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UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'

Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.

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Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault

Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six different women.

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Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn't count unless they’ve tracked it

Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.

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£5,000 grant helps HIV positive Londoners feel less isolated

The Food Chain, the UK’s only HIV specialist nutrition charity, has received a £5,000 grant to support its Eating Together service.

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Tesco and Barclays customers urged to check bank statements for new cashback payment

Drivers are being told to check their bank statements for a new payment labelled “Barclays Fuel CB” with money back on fuel.

Islington Gazette | News

Arsenal star Havertz makes dreams come true for two families

Kai Havertz made dreams come true for two families supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.

Islington Gazette | News

Volunteer scheme to help lonely blind people in London

Severely isolated blind and partially sighted adults across Islington and Kensington and Chelsea will benefit from a new volunteer initiative.

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The London boroughs with the most noise complaints revealed

Data has revealed the London boroughs with the most noise complaints according to research by Cash House Buyers at Sell House Fast.

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Lidl reveals 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas where it wants to open new stores

Lidl has revealed a 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas in the UK where it wants to open new stores - see the full list.

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Nearly half of Brits say they’d be more productive if working hours were halved

Nearly half of Brits think they could get just as much done in half the time – as new research reveals Millennials are leading the charge when it comes to using AI and productivity tools in the workplace.

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Luxury UK holiday company closes after 23 years after falling into administration

Luxury UK holiday company, Salamander Voyages, has been forced to close after falling into administration.

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Claire’s Accessories falls into administration 154 stores shut and 1,300 jobs gone

Claire’s has shut all its 154 high street shops across the UK and Ireland.

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Santander, HSBC UK and Barclays cut mortgage rates again - how to get the best deals

Santander, HSBC UK, Barclays, Skipton Building Society and Virgin Money cut mortgage rates again, offering fresh deals

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London's lost Guinness brewery that had its own trains and pub

Beer giant Guinness may have just opened a central London micro brewery - but new book Lost London looks back at the huge factory that was one of the capital's lost treasures.

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‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’

Four Seasons holds its reputation for its high-quality luxury hotels, but even with that knowledge I was blown away here’s my Tower Bridge review.

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The little green huts that are now protected London icons

When a little green hut in Wellington Place, St John's Wood was granted listed status two years ago - it was the final protection for a quirky slice of London history. We explore the story of Cabmen's shelters in the capital.

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The London boroughs with the most grass fires revealed

London Fire Brigade has revealed where the most grass fires take place - and urged Londoners to give their gardens a spring clean to reduce the risk of potential blazes.

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London charity tackling domestic abuse gets funding boost

Let Me Know (LMK) has been given £9,600 to deliver workshops to 180 young people across London.

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'We're fining riders for bad parking - but pavement cycling is hard to stop'

As it extends its presence in Haringey, Lime admits it is finding it hard to crackdown on pavement cycling.

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Experts have identified the eight different roles parents could benefit from

Experts have identified the eight different roles parents could benefit from in their ‘village’ to make pregnancy and early parenthood easier.