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Excessive Screen Time Threatens Childhood: Experts Urge Parents to Act

Children are spending more time on screens than ever, but a growing number are rediscovering the joys of real-world play, creativity, and adventure.

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London's best and worst train stations have been revealed - Do you agree?

A travel expert has named the best and worst train stations in London. Do you agree with the ranking?

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Chaos as mouse spotted running around the Ritz as guests enjoy afternoon tea

The Ritz London has launched an investigation after diners spotted a mouse running around the restaurant.

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Two stabbed in one horrifically violent day across London

Two people have been stabbed in horrifically violent attacks across London in just one day during the weekend.

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Barking handyman killed and robbed customer who was suing him in Dartford

A handyman from Barking murdered and robbed a customer in Dartford using scissors and cable ties, after they sued him for just over £2,000.

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Romford man jailed after he was caught stealing from church

Romford man Ionut Constantin was jailed for stealing metal and building supplies from St Chad's Church in Chadwell Heath.

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Will you be able to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight? Aurora Borealis returns

The Northern Lights could be be visible across parts of the UK again tonight (January 20) following Monday's Aurora Borealis display - see where

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Brazen overnight burglary at east London court being probed by police

Police are investigating after East London Coroner's Court was burgled overnight.

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HMRC data shows house sales 8 per cent up as average house prices increase by £10k

Rightmove said the £9,893 average asking price increase is the biggest for the month of January in its 25 years of house price studies as the number of sales also jumps

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Crime scene in place after van smashes through fence on busy Dagenham road

Pictures and a video show a damaged van that seems to have crashed through a fence in Goresbrook Road, Dagenham.

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Ambulance volunteers to go to life-threatening emergencies near their own homes

London Ambulance Service launches first Community First Responder volunteer recruitment drive. No medical experience needed—help save lives in London.

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Recap as busy Dagenham road closed after van 'smashes' through fence

Goresbrook Road in Dagenham is closed after a van crashed into a fence.

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Brooklyn Beckham 'doesn't want to reconcile with family' as he breaks silence on feud

Brooklyn Beckham publicly accuses parents David and Victoria of family rift, claims “Brand Beckham” pressured his marriage to Nicola and personal life.

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UK government considers banning social media for under 16s - what to know

The UK government is considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s as it beings a new consultation this week.

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Woman 'mortified' as stranger tells her off for being too loud in handwritten note

A London teacher was left 'mortified' after a stranger passed her a handwritten note in a café, accusing her of being so loud she had to leave.

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Everything we know about replacement of major Dagenham flyover

Lodge Avenue Flyover in Dagenham - which carries "one of London's busiest roads", the A13 - is proposed to be replaced in a major project by Transport for London (TfL). here is all the information we know about it.

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Why is Prince Harry suing the Daily Mail publisher? All to know as London case begins

Prince Harry and six others are taking legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.

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Major disruption expected until end of day on London King’s Cross line

Train passengers are facing a day of major disruption after overrunning engineering works blocked lines near London King’s Cross.

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'Predatory' transport police officer targeted women with vile behaviour

He would have been sacked had he not already quit the force

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Person dies after being hit by train with rail line closed from London

Trains on a busy train line from London have been closed by the emergency services. Live updates here.