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Old Oak tunnellers link HS2 with wider rail network
HS2 high-speed railway has taken a big step forward after tunnelling teams broke through into HS2’s Old Oak Common station box.
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Oyster Card helped trap prolific burglar after Ruislip break-in
A PROLIFIC burglar has been jailed after detectives used Oyster card travel data to link him and an accomplice to a series of raids in which more than £8,000 worth of items was stolen.
Holiday Inn investigate as customer fled room after '100 bed bug bites'
Holiday Inn are investigating after a mum claims she was forced to flee the hotel and go to A&E with '100 bed bug bites'.
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Asda gets the party started with a dancing gingerbread man and the chance to win
From dancing gingerbread men to a mum on a giant pyro-cracker, it’s the Christmas campaign that goes off with a bang.
IVF births set to rise as half of young Brits take fertility into their own hands
Experts predict that as many as one in 20 babies born in the UK could be conceived through IVF within the next 20 years.
Martine McCutheon kicks off hunt for Britain’s best Christmas lights
Compare the Market is launching a hunt for Britain’s Best Christmas Lights as the nation prepares to bring out the festive decorations ahead of the big switch on.
Tummy talent: Fleur East and SMA Nutrition launch search to find smallest band
A baby’s tummy can produce an impressive soundtrack of rumbles, bubbles, gurgles and squeaks.
Misuse of Blue Badge costs Hayes driver £2,500
A WOMAN has been ordered to pay £2,514 after fraudulently using a family member’s Blue Badge to park.
I tested supermarket hot chocolates against Cadbury for surprise winner
A food reviewer pitted a range of own brand supermarket hot chocolates against Cadbury and was gobsmacked by the 'easy winner'.
Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.
Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.
Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign
Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.
Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit
Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP
How Brits black out to avoid Halloween harassment
More than half of Brits resort to “stealth tactics” to avoid trick-or-treaters, with millions switching off the lights, pretending they’re not home or leaving sweets outside to escape the Halloween knock at the door, new research has found.
Driving bosses make major change to save drivers from MOT fines
Driving licence bosses have made a significant change that could save drivers from fines over expired MOTs.
New rules can help flat owners avoid costly maintenance bills
These new government rules could help flat owners avoid costly property maintenance bills.
Dropped kerbs campaign in Hillingdon to halt illegal access
DRIVERS in Hillingdon who repeatedly cross pavements or verges to reach their homes without an authorised dropped kerb could have their access blocked.
Brits don't worry about indoor air quality during winter
Most of us wouldn't think twice about a misted-up window on a cold morning.
Decathlon recall baby seat due to 'choking hazard'
Decathlon are urgently recalling a baby seat they were flogging as the label poses a 'risk of choking' for young children.
Hillingdon battles to protect its Green Belt from developers
A WARNING of insufficient evidence for building on Hillingdon’s Green Belt is made in the council’s objection to the Mayor of London’s draft plan for the capital.