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WHSmith agree to sell high street chain with plans to rebrand as TGJones
Retailer WHSmith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Modella Capital and will rebrand as TGJones.
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The three most common crimes in Barnet according to the Met
Metropolitan Police figures have revealed the most common crimes that took place in Barnet over the past year.
Person dies after falling from height near Liverpool Street
A person has died after falling from a height near Liverpool Street.
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Teenager taken to hospital after stabbing in west London
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in west London.
Major police cordon and tent set up near Liverpool Street
A police cordon is in place outside Heron Tower near Liverpool Street today (March 27).
Primary school's farewell to 'hero' who has kept it running for 25 years
Samuel Drake, head of West Hampstead Primary School, on how the school is coming together to say goodbye to John, who has been the site manager for 25 years.
Police called to east London flat found dead body of suspected drug dealer
The Metropolitan Police found the dead body of suspected Class A drug dealer Hakim Kherroubi in a flat in Track Street, Walthamstow.
Black cab fares to rise despite 'disproportionate impact' on disabled Londoners
Black cab fares in London are set to rise by almost 7.5 per cent next month, TfL has confirmed.
TfL announces ban on non-folding e-bikes
Transport for London will ban all non-foldable e-bikes on Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, and DLR services from March 31, 2025, following safety concerns raised in a joint review with the London Fire Brigade.
Check your change as rare Royal Mint 20p coin sells for 450 times face value
The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error.
Huge blow for shoppers as Easter eggs up to 50 per cent more expensive than 2024
New research from Which? has found that the price of Easter eggs has risen as much as 50 per cent.
Northern line shut due to 'casualty on track' - recap
The Northern line was suspended due to a casualty on the track. Follow our blog for updates.
Detached four-bed family home in Highfields Grove, Highgate, N6
Fully detached family home in Highfields Grove, Highgate, N6, standing in a third of an acre.
Full list of all the London Underground stations and line closures this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes from March 28 to 30.
King praises regional journalists as Newsquest staff attend Buckingham Palace
The King has praised the work of regional media during a special reception at Buckingham Palace attended by Newsquest journalists.
Spring statement 2025: Changes to benefits, defence and home-building announced
This year's Spring Statement has changes to DWP benefits, defence and home-building, but some of the rumours failed to materialise
Maternity cuts confirmed at north London hospitals
The NHS has confirmed plans to close maternity services at the Royal Free Hospital and birthing suites at Edgware Birth Centre, with £67 million investment in care at four other hospitals.
Community ‘shocked and angry’ after dead baby found by church in Notting Hill
The discovery of a baby found dead in a shopping bag inside a bin in Notting Hill has left the community in “shock”.
Achievement gap between black pupils and other groups highlighted in report
A gap in educational achievement between black pupils and other ethnic groups in Barnet has been highlighted in a new report.
Fire that led to closure of Heathrow no longer considered ‘potentially criminal’
A fire at an electrical substation which led to the closure of Heathrow Airport last week is no longer being treated as a “potentially criminal matter”, the Metropolitan Police said.