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De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'

De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”

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Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'

Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.

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'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay

A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.

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Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid

John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC

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New plan for O2 shopping centre plots cut to number of affordable homes

Developers Landsec who are transforming the O2 shopping centre site into 1,800 homes are bidding to cut the number of affordable flats to 20 per cent in revised plans.

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Man arrested after Islamic Centre of England grounds in Maida Vale set on fire

A man has been arrested after the grounds of the Islamic Centre of England in Maida Vale was set on fire.

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Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after West Hampstead stabbing

A man has been charged with attempted murder, after a man was found suffering stab wounds to his neck and leg in West Hampstead.

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Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter

Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has highlighted a simple, low-cost gadget that could help households cut costs as winter energy bills land. Many are looking to make savings, and some may already have it sitting unused in their homes.

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Netflix to stop working on these TV boxes within weeks - are you affected?

BT has confirmed that Netflix will stop working on some of its TV boxes soon due to a planned update on the app.

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Police bust huge cannabis operation as factories found in 13 Kilburn flats

A total of 13 cannabis factories have been uncovered in South Kilburn.

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The well-connected north London area loved by film stars and a world leader

We take a look at West Hampstead, the north London neighbourhood bounded by Kilburn High Road and Finchley Road which is home to stars including Emma Thompson.

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Meet the founding headteacher appointed to run new Hampstead private school

Founding headteacher Adrian Sproat-Clements will open Alleyn's Hampstead in Rosslyn Hill this September.

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Locals raise concerns in Crouch End 'week of action'

Crouch End’s Week of Action saw Haringey Council, councillors and police address local concerns on issues like anti-social behaviour, safety and licensing.

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Amazon Fire TV stick users urged to change one setting that can help reduce lag

If you want to reduce the lag on your TV when using an Amazon Fire TV stick, you should make a change to this setting

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'Dodgy' Fire Stick users warned about dangers linked to illegal streaming devices

Those using 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks/Boxes have been reminded of the dangers associated with using illegal streaming devices after a recent survey.

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Victorian water pipes replaced after 'years of disruption'

Thames Water to invest £13m replacing Victorian water pipes in Crouch End, north London, after Lib Dem campaign. Major road and bus diversions expected.

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'A ban isn’t enough - children need safer spaces beyond social media'

Finchley and Golders Green  MP Sarah Sackman discusses the prime minister’s consultation on an under‑16 social media ban and urges readers to share their views on how new online safety laws should work.

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Highgate Society celebrates 60 years of making a difference

Highgate Society chair Andrew Sulston reflects on the group’s 60th anniversary and explains why local voices, civic action and community involvement still matter in shaping our neighbourhoods.

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Sir Tony Blair leads tributes for 'great friend' Lord Triesman who has died aged 82

Lord Triesman, a Labour former minister and former chair of the Football Association, has died aged 82.

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Why driverless cars aren’t the upgrade London thinks they are

Sheila Hayman from Climate Emergency Camden discusses the hidden downsides of driverless cars coming to London