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Costa Coffee reveals plans to open 'nearly 40' new UK drive-thru stores this year

Costa Coffee has revealed plans to open 'nearly 40' new drive-thru stores this year.

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Muriel, 102, joined by friends, family for W Drayton care home party

A MUCH-loved resident at a West Drayton care home has celebrated an incredible milestone, marking her 102nd birthday surrounded by family, friends and staff.

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Ruislip electric car drivers to benefit from extra charge points

DRIVERS in South Ruislip are to benefit from a new ultra-rapid EV charging site.

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New statutory sick pay rights start - what has changed and what it means for you

The Government is introducing sweeping sick pay reforms next week and it's important workers and employers know where they stand.

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Small business owners’ concerns around overheads increases

Running costs are an increasing concern for small businesses owners looking to the financial year ahead, according to new research, with 79% owners polled saying they are worried about how they will manage their business’s overheads, up from 48% last...

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Charity creates new artwork for Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

A leading testicular cancer charity has unveiled a pair of jewel-encrusted “Crown Jewels” on a plush velvet cushion to remind men that their most valuable assets need checking.

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Gardeners urged to use simple 55p hack to grow 'unlimited' amounts of herb every year

A gardener is urging Brits to use this simple 55p supermarket hack to grow 'unlimited' amounts of mint that will come back 'year after year'

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Tiny minting error turns 5p coin into £5 eBay treasure selling for 100 times value

Collector snaps up 5p coin with rare minting error for £5 - check your change to see if you have one similar

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Britain’s most uncomfortable moments revealed

Calling someone the wrong name (44%), tripping up in public (41%) and loud stomach growls (32%) have been named by Brits as the most uncomfortable moments we endure in our day-to-day lives.

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Parents’ top online searches about their children revealed

Almost nine in ten (88%) parents say they turn to the internet to decode how their child sees the world, with the most obscure and quirky searches revealed.

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Stop Losing Five Stars! Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Sales on Vinted and eBay

New research has uncovered that online re-sellers are unknowingly making simple mistakes that deter buyers – and this could be damaging their rating scores.

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Health test bus checks on Heathrow's village neighbours

PEOPLE living in the Heathrow villages were offered a three-day cardiovascular disease (CVD) screening programme, helping to identify at-risk patients.

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Female entrepreneurs remain ambitious but scaling requires better education

Female entrepreneurs are not short on ambition and resilience, with many continuing to grow their businesses, despite operating at a small scale with limited access to structured support, new research from Small Business Britain, in partnership with Starling Bank...

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UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow’s plans to significantly raise landing fees

Heathrow wanted changes to fund upgrade, but airlines warned cost increases would be passed on to passengersThe UK aviation regulator has partly rejected plans by Heathrow to significantly raise its landing fees to fund a multibillion-pound upgrade, arguing the airport can still invest without steep...

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UK CAA Limits Heathrow Fees, Cuts Investment Plan

The UK CAA has proposed modest increases to the fees London Heathrow can charge airlines during the 2027-31 regulatory period, rejecting the airport’s request.

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Fake Labubu toys seized in huge haul from Southall warehouse

THOUSANDS of fake Labubu dolls have been seized in Southall as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal and dangerous counterfeit goods in the borough.

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Asda Backs Growing UK ‘Easter Eve’ Trend With Free Carrot Giveaway

Move over Rudolph, the Easter Bunny is hopping to town!

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Waitrose reopens in Ruislip after multi-million pound makeover

WAITROSE in Kingsend, Ruislip, unveiled its renovated store on Friday (27) following a multi-million pound makeover.

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New Hillingdon school for pupils with special needs has 180 places

PINN River School, a new specialist school in Hillingdon, for pupils with a range of complex additional needs, has been completed by developer Kier

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‘Room-scrollers’ search property listings for interior inspiration

People aren’t just using house searches and property listings to look for a new home; they’re actually snooping to steal style tips, and looking for inspiration.