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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.
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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.
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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.
The lost Tube station that became a Chinese restaurant
Marlborough Road was one of the earliest stations on the Tube network but closed in 1939 and for many decades its ticket hall operated as a restaurant
Government to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
The government will consider a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, it is understood.
FREE travel on Silvertown Tunnel buses to be extended for seven more weeks
Free travel on Silvertown Tunnel bus routes SL4, 108, and 129 has been extended by seven weeks.
Britain’s State Pension Age 'ticking time bomb' as healthy life expectancy falls
Experts warn of a pension ticking time bomb as healthy life expectancy drops while the UK state pension age increases to 67.
All the UK police forces investigating Epstein-related accusations
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk yesterday (February 19).
What happens next as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released from police custody
The former prince was held by police on Thursday morning (February 19) and was in custody for around 11 hours.
Trainee nurse 'took baby to hospital in a bag two hours after silent birth'
A trainee nurse concealed her pregnancy and waited two hours before taking her infant son to hospital in a bag after he failed to cry following his birth, reports London Now.
HMRC is urging parents to claim £1300 Child Benefit following rule changes
HMRC is urging parents and carers to check their eligibility as new PAYE repayment rules make it easier for some families to claim.
King Charles pictured for first time after arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
King Charles continued with his planned ambassadorial in-person audiences in the Throne Room at St James’s Palace on Thursday.
King Charles releases first statement following arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
King Charles has shared his first statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor still a prince? His Royal title explained
Find out if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is still a prince - Royal family member's title explained