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John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary with 'great regret and reluctance'
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, he revealed on social media, through a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Grant will help London's homeless rebuild their lives in hospitality
A grant of £8,000 awarded by London Freemasons, has been given to Only A Pavement Away, a charity that works with people experiencing homelessness.
How a £10,000 donation is helping keep a crucial London charity operational
A £10,000 donation has been awarded to London Search and Rescue (LonSAR) by London Freemasons, to go towards covering operational expenses.
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Half of Gen Zs have started their own business
Half of Gen Zs have started their own business ranging from side hustles to fully-fledged companies - the most of any generation.
Over a third of 35 to 54-year-olds feel overlooked by society
More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked by society.
Accidental organ removal and gloves left inside patients among NHS mistakes last year
New data from NHS England reveals there were 403 "never events" in the health service for the year from April 2025 to March this year.
TV presenter says 'marriage' with BBC 'run out of love' amid exit
Gary Lineker says things were 'starting to run out of love' before he left the BBC after 26 years.
Former West Ham chairman David Sullivan accused of sexual misconduct
Multiple women have alleged that former West Ham chairman David Sullivan committed sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against them
The rare 50p coin that sold for 645 times its shop value on eBay - check behind sofa
A rare 50p coin has sold for 645 times its shop value after a collector snapped it up for £322.88 on eBay.
New green space in Tower Hamlets helps kids connect with nature
A community garden is helping young people connect with nature through hands-on environmental education.
Olympic champion named West Ham charity ambassador
Olympic medallist Fatima Whitbread has been named an ambassador for the West Ham United Foundation.
Woman among first in UK to receive new kidney drug
Sangita Patel, a patient at The Royal London Hospital, has become one of the first in the UK to receive a new drug, allowing her to have a kidney transplant.
Weather to brighten up after heavy rain and strong winds batter the UK
The Met Office has forecast a warmer Sunday, June 7, after heavy rain and strong winds.
Tributes paid as Doctor Who and The Bill star Patrick Godfrey dies aged 93
Patrick Godfrey, who played Leonardo Da Vinci in 1998 period drama Ever After: A Cinderella Story, has died aged 93.
Ferrari trades petrol roar for plug and puzzlement
Comedian Steve Allen gives his take on Ferrari’s move to electric, from eye-watering cost to baffled fans and a very different driving experience.
Zoe Ball reportedly lands new job at rival radio station after leaving the BBC
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball is reportedly moving to Greatest Hits station.
Now deliver: Aspire faces calls to make streets safer
Aspire faces calls from Tower Hamlets Wheelers' campaigner Oli Rake to deliver safer streets, boost cycling infrastructure and act on road safety after securing control of Tower Hamlets.
Buffy and Ted Lasso stars lead tributes to Anthony Head after death aged 72
Stars of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso have led the tributes for Anthony Head after his death aged 72.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso and Merlin star Anthony Head dies aged 72
Anthony Head, best known for his role as Rupert Giles in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.
MOBO Awards founder Kanya King dies aged 57 after 'courageous' battle with cancer
MOBO Awards founder Kanya King has died at the age of 57 after a battle with colon cancer.