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London Underground closures and changes you need to be aware of this weekend

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 13 to February 15) and don't be caught out.

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'Prince of Darkness' casts a shadow over our democracy

Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler on the allegations that Peter Mandelson shared market-sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Make do and mend is making a comeback among Brits

"It's surprising how quickly this mindset becomes addictive.  

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Gen Z begrudge online dating - but almost half don’t know how else to meet someone

Gen Z begrudge online dating - but almost half don’t know how else to meet someone.

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'Heartbeat' of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms

'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement

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Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years

Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years – filled with nostalgia.

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Person fighting for life after incident at Raynes Park station

A person is in a critical condition after an incident at Raynes Park station.

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Aldi apologises and offers refund after 'traumatised' shopper found starfish in meal

Aldi apologised for the "unexpected guests she found", which they claim are common starfish and not harmful, and provided a full refund.

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Tesco is making a major change to Clubcards this year affecting millions of customers

Tesco has confirmed it is making a major change to its Clubcard scheme this year, making it available for under-18s.

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Recap - emergency incident causes MAJOR disruption on Clapham Junction line

An emergency services incident is causing "major disruption" between Clapham Junction and Barnes/Wimbledon.

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Trams to and from East Croydon cancelled for two weeks

Several East Croydon trams are being cancelled and replaced by buses for the next two weeks.

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Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset

Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming, been winter camping or watched the sunset, according to research.

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Number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent has increased by a third in a year

The number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent to friends and family has increased by nearly a third in a year.

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Check your change as rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for £125 this week

After inspiring a mini bidding war between 24 bidders, the rare Royal Mint 50p coin sold for £125.08 on eBay this week

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Inside the 'gutsy' and 'cosy' London pub full of character with great value meals

The Bull and Last in Highgate has been named among the cosiest pubs in the UK with great value meals.

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Man accused of approaching schoolgirl and making sexual comments in Mitcham

Thornton Heath man Minhaz Alam is charged with engaging in sexual communication with a child in the Mitcham Junction area.

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Bakerloo line part suspended with SEVERE delays after casualty on tracks

The Bakerloo line has been suspended following a casualty on the tracks.

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Wetherspoon chairman urges hospitality sector to back Reform’s pub tax overhaul

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has advised those in the hospitality industry to back Reform's plans for the pub sector

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RECAP after trains disrupted for HOURS by power supply failure

A failure with the electricity supply between High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells has resulted in travel disruption to London trains.

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Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites

Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.