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V&A East Museum to open its doors this Saturday

The five‑storey museum, part of the East Bank development in the Olympic Park, launches with the largest exhibition to date on the influence of Black British music

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Theatre review: ‘Invisible Me’

Sarah Jones reviews Invisible ME, a 'glorious' and 'multi-faceted' portrayal of loneliness, reflection and human growth set here in Waltham Forest

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Amazon Fire TV Stick users getting on-screen warning amid fears of more blocked apps

Fire TV Stick users have discovered more blocked apps amid Amazon's continued crackdown on the use of illegal streaming devices.

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The ‘SAD FART’ trick Martin Lewis says could save you hundreds

Martin Lewis has revealed his ‘SAD FART’ trick to help shoppers understand their rights and get refunds or repairs on faulty goods.

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Royal Mail delivery delays - how to find postcodes affected and claim compensation

Royal Mail reports delivery delays daily - find out who can claim compensation and the payment you receive if successful.

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Hundreds of new zero-emission buses to hit capital's streets

Buses across London are getting EV charging as part of a drive to cut tens of thousands of carbon emissions with plans to run on renewable energy by 2030.

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Councils that fail to maintain roads could lose third of their funding

Under new government measures, councils which fail to demonstrate they are maintaining roads effectively could lose around a third of their £1.6bn funding for the next year

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Four in ten London parents ‘struggle to afford’ essential items for their newborn

According to a survey for Barnado's, 44% of parents surveyed also said their child missed out on opportunities to learn or play due to cost

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New Chinese street food vendor sets up shop in CRATE Walthamstow

Hi Wok, which serves bubble tea alongside dishes such as sweet and sour chicken, chilli beef, and stir fry beans, opened up on Wednesday, 25th March

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Channel 4 fans say return of 90s TV hit after 11 years ‘has never been more needed’

Channel 4 has confirmed this 1990s show hosted by Chris Evans will be returning to TV this week (April 17) after 11 years and fans are 'so glad'

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Diane Morgan warns train passengers over habits causing hundreds of injuries

Govia Thameslink Railway launches a rail safety campaign with Diane Morgan, warning UK train passengers of platform risks and preventable injuries at stations.

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Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items

Asda is drawing up proposals to add vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of certain items

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Microsoft to shut down Outlook app on Android devices in May - switch or be 'cut off'

Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.

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Teacher who downloaded child sex abuse images to 'prove a point' banned

David Taylor pleaded guilty to four counts of making indecent images of children.

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Charity boss's humble words as he is made CBE by King

A Jewish civic leader made a CBE for his work in youth development, Holocaust remembrance and interfaith relations said he "stands on the shoulders of giants" after being invested by the King.

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London City Airport announces new round of local charity funding

London City Airport has announced it is granting an extra £36,000 to charities and community groups.

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RECAP after all lanes STOPPED on M25 near London following 'police incident'

All lanes on the M25 near London have been stopped and traffic is stationary following a police incident.

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East London people and businesses named and shamed for not paying taxes

HMRC has released its latest list of deliberate tax defaulters in March 2026 and these are the people and businesses in east London that have been named and shamed.

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How to spot the Royal Mint coin selling for more than 500 times its face value

The 1982 Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £100 because of a possible error when it was minted.

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I'm a Celebrity star talks possible return to Coronation Street 6 years after exit

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here - South Africa star Beverley Callard has spoken about a possible return to Coronation Street after her exit in 2020.