15 h. ago Six men convicted after trafficked migrants forced to work on cannabis farms

The National Crime Agency said illegal sites were run in the Midlands, London and the north of England.

Events

6 d. ago My dad died a year ago – and a photo of him on Google Street View brought me up short | Adrian Chiles

A friend sent me the image by surprise and I felt a lot of things very strongly: love, upset, amusement, pleasure and angerAn old friend sent me a photo that caused me to stop whatever I was doing. I stared at it for a long time, possibly without drawing breath. Martin and I grew up living next door to each other. He now lives in Australia. It was from there that he sent me a screenshot of Google Maps’ Street View, showing what had been our homes. Side by side, just bricks and mortar obviously, but teeming with meaning for both of us. That wasn’t the thing though. The thing was that in a corner of the photo stood a familiar figure in a red jumper. My dad.He died this time last year. And yet here he was, standing under the tree next to his car. I felt a lot of things very strongly all at the same time: love, surprise, upset, amusement, anger, pleasure and other things. This was a month ago, but it’s on my mind again this week as it would have been his 87th birthday. And I’m still no ...

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6 d. ago All the stores closing before March including WHSmith and New Look

High streets have been hit by a spate of shop closures this month, with WHSmith and Dobbies at the forefront of the exodus.

Politics

7 d. ago Petersham Nurseries London sites close as bosses blame budget

Petersham Nurseries London sites close as bosses blame budget  The Times

Economics

7 d. ago Canyon almost quadruples bricks and mortar stores, including sites in London and Sheffield in a bid to improve customer experience

Canyon almost quadruples bricks and mortar stores, including sites in London and Sheffield in a bid to improve customer experience  CyclingWeekly

Economics

8 d. ago How to watch EastEnders 40th anniversary episodes this week – full BBC schedule

EastEnders will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this week - and there is a lot in store for fans of the BBC soap including a live episode which will see the end to many storylines

Politics

8 d. ago High profile London billboard sites sold by TfL in £80 million deal

The 99-year lease agreement covers ad sites on some of Europe’s busiest roads

Economics

1 week ago Archaeologists stunned by discovery at planned site of new London skyscraper

Archaeologists stunned by discovery at planned site of new London skyscraper  The Independent

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1 week ago Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital

Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital  CBS News

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