1 hour ago British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain

Half of UK public unaware of contribution made by 2.5m British Asian members of armed forces who served in second world warBritish Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war.The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an online archive of Asian veterans’ experiences to raise awareness of the shared histories and sacrifices of Britain’s diverse communities. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago SNP ministers and prison service must realise honesty is crucial to releasing Scottish prisoners early

It is a tricky issue to get the public onside with - but transparency will benefit both sides

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3 h. ago All you need to know on the ice rinks in south east London this Christmas

All you need to know on the ice rinks in south east London this Christmas  News Shopper

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3 h. ago Top spots for the cheapest petrol and diesel in south east London this November

Top spots for the cheapest petrol and diesel in south east London this November  News Shopper

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4 h. ago Anger over plans for 'floating warehouse' of wind turbines off Scots coast

Campaigners have demanded a halt to the proposed development they say will blight beach views, destroy fishing grounds and desecrate a protected war grave.

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4 h. ago SNP government accused of 'passing buck' over LPS tower block safety fears

Hundreds of Scots are thought to live in Large Panel System (LPS) high-rise buildings which could be vulnerable to gas explosions and collapse.

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5 h. ago HMRC writes letter to thousands of benefit claimants as payments end

The tax body is writing to 60,000 people

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6 h. ago Manhunt launched for Palestine Action activist accused of going on the run from HMP Wandsworth after skipping bail

Sean Middleborough, 32, who was being held on remand at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London, was granted bail for a weekend to attend his brother's wedding. But he did not return to prison.

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6 h. ago Return to the office? Public sector splurges nearly £1.3million of taxpayers' cash on WFH equipment

A Mail on Sunday investigation lays bare the outlay on desks, office chairs and IT equipment for public sector workers still reaping the benefits of hybrid working brought in during the pandemic.

Economics

7 h. ago Full list of benefits that can be used to apply for Motability Scheme

The Motability Scheme allows people receiving specific benefits to allocate their allowance towards leasing a new vehicle

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10 h. ago DWP issues update over bank account checks for people on 3 benefits

Officials will also be able to directly take funds from a person's bank account

Economics

11 h. ago Freewheeling England shake off the shackles to trump Fiji at their own game | Andy Bull

Steve Borthwick’s men were invited to a dance and had all the moves, reacting to a classic try with one of their ownSomething is happening in south-west London. The statistics will give you a hint of it – England have won nine Tests in a row and haven’t lost at home all year – but the sight of the way they played here in the second half against Fiji says more about what’s going on than the numbers do.England, whisper it, turned in a brilliantly entertaining 40 minutes of freewheeling rugby against a Fiji team who are a hell of a lot better than their ninth-placed standing in the world rankings suggests. The Fijians invited England to a dance, and, glory be, Steve Borthwick’s team were delighted to take them up on it. You can only wonder what Borthwick made of it from his spot up in the coaches’ row. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago France v South Africa live: Springboks down to 14 men after De Jager red card in heavyweight grudge match

Two years on from a captivating World Cup quarter-final, the Springboks and Les Bleus return to Paris for a potentially epic meeting

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11 h. ago Lood de Jager red card: Why was the South Africa lock sent off against France?

De Jager was shown a straight red card on the stroke of half time at the Stade de France

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13 h. ago Airbnb host loses perfect score after guest complains about sheep bleating during farm stay

The host was confused as to what her guest expected from the lodge in the middle of a lambing field

Society

14 h. ago France v South Africa live: Rugby heavyweights renew hostilities in mouth

Two years on from a captivating World Cup quarter-final, the pair return to Paris for a mouthwatering meeting

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14 h. ago Clothes laced with bacteria go viral as designers claim glowing skin benefits

A new range of leggings, bodysuits and tops are laced with germs – and will set you back between £150 and £180 a pop. Designers claim the workout gear helps rebalance the skin’s protective barrier

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15 h. ago The latest South London food news and openings to look out for

The latest South London food news and openings to look out for  Southwark News

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15 h. ago South Park viewership has doubled as creators hammer Trump: ‘Politics became pop culture’

The show’s creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker say they’re attracted to ‘taboo’ subjects

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15 h. ago Wandsworth school leads relief drive for Hurricane Melissa’s Jamaican victims

Wandsworth school leads relief drive for Hurricane Melissa’s Jamaican victims  South West Londoner

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