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Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies aged 54 as tributes paid
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54, following a terminal cancer diagnosis
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'We swapped our beds for sleeping bags for charity - here's how it went'
After fundraising for a leading youth homelessness charity, we traded our beds for sleeping bags and a night on the floor.
Iceland slapped with huge £300k fine over mouse droppings on ready-to-eat food
A supermarket where mouse droppings were found on ready-to-eat food has been fined £300,000.
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UK wholesaler servicing Morrisons and Waitrose shuts down after entering liquidation
UK wholesaler Localist - The Food Merchant has ceased trading after entering liquidation, according to Companies House.
Number of meningitis cases in Kent drop as vaccine and antibiotics rollout continues
UKHSA has confirmed that the number of meningitis cases has dropped following the vaccine rollout.
BBC star rushed to hospital with frostbite after taking on 'huge risk'
BBC presenter Louise Minchin was rushed to the hospital after suffering from frostbite during an Arctic challenge.
Cherished green space could be protected for decades under new lease
Tower Hamlets Council has proposed a 30-year lease for Mudchute Park and Farm, securing the London urban farm’s future and community benefits until 2055.
Davina McCall forced to apologise for co-star's 'bad language' during live show
Davina McCall was forced to apologise during the live broadcast of Comic Relief after Nick Mohammed swore.
How much did Comic Relief raise for 2026? Final fundraising total revealed
The final total raised for Comic Relief 2026 has been revealed. See how much was made.
Police investigation launched after man, 34, taken to hospital in Limehouse
An investigation is under way after a man was taken to hospital in Basin Approach, Limehouse.
Education grants up to £5,900 relaunched for Tower Hamlets residents
Tower Hamlets Council and Canary Wharf Group have relaunched £5,900 education grants for residents.
Praise for Tower Hamlets Council service as it earns ‘good’ rating from watchdog
Tower Hamlets' health and adult social care service has been rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission.
Senior church leader named as next Bishop of Stepney
The Venerable Rod Green, Archdeacon of Llandaff, appointed as next Bishop of Stepney, covering Tower Hamlets, Islington, and Hackney from May.
Nineteen Tower Hamlets groups secure funding to take action on climate change
Tower Hamlets Council awards over £190,000 to 19 local groups for climate action, energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects.
Radio 1's Greg James gives update on dad's health on final day of Comic Relief cycle
BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James has given listeners an update on his dad's health as he recovers from a stroke.
Tower Hamlets launches plan to tackle anti‑social behaviour
Tower Hamlets Council has unveiled a new housing strategy and anti-social behaviour policy, pledging more affordable homes and safer streets.
Emergency funds top best money advice as Brits slam ‘just use a credit card’
The best financial advice Brits have ever received is to always have an emergency fund – while some of the worst include being told to ‘just put it on the credit card’ and ‘just enjoy the money now’.
All the London Underground closures to be aware of for this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 20 to 22) and don't be caught out.
One in five small UK firms could close within months after a cyber breach
A survey of small business owners found that many could shut down within months due to the consequences of a cyber breach
170 pubs at risk of sale or closure as Greene King director steps down
Greene King was founded in 1799 and currently employ around 40,000 staff