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Mayor of London faces fresh calls to reform cold weather support system for rough sleepers
Rough sleepers are able to access additional emergency accommodation in London when temperatures drop below freezing, but the scheme which enables this has been met with criticism
Clapton station gets major revamp in restoration project that honours Victorian heritage
The Weaver Line station has been open since 1872
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Outdated incinerator will stay in use beyond lifespan as replacement progress slows
The Edmonton EcoPark is run by the North London Waste Authority (NLWA), which is controlled by councillors from eight boroughs including Hackney
The items Brits lose the most include receipts and vouchers
The items Brits lose the most aren’t just their keys, glasses or phone – it's also receipts and vouchers.
River Island confirms closure dates for 27 stores this month - see the full list
River Island has confirmed the dates 27 UK stores will shut in January as part of a scheduled 33 announced in a restructuring plan.
Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year
Martin Lewis has explained what he described as a "new twist" on energy bill pricing, ahead of a "virtually unprecedented" change to bills coming this year.
The 10-minute task that decluttered my house and made me money in the process
As my walls groan with the weight of Christmas books I have to accept that in order to buy more, I probably needed to let some go.
Hackney residents face travel chaos amid planned bus strikes
The strikes come following two days of industrial action in the run-up to Christmas
RECAP - Heathrow Terminal 5 station evacuated with train lines blocked
A fire alarm sounding at Heathrow Terminal 5 has led to the station being evacuated.
Hour-by-hour London weather during 'multi-hazard' Storm Goretti
The Met Office has warned Storm Goretti will be a "multi-hazard event" - with London most likely to be hit with rain.
The trains to and from London cancelled or delayed ahead of Storm Goretti
Trains to and from London are set to face major disruption this evening due to warnings of ice, strong winds and snow during Storm Goretti.
Brits who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks
People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.
'Chaos' hits Northern line with severe delays - recap
Severe delays are affecting the entire Northern line this morning (January 8).
What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean?
Whether a Met Office weather warning is issued for snow, rain or wind, knowing what the yellow, amber and red alerts mean is important.
All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 9 to 11) and don't be caught out.
Martin Lewis shares how to challenge your Council Tax and cut bills every year
Thousands of people are paying too much Council Tax, and Martin Lewis has explained what to do if you think you're in the wrong band.
Scots who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks
People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.
Famous London road closed after crash with patient rushed to hospital
A famous London road is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.
How to get free phone and broadband coverage with 02 and Virgin for a whole year
Here is how O2 and Virgin Media customers can have their phone and broadband bills totally paid for by providers for an entire year.