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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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Wimbledon and Mitcham public Met Police counters set to close

Two police stations in Wimbledon and Mitcham are set to lose their public counters.

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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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Why your £2 coin could be worth £500 and how to spot it

The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely valuable

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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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School's new headteacher says 'there is magic here'

Jack Tyson has been appointed headteacher at Hall School Wimbledon, pledges to to building on the the independent school’s strengths.

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South Londoners jailed in January including gunman rapper and paedophile tourist

Our round-up of the south Londoners sentenced to prison time in January.

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More than 500 children and young people helped by £60,000 grant

London Freemasons grant £60,000 to Back Up Trust, supporting over 500 UK children with spinal cord injuries and their families through specialist services.

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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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Andrew 'pictured crouched over woman' in latest batch of Epstein files released

The latest release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouched over an unidentified woman

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Home Alone and Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71

Home Alone, Schitt's Creek and Beetlejuice star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71

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'I went for a walk with the Princess of Wales'

Tooting charity volunteer Anjali Selva-Kumar, 25, joined the Princess of Wales on a wellbeing walk in the Peak District with mental health charity Mind Over Mountains.

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£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands

Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.

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New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k - can you solve it?

The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.

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Person found dead causing major disruption on London Euston route

A person has died after an incident, causing major disruption on the London Euston station line.