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John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary with 'great regret and reluctance'
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, he revealed on social media, through a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Morrisons launches AI-powered trolleys trial but shoppers have spotted a major flaw
The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.
The Poppy Factory to hold open day for centenary celebration
The Poppy Factory will open its doors on June 22 in Richmond, marking the start of Armed Forces Week and celebrating the charity’s 100 years in the borough.
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Grant will help London's homeless rebuild their lives in hospitality
A grant of £8,000 awarded by London Freemasons, has been given to Only A Pavement Away, a charity that works with people experiencing homelessness.
How a £10,000 donation is helping keep a crucial London charity operational
A £10,000 donation has been awarded to London Search and Rescue (LonSAR) by London Freemasons, to go towards covering operational expenses.
Eleven arrested during Epsom racing weekend
11 people have been arrested in Epsom during the town’s biggest weekend of the year.
Meningitis case confirmed at University of Surrey
A case of meningitis has been confirmed at the University of Surrey.
Half of Gen Zs have started their own business
Half of Gen Zs have started their own business ranging from side hustles to fully-fledged companies - the most of any generation.
Over a third of 35 to 54-year-olds feel overlooked by society
More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked by society.
Accidental organ removal and gloves left inside patients among NHS mistakes last year
New data from NHS England reveals there were 403 "never events" in the health service for the year from April 2025 to March this year.
TV presenter says 'marriage' with BBC 'run out of love' amid exit
Gary Lineker says things were 'starting to run out of love' before he left the BBC after 26 years.
Former West Ham chairman David Sullivan accused of sexual misconduct
Multiple women have alleged that former West Ham chairman David Sullivan committed sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against them
The Royal Mint's rarest 50p coins sell for almost £900 on eBay
The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023
The rare 50p coin that sold for 645 times its shop value on eBay - check behind sofa
A rare 50p coin has sold for 645 times its shop value after a collector snapped it up for £322.88 on eBay.
Couple mark golden wedding anniversary after 50 years of marriage
Colin and Linda Deadman from Kingston celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 5, having married in 1976 at St Peter’s Church, Kingston.
Weather to brighten up after heavy rain and strong winds batter the UK
The Met Office has forecast a warmer Sunday, June 7, after heavy rain and strong winds.
Tributes paid as Doctor Who and The Bill star Patrick Godfrey dies aged 93
Patrick Godfrey, who played Leonardo Da Vinci in 1998 period drama Ever After: A Cinderella Story, has died aged 93.
Zoe Ball reportedly lands new job at rival radio station after leaving the BBC
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball is reportedly moving to Greatest Hits station.
Buffy and Ted Lasso stars lead tributes to Anthony Head after death aged 72
Stars of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso have led the tributes for Anthony Head after his death aged 72.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso and Merlin star Anthony Head dies aged 72
Anthony Head, best known for his role as Rupert Giles in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.