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Council pays out £7k in compensation after homeless family kept in B&B for nine months

The family were stuck in the B&B for a total of 41 weeks, which is 35 weeks over the mandated limit

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Khan defends police station front desk closures as ‘pragmatic’

Mayor of London says he is "following the evidence" with his decision to shutter almost half of the capital's police front counters

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Deputy mayor slams government’s Building Safety Regulator

Tom Copley blames the way the regulator was set up under the previous Tory government has led to "unacceptable delays" to housebuilding

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Netflix, Prime, and Disney + warning as customers hit with 'sky-high' bills

Travel expert issues EU data roaming warning to all British holidaymakers

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Tesco and Pampers to support parents with free nappies in 350 stores

Tesco is offering free Pampers Preemie Protection nappies to new parents, in partnership with Pampers, with 15 packs in total per Clubcard

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New Cadbury bar spotted in B&M compared to 'god tier' discontinued chocolate

A new Crispy Wafer Caramel Choc Top Flavour Twirl has been spotted at B&M, which is being compared to the discontinued Mars Delight.

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Apple to roll out new iOS 26 update next week - iPhones that aren't compatible

See the iPhones that won't be compatible with the new iOS 26 update, which rolls out on Monday (September 15).

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The abandoned Tube station that has been transformed into a pub

Fulham Broadway Tube station was once the home to a grand ticket hall; the abandoned space has since been transformed into a pub.

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Stunning images of Doja Cat and Chappell Roan up for Music Photography Awards

The annual awards are handed out by Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood to recognise the best of global music photography

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‘Sally in the Stow’ nominated for best charity shop in London award

Walthamstow Salavation Army bags nomination for prestigious award

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Universal files trademark application for name of theme park near London

Universal has registered a trademark that could be the name of its planned UK theme park.

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Police arrest two ‘prolific’ phone snatchers in Walthamstow

An undercover Metropolitan Police operation throughout August led to the arrests of two “prolific” thieves who were found in possession of numerous stolen phones

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I got up close to Ziggy Stardust costumes at London's new David Bowie museum

The David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse in east London opens to the public on September 13 and is home to the singer's 90,000-item strong archive.

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Tories call for by-election after Chingford councillor jumps ship for Reform UK

Hatch Lane and Highams Park North councillor Justin Halabi is the first Reform UK councillor in Waltham Forest

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Paul Burrell hits back at 'petulant' Prince Harry in scathing interview

Paul Burrell has admitted that his latest memoir, The Royal Insider, was written in part to publicly rebuke a “petulant” Prince Harry.

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Virgin Media O2 issues scam warning after increase in 'suspicious' text messages

Virgin Media O2 has warned Brits to be extra vigilant after an increase in "suspicious" text message scams during August.

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The gadget that dried my washing, stopped damp and cut my energy bills

As gifts to myself go, few can beat a top of the range dehumidifier for getting rid of damp - and it's already paid for itself in lower bills

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Expert shares 7 ways to save on your supermarket shopping this September

With food prices continuing to rise across the UK, saving at the checkout has become a budgeting priority for many.

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Cinnabon customers mourn closure of chain: 'This is worse than a break-up'

US bakery chain Cinnabon is closing all of its branches in the UK in 'strategic decision'

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Copper Box Arena unveils £1m food and drink upgrade

Copper Box Arena visitors can now enjoy upgraded food, drink, and VIP dining after Oak View Group partnered with GLL, investing nearly £1m to enhance the east London venue.