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Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher

JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.

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LIVE updates as major London High Street closed both ways after crash

There are major traffic delays in Tooting this morning following a crash.

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Expert warns homeowners this Bonfire Night mistake could lead to £50,000 fine

If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.

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Dog punched in head four times outside South London supermarket

A man is being sought for information after CCTV footage showed a dog being repeatedly punched outside a supermarket in south London.

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Consumers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves this Black Friday

Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.

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Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began

Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.

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Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

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30p Royal Mail hack that lets you skip long queues at the Post Office

This Royal Mail hack means the delivery company will collect parcels directly from your doorstep for just 30p.

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Paedo magician, ULEZ bomber & monkey killer among south Londoners jailed

A ULEZ bomber, paedophile magician and monkey torturer are among the south London criminals jailed in October.

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TfL plans new 20mph speed limit on key Wandsworth roads

TfL proposes a new 20mph speed limit on Wandsworth’s A217 Swandon Way, Wandsworth Roundabout and side roads, replacing 30mph limits.

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Armed police swarmed after man told 'terrified' bus passengers he had suicide vest

A man has been jailed for 26 weeks after claiming he was wearing a suicide vest on a bus in Wandsworth, terrifying passengers and prompting an armed police response.

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Croydon man kicked in front of van 'gutted' as attacker set for early release

James Hatcher who nearly died after being kicked in front of a van has learned his attacker will serve less than half his prison sentence.

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Postie reveals how to stop junk mail and it's not using a 'no junk mail' sticker

A postie for Royal Mail has revealed how no junk mail stickers are pointless and how you can actually stop junk mail being delivered to your home.

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Sir David Attenborough issues heartfelt message as he thanks the public

Sir David Attenborough thanks the public as Wildlife Trusts complete £30m purchase of 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland to support nature recovery.

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Sutton man charged over motorbike crash that killed woman in Balham

Neil Morgan, 53, from Wallington, has been charged with causing the death of Seidi Abdulkhadir by dangerous driving after a crash in Balham.

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Seven common myths about ADHD, autism and Tourette syndrome

Kiam Clinic, a private mental health clinic on Worple Road in Epsom, sets out seven common myths, and what is actually known. For adults wondering about ADHD, the clinic also offers a free five-minute ADHD screening test.

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12 ways John Healey’s Budget 2026 plans could affect your money

Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

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£100 energy bill support to be sent directly to bank accounts for 20 million people

John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

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Richmond faces 58 per cent funding cut as councils take fight to government

Wandsworth and Richmond councils join Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea in urging ministers to halt funding cuts threatening services and council tax.

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Celebrity asks to block sexual misconduct claims, citing 'potentially fatal' impact

An unnamed celebrity is seeking a High Court injunction to stop ITN and Guardian GNM from reporting sexual misconduct allegations.