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De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
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Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.
'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.
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Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
Hackney child sex offender 'made explicit sexual comments to 12-year-old girl'
A child sex offender from Hackney who was on the run after trying to talk to a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced
Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has highlighted a simple, low-cost gadget that could help households cut costs as winter energy bills land. Many are looking to make savings, and some may already have it sitting unused in their homes.
Netflix to stop working on these TV boxes within weeks - are you affected?
BT has confirmed that Netflix will stop working on some of its TV boxes soon due to a planned update on the app.
Waltham Forest College strengthens partnerships to deliver skills for economic growth
Waltham Forest College recently welcomed employers from across the region to its Employer Breakfast Event, bringing together local and national businesses and College leaders to strengthen collaboration on skills development, apprenticeships, and future workforce...
Waltham Forest College strengthens partnerships to deliver skills for economic growth
Waltham Forest College recently welcomed employers from across the region to its Employer Breakfast Event, bringing together local and national businesses and College leaders to strengthen collaboration on skills development, apprenticeships, and future workforce...
Haven House children's hospice to step in after closure of Richard House
Haven House Children’s Hospice has been asked to support families in Newham, Tower Hamlets, and City & Hackney after Richard House Children's Hospice closed.
Amazon Fire TV stick users urged to change one setting that can help reduce lag
If you want to reduce the lag on your TV when using an Amazon Fire TV stick, you should make a change to this setting
'Dodgy' Fire Stick users warned about dangers linked to illegal streaming devices
Those using 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks/Boxes have been reminded of the dangers associated with using illegal streaming devices after a recent survey.
Osteopath named 'one of London's most prolific voyeurs' banned
An east London osteopath was branded “one of London’s most prolific voyeurs”.
School competition to name three new electric street sweepers
Islington Council launches competition for primary school pupils to name new electric street sweepers, supporting sustainability and tackling climate change.
Education Secretary praises Highbury school for 'excellent outcomes'
Highbury Fields School has been praised by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson as one of the UK's top schools for 2024/25.
More than 500 children and young people helped by £60,000 grant
London Freemasons grant £60,000 to Back Up Trust, supporting over 500 UK children with spinal cord injuries and their families through specialist services.
Sir Tony Blair leads tributes for 'great friend' Lord Triesman who has died aged 82
Lord Triesman, a Labour former minister and former chair of the Football Association, has died aged 82.
Andrew 'pictured crouched over woman' in latest batch of Epstein files released
The latest release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouched over an unidentified woman
Woman, 24, in hospital after car and pedestrian crash in Hackney
A woman has been taken to hospital after a car and pedestrian crashed in Hackney.
Home Alone and Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71
Home Alone, Schitt's Creek and Beetlejuice star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71