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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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McSweeney falls on sword in desperate move to save Starmer
STARMER knows this is serious. It was bad enough when an enlivened Kemi Badenoch seized the gift of the Mandelson scandal to give the Prime Minister a firm telling off in the House of Commons – but now his own side is turning on him too. Prominent Labour MPs and old grandees are queueing up ... Th...
As it happened - 'fire alert' at Upminster suspends Tube line
A "fire alert" at Upminster Underground Station part suspended the District Line.
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Baby milk crisis: more toxins found
AFTER TWO product recalls, we now have a third recall. All the recalls were issued worldwide, involving some 60 countries. The actions are being taken because cereulide, a toxin which can cause vomiting and stomach cramps, has been found in the formula. Thirty-six babies in the UK have already been ...
Mum and child saved from illegal eviction and homelessness
A mother and child who faced being thrown out of their home were allowed back after an illegal eviction was stopped in its tracks by a quick-thinking Barking and Dagenham Council officer,
Knitted gifts delivered to hospital by shopping centre craft group
Keen knitters at Mercury's Breakfast Club donate handmade items to Queen's Hospital, Romford, supporting babies and parents in neonatal and antenatal wards.
Mandelson: the rotten heart of rotten New Labour
THE TRAIL of destruction Peter Mandelson leaves in his wake is vast. As Labour loyalists – from elected representatives to ordinary party members – queue up to denounce him, the question “what took you so long?” remains unanswered. Mandelson’s transgressions •Mandelson has transgressed b...
Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour
Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.
New grocery store aims to bring 'wholesale prices' to Chadwell Heath in coming weeks
Singhsberry's grocery shop will open in High Road, Chadwell Heath in the coming weeks.
Police called to pub in Dagenham after fight
A man has been left with minor injuries after reports of a fight at a pub in Dagenham.
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.
Dagenham & Redbridge's Andy Carroll denies breaching order against TOWIE ex-wife
Former England footballer Andy Carroll has denied breaching a non-molestation order by allegedly repeatedly calling his reality TV star ex-wife
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.'
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.
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.
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime in the first month this year?
Monthly Metropolitan Police data has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in January 2026.
Three arrested after ‘largest ever’ £2m haul of stolen tools found in Ilford
Three people have been arrested after £2million worth of stolen tools were found in an Ilford raid.
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”
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.
'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.