after girl, 13, approached by two men in Epsom park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old girl was approached by two men while walking through a park in Epsom.
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.
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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.
The chilling parallels between history's darkest days and America today
Richmond Council's leader Cllr Gareth Roberts on Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 and the parallels between Germany in the 1930s and ICE raids in the US - and their supporters in the UK.
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.
North London man who sang with Spandau Ballet guilty of rape
A man who performed as a stand-in singer for Spandau Ballet is facing jail after being found guilty of raping a woman and attempting to rape another.
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.
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
Hobbycraft issues urgent recall for £6 children's craft item after asbestos found
Hobbycraft has recalled Giant Box of Craft, a children's craft item with 1,000 pieces, over fears it contains asbestos in the sand.
Person dies after being hit by London-bound train
A person has died after being hit by a train by a London-bound train.
'Inspiring' Holocaust survivor speaks about how he became scientist and writer
Kingston Council leader Cllr Andreas Kirsch on how the borough is marking Holocaust Memorial Day and Tamil Heritage Month.
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.