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Nationwide gives £175 free cash to 40,000 customers and offer is 'still running'
More than 40,000 customers have been paid Nationwide’s £175 switch bonus in the last three months, making it one of the best bank switch offers for 2026
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MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners
MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition
LIVE updates as Elizabeth line hit by SEVERE delays in morning rush hour
The Elizabeth line is facing serious delays as commuters travel to work this morning. Live updates here.
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UK delivery company closes down after 14 years affecting Evri customers
Delivery company Parcel & Post ceased trading on January 26, which is now having an impact on Evri customers - see why.
Barking construction worker robbed and murdered customer
A construction worker has been convicted of murdering and robbing a customer in Dartford.
Kylie Minogue launches 'special' new Barbie doll but it will set you back £70
Kylie Minogue has created another Barbie doll with Mattel, which sports her standout red outfit from the Padam Padam music video.
Date set for $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by President Trump
A 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit brought against the BBC by US President Donald Trump will go to trial in 2027, a Florida judge has ordered.
London Underground closures and changes you need to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 13 to February 15) and don't be caught out.
A13 blocked for over an hour due to 'police incident'
The A13 was blocked near Barking both ways due to a police incident between the A406 North Circular by Beckton Roundabout and River Road today (February 11). Follow our blog for updates.
'Heartbeat' of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms
'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years – filled with nostalgia.
Half a tonne of waste collected from Barking estate in day of action
Barking and Dagenham Council and Reside led a clean-up on Gascoigne Estate, tackling fly-tipping, litter and waste disposal issues.
Revealed - east London boroughs ranked from best to worst to live in
East London boroughs have been ranked from the best to worst to live in 2026 by Garrington Property Finders.
Blueprint draft released for plans to 'transform' Dagenham Heathway
Draft plans for the "transformation" of one of Dagenham Heathway have been released - including a proposal to redevelop Heathway Shopping Centre. A public consultation is set to begin.
Plans for seven-person HMO in major Dagenham road dubbed 'detrimental'
Plans for a seven-person HMO in Heathway, Dagenham have been refused by Barking and Dagenham Council.
Barking and Dagenham named the worst borough to live in London
Barking and Dagenham has been named the worst borough to live in Greater London in a 2026 study by Garrington Property Finders.
Photos show new Gallows Corner flyover moving another step closer to completion
Waterproofing of the new Gallows Corner flyover appears to have begun as the project moves closer to completion.
Plans for 184 new supported living flats in Rush Green set for first decision
Plans for more than 180 supported living flats in Rush Green are set to gain initial approval from Barking & Dagenham Council.
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.
As it happened - 'fire alert' at Upminster suspends Tube line
A "fire alert" at Upminster Underground Station part suspended the District Line.