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Wetherspoon chairman urges hospitality sector to back Reform’s pub tax overhaul

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has advised those in the hospitality industry to back Reform's plans for the pub sector

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Two more arrests after three university students injured in Egham stabbing

Two more people have been arrested after three London university students were injured in a stabbing.

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Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites

Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.

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Discover the 'delightful' ancient woodland walk that feels like you’ve left the city

Sydenham Hill Wood walking route takes you through an ancient woodland with views of wildlife.

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Three men arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after M25 crash

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a "multi-vehicle" crash on the M25 in Surrey.

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Person taken to hospital after 'serious' M25 crash causes 'significant delays'

One person has been taken to hospital after a "multi-vehicle" crash on the M25 between J9 and J8 in Surrey.

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As it happened - M25 CLOSED for two junctions due to 'multi-vehicle' crash

A 'multi-vehicle' crash has fully closed the M25 anti-clockwise, with delays of up to 50 minutes

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Why this 'exciting' London spot was named the best place to go in the UK for 2026

London's Bloomsbury has been named one of the best places to visit in the UK for 2026. Find out why.

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Huge surge in demolition permits as developers try to get most from sites

Demolition permits in Richmond and Wandsworth have surged 166% since 2021 as homeowners and developers target redevelopment in London’s high-value areas.

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The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub

Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.

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Meet the teaching assistant inspiring children with autism with his story

Ashley Park School, which leads the way in educating children with autism, has a very remarkable teaching assistant. James has a deep understanding of where the students are coming from as he is also neurodiverse.

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WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug

WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.

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M25 closed with 'severe delays' after multi-vehicle crash

The M25 has been closed after a multi-vehicle crash, with severe delays. Live updates here.

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Hunt for armed robbers continues days after raid on Richmond family jewellers

Police are continuing the hunt for armed robbers days after a long-standing family jewellers in Richmond was targeted in a smash-and-grab raid.

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Flabbergasted and gobsmacked are among the words people would love to see comeback

Flabbergasted, chuffed and gobsmacked are among the words people would love to see make a comeback.

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It takes three attempts to get the 'perfect snap' - research reveals

Phone owners have more than 2,000 photos stored on their device – but consider less than half of them to be 'good.'

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Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing

Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing – with more than double the number putting their cash to work investing for the future compared to Baby Boomers.

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All the London Underground closures you need to be aware of this weekend listed

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 6 to February 8) and don't be caught out.

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De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'

De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”

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Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'

Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.