24 m. ago Coronation Street's 'most hated character' extends soap contract but fans will be livid

A controversial character’s future on Coronation Street has been confirmed

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38 m. ago Is it true that you’re more likely to get sick when you’re stressed?

Stress releases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can suppress your immune system – but chronic concerns are more of an issue than short-term worries‘Stress has a well-established effect on your immune health,” says Daniel M Davis, head of life sciences at Imperial College London. “But stress is a very broad phenomenon. You can feel stressed watching a horror movie, or you can experience long-term stress, like going through a divorce.”Short-term stress can temporarily affect your immune system. “The number of immune cells in the blood changes,” says Davis. “But it returns to normal within about an hour, so it’s unlikely to have any major impact.” Continue reading...

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44 m. ago Nigel Farage targeting six London council wins for Reform in elections as he says capital 'in big trouble'

Reform UK leader says his party has ‘very real chance’ of winning in London in May elections

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45 m. ago 'I wiped my £30,000 debt in two years despite living in fancy part of London'

Zahra Khozema was studying for a Masters in journalism when she was offered an unpaid role at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's international news bureau in London

Economics

63 m. ago Vishal Jethwa on fulfilling mother's London dream, missing her this New Year

Vishal Jethwa on fulfilling mother's London dream, missing her this New Year  Times of India

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96 m. ago London travel news LIVE: Elizabeth and Piccadilly lines operating with reduced service

TfL services are reduced until New Year, with changes affecting the Elizabeth line, Piccadilly line and key routes across London

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98 m. ago A French Youth review – bullfighters grapple with the horns of valour and acceptance

Jérémie Battaglia’s captivating documentary follows two north African raseteurs battling bulls and systemic racism in southern FranceIn southern France, the ancient and controversial tradition of Camargue bullfighting remains to this day. In contrast to more lethal forms of the sport, participants – or raseteurs – win points by snatching various ribbons attached to the bulls, each of which comes with a cash prize up to thousands of euros. Following a group of athletes of north African descent, Jérémie Battaglia’s documentary paints a captivating portrait of multicultural France.For Jawad Bakloul and Belkacem Benhammou, the two young men at the centre of the film, the hardships multiply. Because of their ethnic background, the pair encounter a world of contradictions when they step into an arena. Not only do they face mortal danger, they also face racial abuse from the older, largely white spectators, despite upholding a piece of traditional French culture. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago Kate Middleton and Prince William's new home with surprising detail in royal bedrooms

Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park will be a special place for the royal couple to make cherished family memories and royal experts reveal how Kate likes to 'keep it real' with the interiors

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99 m. ago Inside Prince William and Kate Middleton's 'forever home' where couple 'keep it real'

EXCLUSIVE: Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park will be a special place for the royal couple to make cherished family memories and royal experts reveal how Kate likes to 'keep it real' when it comes to interior design

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1 hour ago 'Unprecedented' warning to anyone flying as airports across UK affected

Airports outside London are set to be 'most extreme' as they face 'unprecedented' rises

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2 h. ago Buying a London property: The red flag homes buyers should avoid in 2026

With renovation costs and service charges on the up, which homes should you be avoiding?

Society

2 h. ago Motherwell v Celtic: Paul McGinn hopes Hoops go back to 'missing sitters for fun' when sides clash

The Fir Park skipper admits he is concerned that Celtic seem to have found their shooting boots ahead of Tuesday's clash

Events

2 h. ago Drake London or Matthew Stafford: Who Should I Start in Week 17?

Drake London or Matthew Stafford: Who Should I Start in Week 17?  RotoWire

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3 h. ago London Becomes the Next Hub for Autonomous Vehicles as Uber and Lyft Partner with Baidu: What You Need To Know

London Becomes the Next Hub for Autonomous Vehicles as Uber and Lyft Partner with Baidu: What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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3 h. ago Freemasons seek injunction against Met policy requiring officers to declare membership

Exclusive: Organisation accuses Sir Mark Rowley of religious discrimination and ‘whipping up conspiracy theories’Freemasons have demanded an emergency injunction from the high court to halt the Metropolitan police’s new policy that orders officers to tell their bosses if they are members of the organisation.The Freemasons filed papers in London on Christmas Eve and claim the Met’s policy amounts to “religious discrimination” against Freemasons who are also police officers. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Gambling firms spent nearly £5m to advertise on TfL since London mayor’s ban pledge

Gambling firms spent nearly £5m to advertise on TfL since London mayor’s ban pledge  The Guardian

Economics

4 h. ago Scots campaigner to face trial for breaking controversial anti

Sean Clerkin will stand trial for breaking a controversial anti-terror law.

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4 h. ago New London boys basketball rolls past Wilbur Cross; Hillhouse also wins at Saulsbury Invitational

New London boys basketball rolls past Wilbur Cross; Hillhouse also wins at Saulsbury Invitational  CT Insider

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6 h. ago Copper Rallies to Record Near $13,000 in London After UK Holiday

Copper Rallies to Record Near $13,000 in London After UK Holiday  Bloomberg.com

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7 h. ago Battle to scrap one of London's most hated LTNs: Furious families says scheme which banned cars from a councillor's own road is blighting neighbourhood with traffic gridlock

Being stuck in hefty traffic jams has become part of the daily routine for locals of leafy Queen's Park, Brent after their borough became the latest to be hit with road closures.

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