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Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.
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Buzzing to bring bees and butterflies back to Middlesex
OUR once-rich grasslands have all but vanished, with 97% of semi-natural habitats lost since the 1930, taking with them the tapestry of wildflowers and pollinators that depend on them.
Red plaque at Harefield marks Prof Magdi's achievements
RENOWNED surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub has been honoured with a red plaque from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at Harefield Hospital.
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RAF Northolt musicians in line for service charity award
A SQUADRON based at RAF Northolt has been named as a finalist in the Formation or Squadron of the Year category at the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual awards.
Airport Updates: Latest News On The Global Market (W/C April 13, 2026)
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Hidden perks of dog ownership revealed as ‘walkies’ help shed calories
A new survey has revealed the unexpected perks of owning a dog today, with four in five (83%) Brits saying their pet has increased the amount of walking they do, claiming to do an extra 31 miles a month.
Afternoon tea rounds off busy Easter week at Harefield care home
CEDAR House care home in Harefield enjoyed a week of Easter celebrations.
Alesha Dixon helps launch new children's literacy initiative
Alesha Dixon has helped launch a fairytale-inspired pop-up designed to spark excitement around reading, remove barriers to books and highlight the powerful link between childhood literacy and future financial health.
Pizza purists ‘hoodwinked’ by new trendy restaurant ‘Father of Jack’
Foodies were left stunned by East London’s newest hot spot this week as thousands signed up to be the first to try ‘Father of Jack’ on its opening day, after the internet’s favourite food reviewer, Eating with Tod declared it “the perfect pizza”.
Britain’s obsession with the air fryer reaching unseen heights
Mint sauce is not just for Easter Brits have declared, with 75% defining themselves as defiantly pro-mint sauce.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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'
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
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.
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.