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Stacey Solomon's sister Jemma makes 'scary' decision to shut business
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British Gas is giving some customers half price electricity when it's windy
British Gas is giving its PeakSave customers half-price electricity tomorrow ( Friday, December 19) in another Green Flex event, as windy conditions have resulted in more renewable energy being available.
Expert Warns Budget 2025 Leaves Construction Facing 2026 Challenges
While billions are pledged for roads, infrastructure, and housing, construction experts highlight delivery risks from skills shortages, supply-chain pressures, and rising costs in 2026.
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Parents vow to 'fight' to save 'lifeline' Beckton children's hospice
East London parents have vowed to fight to save Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton, Newham. after it closed and went into administration on December 17.
LIVE updates as all trains cancelled in Barking for hours after fault
Trains are not stopping at a station in Barking due to a fault - with hours of cancellations. Live updates here.
DO NOT TRAVEL warning on London train until Christmas Eve as track underwater
Passengers that they should avoid travelling on a train route to London due until Christmas Eve due to flooding.
LIVE as 'operational incident' causes Bakerloo line to be part suspended
There are delays on the Bakerloo line this morning, after an operational incident at the depot has resulted in the partial suspension of the line.
Doctors urge east Londoners to get flu jab
Doctors are urging east Londoners to check they have enough medication for Christmas as unprecedented flu levels hit the NHS. Patients are advised to get vaccinated and use 111 for urgent needs.
Dad of four suing London toy store Hamleys after being injured by falling Perspex
A dad of four is suing Hamleys after being injured by a large piece of Perspex that fell two storeys while Christmas shopping.
DO NOT TRAVEL warning as pictures show track underwater for major London station
Passengers are being urged not to travel on a route after as trains to a London station are cancelled due to flooding.
London poshest studio on market for £300k - and it's the same size as a caravan
London's poshest studio flat with the same footprint as a standard caravan has gone on the market - for nearly £300,000.
Brentwood and Barking men sentenced for Essex prison escape plot
Men from Brentwood and Barking were jailed for their parts in an escape plan at Chelmsford Prison.
Christmas opening hours for Tesco, Aldi, Asda and more across London
Check what time the likes of Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and more are open this Christmas in London with opening hours.
Royal Mail reveals most wanted Christmas presents in letters to Santa
Lego, Barbie dolls and bikes top the list of most wanted Christmas presents from children this year, above technology and newer toys
Met Office gives UK White Christmas verdict in early forecast
The Met Office has shared an early forecast, revealing whether the UK could have snow and a white Christmas.
Every London Underground line and station closed this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 19-21) and don't be caught out.
Tube stabbing, mass gas leak and man hit by train in two days across London
In the space of just two London days, 30 people were treated after a carbon monoxide leak at a shop, a man was stabbed and a man was hit by a train.
Plans approved for inclusive and accessible classroom at Dagenham primary school
Hunters Hall Primary School in Dagenham has gained planning approval to build a new classroom for SEN pupils.
Six Barking and Dagenham libraries to get digital transformation
A £410,215 grant will transform six Barking and Dagenham libraries into digital inclusion hubs, offering free devices, data and training to help more than 3,000 residents get online.
Major police presence outside London Underground station after man in his 20s stabbed
Pictures from the scene show a Northern line station has been closed for over four hours after a stabbing in Colliers Wood station.