18 m. ago Energy bills cut by £129 from today but thousands warned of looming change

The first price cap cut for a year is due to come into effect on July 1, although households are being warned not to expect to see the saving fully reflected in their bills

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19 m. ago Thousands of drivers in England could face new 11pm to 5am rule

The driving licence rules are already used in Canada, New Zealand and Northern Ireland - with the Labour Party government under pressure to bring them in in England too

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22 m. ago London faces sweltering 34C after 'tropical night' brings sleepless misery and amber health warning extended

The heat was too much for one Wimbledon spectator who collapsed during Carlos Alcaraz’s first-round victory at Centre Court

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29 m. ago Top UK adult star welcomes new porn law – but there's a bigger problem

EXCLUSIVE: Jess West is a household name for many who were into the UK adult scene in the mid-2000s and beyond, and she has now slammed social media sites for their actions

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34 m. ago Hungarian Artist Selected to Exhibit at 2025 London Art Biennale

Hungarian Artist Selected to Exhibit at 2025 London Art Biennale  Hungarian Conservative

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37 m. ago New driveway rule in force from today as motorists are warned

The new price cap comes into effect from tomorrow morning, so if you haven't already, it might be worth checking to see if you could save money by switching to a fixed-term deal now

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42 m. ago Vegan restaurant leaves customers fuming after adding a 'diversity role models' charge to people's bills

Mallow restaurant in Borough Market, London, is fundraising for Diversity Role Models, a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending LGBTQ + bullying in schools.

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43 m. ago I was getting lonely. Here’s what happened when I tried to make new friends in my 30s

From streaming services to food-delivery apps, the modern world conspires to keep us home and alone. But I went out looking for a human connectionI am lucky enough to have some wonderful friends. But recently many of them have moved away because they can’t afford, or simply can’t be bothered, to live in a huge city like London any more. And when you’re in your 30s, meaningfully connecting with new people is no mean feat.I’m not alone in feeling a little lonely: in 2023, the World Health Organization said that social isolation was becoming a “global public health concern”. From the decline of the office to the rise of single-occupancy flats, our social lives are being leached away from us. Meanwhile, streaming services and food-delivery apps discourage us from going out, their ads extolling the safety and convenience of staying home and not seeing or talking to another human. It’s almost as if they want to keep us single and friendless, with nothing to spend our money on but a d...

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49 m. ago London travel news LIVE: Delays on the District, Hammersmith and City and Northern lines

Live travel updates from around the capital

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60 m. ago Pictured: Teenager, 18, shot dead near his home in Enfield as boy charged with murder

Youth, 17, appears in court accused of killing Keanu Harker in Great Cambridge Road on Thursday night

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61 m. ago Today at Wimbledon: Tuesday order of play, prize money, TV schedule, Jack Draper

It’s day two at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club - with Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper among the stars set to take to the grass courts.

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68 m. ago The Walking Dead’s Dead City to feature villain as ‘ruthless’ as Alpha and the Governor

Scott Gimple spoke exclusively to Reach Screen Time about The Walking Dead: Dead City

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71 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Seann Walsh reveals he was mugged in London

Strictly Come Dancing comedian Seann Walsh has revealed he was mugged in London, just days after fellow BBC star Michelle Tsiakkas was robbed in the capital

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77 m. ago Football transfer rumours: Manchester United switch focus to Ollie Watkins?

Today’s rumours aren’t going out in this weatherManchester United’s search for a suitable striker continues to occupy the minds of the gossip-mongers, with Ollie Watkins now reported to be firmly on Ruben Amorim’s radar. As United toil to get a deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo over the line, amid rumours the Cameroon striker may be persuaded to remain in west London, Aston Villa’s Watkins has emerged as a strong target, the Athletic reports. However, a deal may be dependent on Rasmus Højlund being bundled out of the Old Trafford exit door.United also continue to be dogged by the “How do you solve a problem like Marcus Rashford?” conundrum; the striker faces starting the season at Old Trafford because Aston Villa will not be taking up the £40m option to sign him. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago I'm A Celebrity star's phone snatched 'out of his hand' during street mugging

The comedian has revealed he was mugged in London a week ago, with his phone now apparently being located in China

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86 m. ago Australia bomb cyclone live: Coastal residents told to ‘evacuate now’ as powerful storm halts flights

Up to 250mm of rain and winds up to 125kmph (78mph) forecast to hit parts of New South Wales today

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94 m. ago Labour welfare bill latest: Starmer warned secret rebels ready to sink benefits cuts in key vote today

Commons to vote on legislation today as dozens of Labour MPs still set to rebel

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1 hour ago AD FEATURE: The Salford academy bringing out 'the best in everyone'

Discover all the exciting opportunities Salford City Academy has to offer at its next open evening

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1 hour ago Channel migrant delivery riders arrested at London asylum hotels

Channel migrant delivery riders arrested at London asylum hotels  London Evening Standard

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1 hour ago Channel migrant delivery riders arrested in swoop on London asylum hotels

Home Office demands fast-food firms ramp up security checks to curb illegal working

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