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Amazon Fire TV Stick users getting on-screen warning amid fears of more blocked apps
Fire TV Stick users have discovered more blocked apps amid Amazon's continued crackdown on the use of illegal streaming devices.
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Royal Mail delivery delays - how to find postcodes affected and claim compensation
Royal Mail reports delivery delays daily - find out who can claim compensation and the payment you receive if successful.
Hundreds of new zero-emission buses to hit capital's streets
Buses across London are getting EV charging as part of a drive to cut tens of thousands of carbon emissions with plans to run on renewable energy by 2030.
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Hackney mayoral election 2026: meet the Green party candidate Zoë Garbett
'The people of Hackney own Hackney and we’re taking it back' she proclaims
Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items
Asda is drawing up proposals to add vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of certain items
Microsoft to shut down Outlook app on Android devices in May - switch or be 'cut off'
Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.
Hackney mayoral election 2026: Five candidates to compete for borough’s top job
On 7 May, eligible residents will vote in two elections – one to choose the directly-elected mayor, and the other to pick their local councillors
London’s ‘AC gap’ could cost £200 million a year in productivity
As temperatures rise, experts say City Hall’s 'passive' cooling plans are not sufficient
London City Airport announces new round of local charity funding
London City Airport has announced it is granting an extra £36,000 to charities and community groups.
RECAP after all lanes STOPPED on M25 near London following 'police incident'
All lanes on the M25 near London have been stopped and traffic is stationary following a police incident.
How to spot the Royal Mint coin selling for more than 500 times its face value
The 1982 Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £100 because of a possible error when it was minted.
Dan Walker accused of sexism, misogyny and bullying by ex Channel 5 co-anchor
Ex-BBC star and Channel 5 presenter, Dan Walker, faces an employment tribunal.
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering from a stroke in hospital.
School 'masterclass in skill, determination, and teamwork' yields sports success
Channing School celebrates a standout season as pupils excel in football and netball, securing titles, trophies and memorable performances across major competitions.
Local elections 2026: Candidates to be quizzed at hustings across the borough
The events are an opportunity to hear from candidates for the Hackney mayoralty along with those standing for councillor seats
UK leisure centre charity with 20 sites enters administration - one already to close
Fusion Lifestyle, which operates 26 leisure centres across the UK, has entered administration.
Beauty chain to return to high street with 25 new stores after closing 150 last year
Bodycare collapsed into administration in September last year, forcing around 150 stores to close
Holborn Studios closes after going into administration
The Hoxton photography studio has permanently closed its doors after 37 years
Greens target ‘chaotic political moment’ as they launch campaign to topple Labour across London
London Assembly Member Zoë Garbett says the next four weeks could prove decisive for the the party’s stature in the capital
A Mother’s Day ride that showed what child‑friendly streets can be
Rachael Swynnerton n discovering the joy and confidence of family cycling in Islington, thanks to safer, child‑friendly streets that help more people travel independently.