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Kids in Britain flush up to 13,476,238 miles of loo paper annually

Kids in Britain are using more toilet paper than anyone else, flushing up to 13,476,238 MILES down the loo every year.

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More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help due to fear of being judged – with many choosing to struggle in silence.

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The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed

Brits could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year through simple household habits they barely think twice about – and experts say your “energy personality” could be to blame.

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GP boss and grinning domestic abuser among south Londoners jailed in May so far

We round-up the south Londoners who have been jailed in May 2026 so far.

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Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary in huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.

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UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m

UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.

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Why Ainsley Harriott became a bus conductor on a vintage London Routemaster bus

Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott has stepped on board to champion a national campaign bringing people together in support of The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out.

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‘Petrol head’ dad spends 100 hours creating perfect replica of dream car in LEGO

A self-confessed ‘petrol head’ dad has spent 100 hours building his dream car from 1,200 Lego pieces – and could soon see it become a real toy for sale in stores.

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Jess Phillips resigns from Keir Starmer's cabinet after declaring 'Decency is vital'

The senior Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.

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London walk to raise funds for prostate cancer passes famous landmarks

A 'March for Men' to raise money to battle prostate cancer will take walkers past many of London’s riverside landmarks on June 13.

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What do we know about Sir Keir Starmer's family wealth? Prime minister under pressure

Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly claimed he was not born into a life of privilege.

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New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force today - see what's changed

New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.

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First government minister resigns and calls for Starmer to 'do the right thing'

Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the scale of the setback during a speech in central London on Monday, taking responsibility for the party’s performance.

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London schools can win £4k in nationwide reading competition

TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.

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World's last seagoing paddle steamer to visit the Thames this summer

The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley will visit the Thames Estuary as part of her 80th anniversary season.

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Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement

It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.

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Labour MP urges cabinet ministers to 'challenge Keir Starmer by Monday or I will'

MP Catherine West has said that if no one challenges Sir Keir as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself.

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Spring sunshine brings people and wildlife together in Epping Forest

From returning wildlife to dedicated volunteers, Caroline Haines reflects on springtime in Epping Forest and what visitors can enjoy.

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Children find creatures while pond dipping on Wimbledon Common

Supported by the London Wildlife Trust, the Wimbledon Common Nature Club programme took place on May 3 at Queensmere pond.

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'A hideous pile' - London's first high-rise building now lost forever

London's first high-rise building - Queen Anne's Mansions - lasted just 100 years but was widely disliked, including by Queen Victoria. The Lost London book looks back at its history.