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Discontinued Sky product to shut down in coming days - have you received £290 refund?
Sky Live is set to shut down for good on December 4, and customers are entitled to a refund of up to £290.
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Disabled man sexually assaulted on train to London Euston
A disabled man has been sexually assaulted on board a train from Liverpool to London Euston.
Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from the Budget bombshell
"I’m a savings expert – and here’s how to shield your hard-earned cash from the Budget bombshell."
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Tube chaos sees SEVERE DELAYS on four lines across London - Recap
There are severe delays across the London transport network. Live updates here.
Police hunt after man 'touched himself while staring at woman on London train’
A man allegedly touched himself inappropriately over his trousers on a London train while staring at a woman.
Tube chaos as 'animal on track' causes severe delays on Jubilee and Metropolitan line
Chaos has erupted on the London Underground as the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines face severe delays due to an animal on the track.
BT warns thousands of customers over landline shutdowns in these 12 areas
BT has warned thousands of customers of major landline shutdowns in these 12 areas across the UK.
Former Islamic teacher from Barking jailed for sexually assaulting six girls
A former Islamic teacher from Barking has been jailed for sexual assaults against young girls.
All trains cancelled on central London route after cable theft
All trains are cancelled on a major route into central London after cables were stolen. Live updates here.
Central London street shut for SECOND day after traffic chaos from underground fire
Roads in Holborn are closed for a second day after a major blaze in an underground utilities tunnel.
Films showing at South Woodford cinema this weekend
Odeon South Woodford has a packed weekend lineup from November 28–30, featuring new releases like Wicked: For Good, Zootropolis 2, and Christmas Karma, alongside classics including The Snowman™ & The Snowdog and a Westlife concert screening.
Two Dagenham roads face two-week long closures next year
Two roads in Dagenham are set to close for almost two weeks next year to allow for gas works.
Ilford hospital team raises cash to support hurricane relief in Jamaica
Three healthcare workers from Practice Plus Group Hospital in Ilford have led a charity drive to support families in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa.
What does the budget mean for me? 11 key points from the Budget 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her second Budget, laying out a series of tax rises as she aims to fill a black hole in the public finances.
'Avoid Holborn area’ after 70 firefighters tackle underground fire
The London Fire Brigade is urging people to avoid Holborn this afternoon following a major blaze in an underground utilities tunnel.
No change to Income Tax in Rachel Reeves budget 2025 but you could pay more
HMRC Income tax brackets and National Insurance rates remain unchanged at this year's budget, despite initial speculation that they may see increases.
Rachel Reeves' OBR budget leak could constitute 'criminal act'
The leaked independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) analysis of the budget could have been a 'criminal act.'
Dagenham supermarket features in list of latest planning applications
Barking and Dagenham Council has received a new set of planning applications including garage demolitions for new homes, single-storey extensions, loft conversions, a Morrisons water filling station.
Chancellor announces major change for pensioners in Budget
Pensioners will be set for a boost of around £500 next year as Rachel Reeves confirmed the Government's commitment to the triple lock at today's Budget.
Man rushed to hospital after hit by train at Piccadilly Circus station
A man has been hit by a train at Piccadilly Circus station, causing severe delays on the Piccadilly line.