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Tickets now on sale for Lions’ midweek match
BASKETBALL IS back at the Copper Box Arena in Stratford next Wednesday, 26th February when Manchester Basketball come down from the North to take on the London Lions. Even though it’s a midweek event, there will be not let-up in the Lions’ show. They are promised a fast-paced match with big play...
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Witness appeal as Hackney stabbing victim named
POLICE are calling for any witnesses to come forward after a young man was fatally stabbed in Hackney earlier this week. The victim has been named as Jason Junior Romeo, who was just 20 year old. The stabbing took place in Bodney Road, Hackney E5 just before 6pm on Tuesday, 18th February. Reports ca...
Lidl recalls some pretzel products
LIDL IS well known for selling the Alpenfest range of German and European products, but something has gone wrong and it has been forced to recall two products. The products being recalled are the Alpenfest Salted Mini Pretzels. They may cause a burning sensation in the mouth when eaten.The products ...
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Starmer bales out London Councils but “fines” Tower Hamlets
ALL COUNCILS are equal – but, under Starmer’s Labour Government, some are more equal than others. The cash-strapped Government that had to axe the Winter Fuel Allowance for pensioners has found funds for a selective cash bailout to some failing Councils. Councils used to be funded in line with a...
Woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann charged with stalking
A woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann has been charged with stalking after arriving in the UK.
Busy London Underground line suspended causing SEVERE delays
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Nearly one million British children scammed online in last year
Nearly one million British children aged 11-16 have been scammed online in the last 12 months, according to new research commissioned by Vodafone.
Thames Water creditors lose bid for 'better' alternative to £3bn bailout loan
An alternative plan to restructure Thames Water cannot be put to creditors for approval, a High Court judge has ruled.
Busy east London station CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident
Upminster station is closed due to an 'emergency services' incident.
Burst water main causes flooding and SEVERE delays on A13 in Barking
There are severe delays on the A13 in Barking due to flooding.
All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
First picture of M25 ‘shipwreck’ as fallen boat causes huge traffic delays
The first picture has been released of a boat that capsized on the M25, causing two-hour traffic queues.
Man dies and two injured in terrifying days of stabbings across London
A man has died and two others have been stabbed in a terrifying three days of violence across London.
RECAP traffic as BOAT falls on M25 causing 90 minute delays
A boat has fallen over on the M25 causing huge traffic delays - check for live traffic updates here.
Tube safety workers to strike in dispute over pay
TfL workers whose job it is to keep people safe are set to strike in a dispute over pay.
Newly-elected Liberal Democrat councillor will 'fight for what residents need'
Liberal Democrat Charlie Clinton has won a landslide victory in Brent Council's Alperton by-election, which was triggered when a councillor resigned.
Woman issues mouth ulcer warning after having part of her tongue cut off
A woman is urging people not to ignore mouth ulcers that don't go away - after hers turned out to be cancer and she needed 6cm of her tongue cut off.
'Staffing concerns' prompt Ilford care home visit - but CQC still rates it 'good'
Springfield Care Centre in Ilford has been rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after an inspection sparked by "staffing and support" concerns.
Busy London Underground line suspended due to incident
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MPs to probe miscarriage of justice caseloads after Newsquest revelations
The government's justice committee is to investigate Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) caseloads after Newsquest revealed investigators were juggling dozens of cases each.