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Woman, 21, issues warning against home tattoos after fearing leg amputation

Cellulitis makes your skin painful, hot and swollen. Your skin may also be blistered.

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Smelly food and replacement bus services among top train woes in poll

New research has found what the worst things that can happen on trains are, from delays to noisy passengers.

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Conman’s £8.5m scam funded lavish lifestyle including 19 supercars and speedboat

Conman Anopkumar Maudhoo made £8.5 million "selling" homes and land he didn't own.

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Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from next month - devices affected

Certain iPhones will be left unable to access WhatsApp from May 5, 2025 - find out why and see the full list of devices affected.

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State Pension and Pension Credit Easter bank holiday payment dates confirmed

State Pension, Pension Credit and other HMRC and DWP benefits may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week

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DIY SOS star issues health update after heart attack and open-heart surgery

Mark Millar, known for being part of the BBC DIY SOS building team, has updated his Instagram followers after undergoing open-heart surgery.

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Man filmed kicking and dragging bulldog along road in west London

A man from Hayes has been banned from owning animals for three years after being filmed abusing his bulldog, Poppy.

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South London mum 'died from stroke after ambulance cancelled by mistake'

A south London mum died from a stroke sustained in a Woodford Green care home, after the London Ambulance Service mistakenly cancelled her call-out.

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Incident causes major delays across several London Underground lines

A customer incident at Uxbridge is causing major delays across several London Underground lines.

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In pictures: Stunning cherry blossom trees show their beauty

Amateur photographers have been out capturing cherry blossom trees before the petals are replaced by leaves.

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What to do if your parcel goes missing with Royal Mail and claim up to £750

If your Royal Mail parcel has gone missing then you can claim compensation up to £750 for the value of the item.

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Man charged after stabbing outside Highgate shop

A man has been charged after a stabbing outside a shop in Highgate.

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Upminster baby dies in tragic accident on Caribbean holiday

Seven-month-old Tommy Taylor-Mclean, from Upminster, died during a family holiday to St Lucia, an inquest at East London Coroner's Court has heard.

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Cyclist fighting for life after crash with van on busy central London street

A cyclist is in a life-threatening condition after a crash with a van in central London.

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Mix of cloud, sunshine and rain forecast for London as Easter approaches

The Met Office has forecast cloud, sunshine, and light rain in London from April 14 to 20, with highs of 18C and cooler, wetter weather expected on Easter Sunday.

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The boroughs where the housing waiting list could take more than 100 years to clear

The waiting list for a family-sized social rented home in some London boroughs would now take over a century to clear completely at the current rate of progress, new research has found.

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Hay fever? Here's 5 drinks you have at home that could help 'wash out' symptoms

Peppermint tea and orange juice could be the answer to helping “wash out allergens” to alleviate hay fever symptoms during Met Office "pollen bomb".

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Virgin Media customers told to check if they’re entitled to a free upgrade

Virgin Media customers are being told to check their Wi-Fi routers as they could be in a chance to get a free upgrade.

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Motorists face 'hat-trick of hold-ups' this Easter weekend, warns RAC

Motorists face delays and busier motorways this Easter weekend, the RAC has warned, sharing the best time of day to travel.

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Brexit protestor Steve Bray cleared of wrongdoing outside Parliament

An activist called Steve Bray has been cleared of flouting a police ban outside Parliament.