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Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher
JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.
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Khan welcomes new licensing powers for City Hall amid row with council leaders
Criticism from Westminster City Council also comes after a section of Oxford Street was pedestrianised for the first time
Expert warns homeowners this Bonfire Night mistake could lead to £50,000 fine
If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.
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Eight home extension plans in this weeks planning applications
Here are the latest planning applications by Waltham Forest Council this week.
No Suffragette Line trains to stop at Waltham Forest stations for another week
The ongoing suspension of all services between South Tottenham and Barking has caused significant disruption to commuters, with it being close to two weeks now since a freight train derailed near Barking
UK flights among 6 planes inspected after suspected bomb threats
Four European passenger planes, including flights from London Heathrow and Manchester, face bomb threat inspections.
Consumers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves this Black Friday
Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.
Get building to help save London renters £251 per month, says think tank
Centre for British Progress (CBP) research suggests if national housing targets are met rents will be slashed significantly for Londoners
EastEnders star lands exciting new role 1 year after exit from popular BBC soap
Bobby Brazier, the eldest son of Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier, joins Mariah Carey in the new Christmas advert for Gucci.
Swanley venue celebrates ANOTHER win after being hailed Restaurant of Year
A Swanley restaurant is celebrating another milestone achievement after being named Restaurant of the Year at a major hospitality awards ceremony.
John Lewis Christmas advert divides fans with some saying it ‘missed the mark’
John Lewis’ 2026 Christmas advert, starring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse, divides viewers after its November 3 release.
Today is the final day to vote for Coca-Cola Christmas truck to visit your town
Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.
Conman who scammed east London pensioner poses with wad of cash
Fraudster Mohammed Farooq has been jailed after being part of a £187,000 scam operation which targeted an 80-year-old victim from east London.
Kristin Scott Thomas stars in John Lewis Christmas ad with toy dog Pickles
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.
Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began
Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.
‘Stop using our brand!’: Council slammed for ‘ripping off’ Hackney Wick brewery
Neil Hinchley, who established CRATE Brewery in 2012, says he has been urging the council to rename the unaffiliated CRATE St James Street for years, saying it has caused confusion for his customers
Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.
Rare Cadbury chocolate bar spotted in UK stores and shoppers say they ‘need it’
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.
Morrisons brings back Disney stickers with £4.99 character toys and new £1 bells
Morrisons has a Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.
Popular BBC crime drama could return sooner than expected after 5 year hiatus
Fans of the police crime drama Line of Duty will be excited to hear that the show is set to be returning sooner than expected.