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Concern over cancer risk for London firefighters

New research from the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) suggests exposure to cancer-causing contaminants in buildings has raised health risks

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New fault-reporting tech introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs

New fault-reporting technology has been introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs.

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Is Shopify down? Users report Cloudflare outage affecting big brands

Popular online retail platform Shopify is reportedly down as a major Cloudflare 500 error outage affects dozens of online brands.

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Sky axes major TV service and begins issuing huge refunds of up to £290

A major Sky TV service has been axed a couple after being launched in 2023, and customers are now being given refunds.

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Man launched ‘frenzied and unexplained’ double stabbing in Tube station - and laughed

A man launched a “frenzied” and unprovoked knife attack on two older men at a Tube station as they returned home after a dance class.

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The London schools named in the Sunday Times Top Schools List 2026

The Sunday Times School Guide 2026 has revealed the top schools in London in their Parent Power Guide.

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Three dead in three days after huge fire, two stabbings and fatal crash in London

Three people have died in a shocking three days that saw a major fire, two stabbings and a fatal crash across London.

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The London Designer Outlet treat for if your birthday is in December or January

LDO is offering free VIB party packs, exclusive restaurant deals and nostalgic party fun for locals celebrating December or January birthdays.

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Major disruption expected until end of day at busy central London station

Major disruption is expected at London St Pancras until the end of the day due to a fault

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'Scared' dad left with 'necrotic' rotten finger after cat bite as warning issued

A 48-year-old dad was left with a 'necrotic' rotten finger after a cat bite, as a health warning for Pasteurella has been issued

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American tourist has Brits 'in tears' after sharing 'insane' plans for a UK Christmas

A poor American tourist has been mocked online after sharing a fairly poor, thought-out plan for Christmas in the UK.

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Recall for popular Amazon item over 'serious risk' of catching fire

Amazon has been forced to stop selling a popular item over fears that there is a 'serious risk' of fire.

Waltham Forest Echo

Car club company quitting London is ‘huge blow’

Fears the move by Zipcar will worsen congestion as more people are forced to buy their own vehicle

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Debenhams put on a star-studded parade as part of their Christmas campaign

Peter Crouch, Judi Love and Olivia Attwood have put on a star-studded parade – as part of a new Christmas campaign.

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Person taken to hospital after crash on busy central London road

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash Cavendish Square, Westminster at 6.45am today (December 4).

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Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant

Century-old Indian vegetarian food brand, Bikanervala, to open its second location in the heart of Southall.

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Tesco brings in new double points Clubcard scheme for Christmas

Tesco shoppers are already making the most of a new Clubcard offer, offering 2 points for every £1 spent on gift cards this Christmas

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This 75p supermarket item hailed a 'secret weapon' for stopping dry skin

One 'superfood' has been dubbed a 'secret weapon' to surviving the weather changes this winter

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Recap as busy central London road closed for HOURS after crash

Wigmore Street in Westminster is closed after a crash. Diversions are in place for bus routes 12, 22, 55 and 73.

Waltham Forest Echo

London Ambulance Service issues flu warning after busiest-ever November

Last weekend the service dealt with a volume of calls more reminiscent of New Year's Eve