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When do the clocks go back this year and why?
Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring - this is when to change your clocks in 2025
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State Pension boost due for millions as new figures 'higher than expected’
New figures show the new state pension and the basic state pension is likely to rise by 4.8% next April
Person dies after being hit by train on busy London station line
A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Waterloo station line.
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Busy London train line reopens after emergency incident causes major disruption
A busy London train line has reopened after an emergency services incident which caused major service disruption.
Major London festival to return with 'boldest vision yet'
Canary Wharf’s Winter Lights festival returns from January 20–31, 2026, celebrating its 10th year with a Dreamscape theme and light installations.
'Whimsical' London named among the friendliest cities in the UK
London has been named among the friendliest cities in the UK. Find out the two reasons why it made the list.
Sir Michael Caine among celebrities urging Prime Minister to ban smacking
Actor Sir Michael Caine is among the celebrities urging the Prime Minister to ban smacking.
Major station evacuated as air ambulance lands and emergency services rush to lines
A major station has been evacuated as an air ambulance and the emergency services rush to the area.
Central London trains halted by emergency services with MAJOR delays: Recap
Central London trains at major stations are cancelled and delayed by an ongoing emergency incident. Live updates here
MAPPED: Is Vodafone down in my area? The locations affected by major outage
Over a hundred thousand Vodafone customers have been unable to access the internet after a reported service outage for several networks, leaving many without internet access.
Is Lebara down? Thousands of internet users report 'total blackout'
This comes as customers at a range of providers report issues with their network, including those at BT and Vodafone.
LOCALiQ launches free digital marketing courses to help build AI-ready skills
Interest in artificial intelligence has surged among UK businesses in recent months, with many eager to understand how new tools like Google’s AI Mode will change the way people search and discover brands online.
Is BT internet down? Major broadband outage reported by customers
Around 93% of BT customers affected are reporting issues with their WIFI.
Train stranded and rescue team sent after trespasser on track
A trespasser on the line between Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs means some lines are blocked.
The £60 item that could help save up to £300 on energy bills
Octopus Energy has shared that a £60 electric blanket could help a person save around £300 a year on energy bills
Ewell Bangladeshi curry house named best at top UK food awards
A community-loved Bangladeshi restaurant on Kingston Road has been crowned the best in Surrey at a national celebration of Asian cuisine.
The young award-winning actor from London taking Hollywood by storm
Actor David Jonsson was born and raised in London and is known for films The Long Walk and Rye Lane.
Who is Cynthia Erivo as she returns to Strictly Come Dancing for new role?
Cynthia Erivo starred in Wicked with Ariana Grande and now has become a guest mentor on Strictly Come Dancing - here's her film appearances and net worth.
The little known café hidden inside a Surrey church with £2.50 coffee and giant fondant fancy cakes
The no-frills coffee spot has plenty of seating, plus coffees from just £2.50
Lime faces group legal action over 'faulty bikes injuring riders'
Lime bikes is facing a group legal action from riders who claim they have been seriously injured by faulty bikes.