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Sounds on Sunday: 50 years ago-1976-2
FIFTY YEARS AGO we were humming along to the hits of 1976. Some have magnificently stood the test of time; others have not. Join us on Memory Lane as we review them on their golden anniversaries. Today we are looking at Abba’s Mamma Mia, which took the top spot on 27th January, where it stayed ......
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Voters put Tarique Rahman on the tightrope of power
IT’S A colossal victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which has won a landslide victory in the first General Election since the 2024 uprising sent Sheikh Hasina to exile in India and her Awami League party into the political wilderness. BNP Chair Tarique Rahman is expected to be swor...
Nationwide gives £175 free cash to 40,000 customers and offer is 'still running'
More than 40,000 customers have been paid Nationwide’s £175 switch bonus in the last three months, making it one of the best bank switch offers for 2026
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MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners
MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition
LIVE updates as Elizabeth line hit by SEVERE delays in morning rush hour
The Elizabeth line is facing serious delays as commuters travel to work this morning. Live updates here.
UK delivery company closes down after 14 years affecting Evri customers
Delivery company Parcel & Post ceased trading on January 26, which is now having an impact on Evri customers - see why.
Girls welcome launch of new centre
OVER THE last four years, Mayor Lutfur Rahman has lived up to his promises and transformed the Tower Hamlets Youth Service. Gone are the Biggs days, when the Labour Mayor expected young people to share just eight hubs across the borough with a range of other services. Local youth centres have been o...
Labour: We haven’t a clue. Send Help.
IT’S NEVER easy for a political party to write its manifesto. Usually the problem is how to condense all their aspirations, all the things they want to achieve, into a short snappy statement that people will read. But when it comes to the May 2026 elections for the Mayor and councillors of Tower H...
Barking construction worker robbed and murdered customer
A construction worker has been convicted of murdering and robbing a customer in Dartford.
Kylie Minogue launches 'special' new Barbie doll but it will set you back £70
Kylie Minogue has created another Barbie doll with Mattel, which sports her standout red outfit from the Padam Padam music video.
'Charming' young man from Ilford drowned in Bali riptide, inquest concludes
Ilford man Harrison Nada-Kantounas drowned in Bali while swimming with friends, an inquest heard.
Witness appeal after Rainham crash and death mystery
MYSTERY surrounds a collision involving a single motor vehicle in Rainham last October – which was followed by police finding the body of a man. There are two facts that police know. •A collision happened at about 8.30pm on Thursday, 2nd October at the A1306 junction with Launders Lane. A blue 2...
Date set for $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by President Trump
A 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit brought against the BBC by US President Donald Trump will go to trial in 2027, a Florida judge has ordered.
London Underground closures and changes you need to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 13 to February 15) and don't be caught out.
A13 blocked for over an hour due to 'police incident'
The A13 was blocked near Barking both ways due to a police incident between the A406 North Circular by Beckton Roundabout and River Road today (February 11). Follow our blog for updates.
'Heartbeat' of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms
'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years – filled with nostalgia.
Half a tonne of waste collected from Barking estate in day of action
Barking and Dagenham Council and Reside led a clean-up on Gascoigne Estate, tackling fly-tipping, litter and waste disposal issues.
Plans for seven-person HMO in major Dagenham road dubbed 'detrimental'
Plans for a seven-person HMO in Heathway, Dagenham have been refused by Barking and Dagenham Council.
Blueprint draft released for plans to 'transform' Dagenham Heathway
Draft plans for the "transformation" of one of Dagenham Heathway have been released - including a proposal to redevelop Heathway Shopping Centre. A public consultation is set to begin.