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How long is the snow going to last? Met Office gives verdict
This is how long the snow is going to last in the UK according to the Met Office and BBC Weather forecasters.
Met Office issues yellow warning for ice in London
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice across Greater London as the temperature is set to drop overnight.
Shaun of the Dead 2: Simon Pegg addresses future of a sequel
Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg says being asked the question 'Is there a Shaun of the Dead 2?' "winds him up" and addresses the future of a sequel.
Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show
Claudia Winkleman will be stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning show next year but who will replace her?
Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York is Christmas No.1
The wife of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan says "it would be nice" for Fairytale of New York to get UK Christmas number one.
Snow for London this Christmas? Early weather forecast
Find out if London will get snow this Christmas as weather forecasters share their early predictions.
The Charity Organisation Creating Passion for Music
A music centre where children of all ages are given the chance to find passion in music.
Train drivers to continue striking for an extra 6 months
The latest wave of strikes will target different regions a day at a time in December.
c2c announces ticketing changes including super off-peak axe
Major rail operator c2c has announced short notice changes to its ticketing structure.
Ilford teacher called pupil attractive, panel told
A maths teacher at Beal High School told a pupil “you’re a very attractive girl” and said “even in your school uniform I still find you attractive”, a misconduct hearing was told.
Amarnih Lewis-Daniel inquest: Verdict in trans woman's death
Jurors in the inquest of trans woman Amarnih Lewis-Daniel, from Chadwell Heath, have returned a narrative verdict over her March 2021 death.
London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times has revealed the best schools in London with the 31st edition of Parent Power Guide.
London Tube closures December 1-3: See the full list
Check the London Underground services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
Young Reporter- Advancing AI helping us with diseases
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behaviour. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases1. According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people worldwide have dementia, and this number is...
A13 Dagenham crash: Met Police update on person's condition
A person who was taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the A13 has suffered minor injuries, Met Police has confirmed.
Thames Water online tool to report sewage, leaks or pollution
Pollution and sewer blockages or flooding can now be reported directly online by the public to speed up repairs and help protect the environment.
Police search for 'violent' man last seen in Ilford
Police are appealing to trace a man last seen in Ilford who took off from a medical facility.
Dagenham crash near school leaves two children injured
Three people have been injured in a Dagenham crash near a school which was attended by London's Air Ambulance.
Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65
The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65.
Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70
Alistair Darling, former Labour chancellor, has died at the age of 70, a family spokesman has announced