14 h. ago TV comedians Nish Kumar and James Acaster branded 'nimbies' by furious locals after the pair helped raise £40,000 to block plans for over 800 new homes to be built in Peckham

The plans, submitted by Berkeley Homes, would see 867 homes built on the site of the Aylesham shopping centre and market.

Economics

25 h. ago YouTube star TommyInnit opens up about the heartbreak of losing his close friend Technoblade, 23: 'I loved him'

Tom Simons, better known to his 24million subscribers as TommyInnit, has got behind Great Ormond Street Hospital to help raise £300million for a new child cancer centre.

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31 h. ago Local corner shop becomes viral sensation for serving curries and hosting DJs

A local Londis has built a cult following online for its homemade delicious curries and tongue-in-cheek Instagram page - even becoming the unlikely venue for a major DJ set

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40 h. ago Nearly two million veterans to get digital ID cards access from TODAY

Keir Starmer last month unveiled plans to bring in mandatory digital ID cards to help tackle illegal migration but concerns have been raised over data protection and civil liberties

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45 h. ago Liverpool icon Ryan Babel selling home that nightmare Everton tenant 'built nightclub in'

Ryan Babel first bought the house in the hopes of making a tidy profit on top of his footballing salary, but his dream soon turned into a nightmare thanks to one of his teammates

Society

51 h. ago Nicholas McDonald and D:Ream wow DreamMaker Foundation's annual ball

The Lanarkshire-based charity that helps sick children raised £38,500 from the night

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66 h. ago United launches free Starlink wifi on mainline flights meaning Boeing 737 passengers can now stream movies at 38,000 feet

The airline expects to install Starlink on up to 15 mainline 737-800 planes each month — more than half of United's regional fleet already offers Starlink

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69 h. ago Federal judge says she’s ‘inclined’ to block mass layoffs as Trump official estimates 10,000 could be affected – live

Judge Susan Illston says administration has ‘taken advantage of lapse in government functioning’; Russell Vought says his office wants to be ‘very aggressive in shuttering bureaucracy’The far-right US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is further distancing herself from her fellow Republicans and accusing men in her party of being “weak”.In an interview with the Washington Post, Greene expressed her frustrations with Republicans, signaling her further deviation from the political strategies of her party, as the government shutdown beginning 1 October was slated to enter its third week. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago AI robotics firm raises funding with help from Scottish National Investment Bank

Launchpad opened a research and development centre in Edinburgh last year, solidifying ties with the city.

Economics

4 d. ago Kind Ayrshire teenager raises £4,000 for charity with birthday bingo night

Kyle Fisher, 16, had the "best night ever" as he and his family helped raise £4,000 for Whiteley’s Retreat and The Children’s Ward at Crosshouse Hospital.

Economics

4 d. ago Ricky Hatton Foundation launches after boxing legend's death as 'no fighter fights alone'

The 46-year-old was found dead at his home last month and the new charity aims to 'raise funds and awareness' to help those in need gain access to mental health services

Sport

9 d. ago More than 20,000 new homes approved to be built in Sussex after four

Building work for 21,000 new homes in Horsham, Crawley and Chichester has been halted since 2021 over environmental concerns for the Arun Valley.

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9 d. ago Football fans to lead England and Wales teams out at Wembley to mark Alzheimer's fight

England and Wales will be led out by 22 fans to help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and dementia ahead of their friendly game at Wembley stadium on Thursday night

Sport

1 week ago 'Hike alcohol tax to make us work harder' as one in three call in sick after boozing

The Institute for Public Policy Research claims the move could help tackle a 'productivity crisis' - but pub figures are warning raising alcohol duty would be 'catastrophic'

Economics

1 week ago Arsenal consider Emirates Stadium expansion to 70,000 capacity

Move would restore biggest London club ground statusStadium work could mean temporary move to WembleyArsenal are exploring the possibility of expanding the Emirates Stadium in a move that could restore its status as the biggest club ground in London.The Emirates has a 60,700-capacity, placing it behind Tottenham’s and West Ham’s homes, which were built after Arsenal moved from Highbury in 2006. There is believed to be an appetite from the club’s American owner, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), to increase that to 70,000, which would significantly boost match-day revenues, and there are more than 100,000 supporters on the waiting list for season tickets. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Activist Kwajo Tweneboa warns Labour risks losing election if it fails to fix housing system

Kwajo Tweneboa, who has built a following by exposing unsafe homes and fighting for tenants' rights, said families are 'sick and tired' of waiting for change

Events

2 w. ago Decision made on land swap to allow 56 affordable homes to be built

Objectors hugely relieved with the outcome but one former councillor said it's 'hard to argue to those in housing need that an area of bracken and scrub is more important'

Politics

2 w. ago Thamesmead could see 15,000 new homes built after Government shortlist

Thamesmead could see 15,000 new homes built after Government shortlist  This Is Local London

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2 w. ago 3 Massive New Towns Could Be Built Near London, With Over 90,000 New Homes

3 Massive New Towns Could Be Built Near London, With Over 90,000 New Homes  Time Out Worldwide

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2 w. ago Lorraine Kelly reveals major difference in marriage as she admits ‘I’m not that person’

During her 40 year career as a journalist and presenter Lorraine Kelly has helped raise awareness of multiple issues, including breast cancer awareness

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