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Concern over cancer risk for London firefighters
New research from the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) suggests exposure to cancer-causing contaminants in buildings has raised health risks
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New fault-reporting tech introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs
New fault-reporting technology has been introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs.
The best north London schools according to The Sunday Times
North London schools have scored highly in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, with QE Barnet winning multiple national awards and several others ranked among the UK’s best.
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Is Shopify down? Users report Cloudflare outage affecting big brands
Popular online retail platform Shopify is reportedly down as a major Cloudflare 500 error outage affects dozens of online brands.
Sky axes major TV service and begins issuing huge refunds of up to £290
A major Sky TV service has been axed a couple after being launched in 2023, and customers are now being given refunds.
Man launched ‘frenzied and unexplained’ double stabbing in Tube station - and laughed
A man launched a “frenzied” and unprovoked knife attack on two older men at a Tube station as they returned home after a dance class.
The London schools named in the Sunday Times Top Schools List 2026
The Sunday Times School Guide 2026 has revealed the top schools in London in their Parent Power Guide.
Three dead in three days after huge fire, two stabbings and fatal crash in London
Three people have died in a shocking three days that saw a major fire, two stabbings and a fatal crash across London.
EastEnders star hosts 'moving and special' ceremony at North London Hospice
Michelle Collins hosted the North London Hospice’s Light Up A Life ceremony, where hundreds gathered to remember loved ones, raising nearly £30,000 for hospice care.
Children under 16 can get in free at stadium tours and Dare Skywalk
Children can visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for free this Christmas, with complimentary entry on stadium tours and the Dare Skywalk from December 21 to January 4.
The London Designer Outlet treat for if your birthday is in December or January
LDO is offering free VIB party packs, exclusive restaurant deals and nostalgic party fun for locals celebrating December or January birthdays.
Christmas lights switch-on in day of events as historic town hall reopens
Hornsey Town Hall in Crouch End will reopen with a festive ceremony as part of a day of free activities at the historic landmark.
Major disruption expected until end of day at busy central London station
Major disruption is expected at London St Pancras until the end of the day due to a fault
Local homelessness charity launches latest winter campaign
The 'Help Before Homelessness' campaign aims to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless by focusing on early intervention support
'Scared' dad left with 'necrotic' rotten finger after cat bite as warning issued
A 48-year-old dad was left with a 'necrotic' rotten finger after a cat bite, as a health warning for Pasteurella has been issued
American tourist has Brits 'in tears' after sharing 'insane' plans for a UK Christmas
A poor American tourist has been mocked online after sharing a fairly poor, thought-out plan for Christmas in the UK.
Recall for popular Amazon item over 'serious risk' of catching fire
Amazon has been forced to stop selling a popular item over fears that there is a 'serious risk' of fire.
Car club company quitting London is ‘huge blow’
Fears the move by Zipcar will worsen congestion as more people are forced to buy their own vehicle
Debenhams put on a star-studded parade as part of their Christmas campaign
Peter Crouch, Judi Love and Olivia Attwood have put on a star-studded parade – as part of a new Christmas campaign.
Person taken to hospital after crash on busy central London road
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash Cavendish Square, Westminster at 6.45am today (December 4).