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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.
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'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.
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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.
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.
The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub
Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.
Man rushed to hospital after crash on major road in Tower Hamlets
A man has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Tower Hamlets.
WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug
WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.
Tower Hamlets man charged with armed robbery after Rolex store raided
A man from Tower Hamlets has been charged alongside two north London men in connection to an alleged armed robbery at a luxury watch store.
Major road closed by police due to 'emergency services incident'
A major road has been closed by the emergency services due to an ongoing incident. Live updates here as we find out more.
It takes three attempts to get the 'perfect snap' - research reveals
Phone owners have more than 2,000 photos stored on their device – but consider less than half of them to be 'good.'
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing – with more than double the number putting their cash to work investing for the future compared to Baby Boomers.
All the London Underground closures you need to be aware of this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 6 to February 8) and don't be caught out.
Police descend on quiet cul-de-sac on Isle of Dogs
Police and ambulances are responding to an incident on a quiet cul-de-sac in east London. Live updates here.
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime in the first month this year?
Monthly Metropolitan Police data has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in January 2026.
De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.
'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has highlighted a simple, low-cost gadget that could help households cut costs as winter energy bills land. Many are looking to make savings, and some may already have it sitting unused in their homes.