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Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct
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How to stop a dog biting a postman? Royal Mail urges Brits to use vital 4-word sign
Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks
Four rushed to hospital after crash in Chadwell Heath
Four people have been rushed to hospital after a crash in Chadwell Heath.
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The lost London Tube station that has starred in movies and which you can still visit
There's still one of London Underground's abandoned Tube stations that you can visit and take a tour of.
Striking Richmond church saved from further damage with £428k grant
St Richard’s Church in Ham, a Grade II‑listed modernist landmark, has been awarded £428,384 from Historic England to stabilise its failing roof.
New London-wide scheme set to save families money on school uniforms
A new London‑wide School Uniform Reuse Network has been launched to help families access affordable second‑hand uniforms and reduce clothing waste.
Man dies after house fire near Heathrow Airport
A man has died following a house fire in Staines this afternoon.
Six in 10 smartphone owners want less screen time and more time appreciating life
Six in 10 smartphone owners want to spend less time looking down at their devices - and more time appreciating what’s around them.
Financial changes this spring could save households over £800 a year
Financial changes this spring could save households more than £800 a year - as Brits celebrate the ‘bills boss’ of their home.
Worn tyres can be even more dangerous than using a mobile phone behind the wheel
Worn tyres can be even more dangerous than using a mobile phone behind the wheel, according to academic research.
The bizarre skincare hacks Brits swear by include teabags, egg and baking soda
The bizarre skincare hacks Brits swear by include placing teabags on puffy eyes, using egg yolk to treat rough skin and even applying baking soda as an exfoliant.
RECAP after emergency services descend on incident near Heathrow Airport
A road near Heathrow Airport has been closed by the emergency services. Live updates here.
NCP closing 22 car parks across the UK in just a few hours - see the full list
National Car Parks (NCP) is set to close 22 of its car parks in England and Wales for good on Friday (March 27) - see the full list.
Epsom rapist choked teenage girls and used fake names to lure them
An Epsom man who raped and sexually assaulted three teenage girls while using fake names to hide his identity has been jailed.
LOCALiQ UK wins national hospitality marketing award for The Cut & Craft campaign
Digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Hospitality Campaign of the Year winner at the UK Paid Media Awards 2026 for its work with premium independent steak restaurant group The Cut & Craft.
Man threatened to strangle and kill Surrey girlfriend and her family
An abusive man who threatened, monitored, and controlled a woman in Surrey has been jailed and handed a 10-year restraining order.
Asda announces pay rise for all 110,000 supermarket staff from next week
Asda said the "pleasing" news represents an £80 million investment.
When Japanese Knotweed typically flowers in the UK and what to do if you find any
Japanese Knotweed is the most common of four invasive knotweed plant species in the UK. Here is when it flowers in the UK and what to do with it.
Premium UK chocolate brand found in Pret a Manager and Harrods enters administration
Premium UK chocolate company brand Marasu’s Petit Fours is at risk of closing after entering administration.
'Of course Richmond is the best place to live - what took you so long to notice?'
Richmond Council leader Cllr Gareth Roberts on Richmond earning another accolade, being crowned by The Times as the best place to live in London.