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Man 'sexually assaults member of staff' in Liverpool Street station

A man reportedly sexually assaulted a member of staff in Liverpool Street station near the ticket barrier.

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Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown

But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.

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Woman 'sexually assaulted' while walking up stairs in Euston station

A woman has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Euston as she was walking up stairs in the station.

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Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row

The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.

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'Dangerous man' convicted for hit and run murder after attempting to flee to Dubai

Trevelle Rowland has been convicted of murder after a fatal hit and run less than a year after ploughing into two security men

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Royal Mail announces major change across UK to 'make life easier' for customers

Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.

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'I interviewed the Prime Minister in IKEA about parental leave and town centres'

It’s not every day you’re interviewing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom about Swedish meatballs, parental leave and the future of Croydon.

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Person in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by train on London line

A person is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train on a line to London.

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Trains cancelled on major London line after person hit by train

A person has been hit by a train with services to London facing major delays or cancellations. Live updates here.

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Virgin Media O2 offering £100s for old gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox

Virgin Media O2 is offering up to £160 for old gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox, through its O2 Recycle scheme - here's how to claim.

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BBC star opens up on secret health battle and surgery after tumour diagnosis

BBC presenter Reggie Yates has revealed he underwent surgery after being diagnosed with a tumour.

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'Cherished' EastEnders actor dies aged 92 just 10 years after leaving BBC soap

EastEnders actor Derek Martin, who played the role of Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016, has died at the age of 92.

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Latest planning applications submitted in Barking and Dagenham

A Romford primary school is looking to build a new fence around its premises

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Targeted raid finds thousands of pounds' worth of fake goods

Thousands of pounds’ worth of counterfeit goods have been seized during a targeted inspection.

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College holds Men's Day for male students

Male students are being encouraged to prioritise both physical and mental health as part of wider efforts to normalise conversations around wellbeing.

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Chadwell Heath man sent sexual messages to 'underage girl'

Stewart Chalk from Chadwell Heath pleaded guilty to a child sex offence.

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Former Met Police officer found guilty of sexually assaulting teen boy in hotel room

A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in a Heathrow hotel room.

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'Delays likely' as Gallows Corner diversion route hit by water works

Delays are likely on a Gallows Corner diversion route in Romford as a result of water works.

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Emergency services search Dagenham park after 'man seen entering water'

Emergency services swarmed Mayesbrook Park after reports of a person entering its boating lake.

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Police swarm Mayesbrook Park in Dagenham

Police swarmed Mayesbrook Park, near Lodge Avenue today (January 9).