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'Devastated' fans and fellow authors pay tribute to Sophie Kinsella following death

Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55 and tributes have flooded in following the news.

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Sophie Kinsella's heart breaking last social media post in tribute to Jilly Cooper

Sophie Kinsella, real name Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was best known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series.

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'Our hearts are breaking' - Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55, her family confirms

Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series made into 2009 film Confessions Of A Shopaholic, has died at the age of 55

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LIVE updates as 'trespasser on tracks' causes SEVERE delays on Overground

The Mildmay and Windrush lines are both experiencing severe delays due to a trespasser on the tracks.

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UK's most accessible shopping centres revealed, study ranks top 25

With festive spending about to surge, millions of people will be heading into shopping centres for gifts, gatherings and seasonal events.

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'Ridiculous' new six-person Christmas jumper to keep London pub-goers warm

Southern Comfort has launched a six-person Christmas jumper, “The Big Comfort,” designed to keep London revellers warm outside pubs, offering a quirky group-hug experience.

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Virgin Media customers get 2 extra channels totally free - see what they are

See the two extra channels Virgin Media 02 customers have been given for free this week.

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Man dies after stabbing near pub in Ewell

A man has died following a stabbing near a pub in Ewell.

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LIVE updates as road closed after fatal stabbing near pub in Ewell

A road is closed following a fatal stabbing near a pub in Ewell. Live updates here.

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Elizabeth line suspended and FIVE others delayed in morning chaos

The Elizabeth line has been suspended as many other lines face delays this morning. Live updates here.

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The unknown London Underground rule that could leave you with a hefty fine

If you break the London Underground rule on the maximum journey time, you could be left with a big fine.

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Police shut off busy Ewell road after major incident

Police have shut off a busy road in Ewell following a major police investigation on Kingston Road.

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‘AVOID area' warning as buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London road

Firefighters have warned the public to "avoid" a busy central London road in Blackfriars after reports of a gas leak.

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Buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London

London Fire Brigade are responding to reports of a gas leak in New Bridge Street, Blackfriars.

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Man suffering with long-term chemical burn after squirted on the face at Blackfriars

A man has been left with long-term chemical burns after being squirted with a substances in the eyes in Blackfriars station.

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Trains face 'major disruption' at busy London station after points failure

Trains at a busy London train station face major disruption with hour delays and cancellations expected. Live updates here.

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Two charged after pepper spray and robbery incident at Heathrow Airport

Two men have been charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance after more than 20 people were affected by pepper spray at Heathrow Airport.

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Four TfL lines face severe delays or no trains

Four TfL lines are facing severe delays or are suspended. Live updates here.

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The unwritten rules of the London Underground that should never be broken

Have you broken one of the unwritten rules of the London Underground? You might want to double-check this list.

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Two arrested after 'pepper spray' used in suitcase robbery at Heathrow Airport

Two people have been arrested after a suspected pepper spray attack at Heathrow Airport.