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I’m a mortgage expert – this is what buyers should do to avoid overlooked headaches
A mortgage expert has advised budding buyers on what to do to avoid one of the most overlooked homebuying headaches.
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Islington school warns that London ‘Red vs Blue’ wars are ‘not a joke’
An Islington school has warned parents that the viral “Red vs Blue” school wars trend is “not a joke” following fears of group violence between pupils.
Man in hospital after crash on busy road outside Bow church
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash on a busy road outside a church.
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Half of UK population would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.
Jenson Button takes on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix'
F1 World Champion Jenson Button took on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix’ – and was outmanoeuvred.
Households warned over £1,000 fine if video doorbells break major UK privacy law
Households are being warned over a £1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR
UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.
‘Red vs Blue’ school wars evolve into ‘Green vs Black’ in Tower Hamlets
A social media trend encouraging clashes between school pupils has spread across multiple London boroughs, evolving from “Red vs Blue” fights to a new “Green vs Black” version in Tower Hamlets.
New Superloop bus route set to link two east London boroughs
TfL has confirmed that a new Superloop route will go ahead next year following a public consultation.
All the closures and changes on the London Underground you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 27 to March 1) and don't be caught out.
Falling pupil numbers at east London secondary school force phased closure
An east London secondary school has announced it will close by summer 2027 after falling pupil numbers.
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
Police end searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Former apprentice contestant to judge live trading contest at Spitalfields market
Teen entrepreneurs compete at Old Spitalfields Market in Young Enterprise event, judged by Apprentice star and business leaders.
Fiona Phillips’ husband says Alzheimer's means she's 'slipping away' each day
Retired journalist Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, said she no longer likes to discuss her Alzheimer's diagnosis
Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court this morning (February 24).
Medical group urges caution as further cold weather predicted
Greater London had the highest number of searches for both hip and knee replacements of the 12-month period analysed
Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest
Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.
Peter Mandelson arrested by Met Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.