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London Ambulance Trust hit by over 900 data breaches since 2022

Fresh figures reveal scale of data security incidents at London Ambulance Trust

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Wetherspoon chairman urges hospitality sector to back Reform’s pub tax overhaul

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has advised those in the hospitality industry to back Reform's plans for the pub sector

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New multi-storey car park at hospital 'has delivered real benefits'

The health trust that runs Whipps Cross Hospital says the completion of the new multi-storey car park at the hospital has delivered real benefits for local people

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Coca-Cola launches 2 new flavours of 'fan favourite' drink - have you tried it?

Coca-Cola has launched the new Cherry Float flavour, expanding its popular cherry range in the UK.

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Industry minister praises next generation of 'highly skilled' construction workers

Industry minister Chris McDonald MP visited Wanstead's Build Academy to promote construction skills training, support SMEs, and tackle the UK construction gap.

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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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A look through the lens with the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society

The Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society show some members' photographs.

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Celebration inflation: Why modern awareness days leave us none the wiser

Brett Ellis examines the rise of UK awareness days with humour and cynicism, asking whether these ‘celebrations’ achieve anything beyond mild irritation.

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Discover the 'delightful' ancient woodland walk that feels like you’ve left the city

Sydenham Hill Wood walking route takes you through an ancient woodland with views of wildlife.

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Dragged kicking and screaming into Costa: a tale of hypocrisy, hot milk and QR codes

Brett Ellis explains his reluctant descent into Britain’s coffee‑shop culture

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Call the Midwife creator confirms characters returning for new prequel series

Call the Midwife creator Hedi Thomas has shared details on what characters will be returning for the new prequel series.

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Why this 'exciting' London spot was named the best place to go in the UK for 2026

London's Bloomsbury has been named one of the best places to visit in the UK for 2026. Find out why.

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Time to stamp out delays in the postal service

Harlow MP Chris Vince explains why he went to see Royal Mail operations first-hand.

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30m mast at gas works among latest Waltham Forest planning applications

Latest Waltham Forest planning applications: home extensions, roof alterations, new flats in Leyton, and commercial-to-residential conversions.

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The Hogwarts Express is coming to Essex this spring - here's when

Train enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans will have the chance to ride the Hogwarts Express at the Epping Ongar Railway in Essex.

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Parking spaces could be lost if new waiting and loading restrictions approved

Waltham Forest Council proposes new waiting and loading restrictions in Bisterne Avenue, Eastfield Road, Yardley Lane, and Aylmer Road.

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'Simply the best' - The London brunch spot where you can eat for less than £20

DoBar cafe in North London has been described as "simply the best" and will cost you less than £20 each.

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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.

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The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub

Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.

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Mural of dancing Palestinians unveiled in Leyton

The Tilbury Road artwork depicts young Palestinians doing the traditional Dabke dance