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Hero rail worker who saved lives on London train stabbing named for first time
A “heroic” crew member who was seriously injured in a mass stabbing on a train to London has been pictured for the first time.
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Christmas stamp designs for Royal Mail this year, as first class stamp now £1.70
This year's Royal Mail Christmas stamps have gone on sale, featuring scenes of the Nativity, as for the first festive season first class stamps hit £1.70
Aldi to open 16 new stores across the UK before Christmas 2025 - see the full list
Aldi will open 16 new stores across the UK before Christmas this year and it has launched a Christmas recruitment drive to help with the busy time of year.
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UK households urged to use simple 65p hack to reduce condensation on a budget
UK households are being urged to use this simple 65p hack to reduce condensation overnight if you are on a budget
Sir David Beckham to receive knighthood today at Windsor Castle
Football star, Sir David Beckham, is to receive a knighthood today at Windsor Castle.
Major London station evacuated by armed police due to ‘man behaving suspiciously’
A major London station was evacuated after reports of a man behaving suspiciously on a train.
Major London station evacuated as police 'deal with incident' - Recap
Passengers have been evacuated from a major London train station as police deal with an incident. Live updates here.
Person dies after being hit by train with major disruption to rail services
A person has died after being hit by a train in Tottenham, forcing train lines from central London to close.
Cyclist in hospital after crash with car in Surrey closes road for hours
A cyclist is in hospital after a crash with a car in a town in Surrey.
Major London train station to be closed over eight days this Christmas
London's Liverpool Street Station is to be closed for eight days over Christmas. Find out why.
Boy stabbed and ‘knifeman’ spotted during 24 hours before London-bound train attack
Police are now looking into the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy and reports of a knifeman seen at a barbers in Peterborough as part of an investigation into a mass stabbing on a London-bound train.
Police close major rail route after person hit by train dies on tracks
Service shave been cancelled and lines closed after a person was hit by a train. Live updates here.
Train driver 'an absolute hero', says passenger of derailed London-bound train
A train passenger who was travelling to girlfriend when his London-bound train derailed has praised a 'hero' train driver for his quick reaction.
Tuk-tuk driver who stole £31,000 of wine avoids prison after returning some bottles
Iuliu Kubola stole £31,000 of fine wine from high-end London restaurants in his tuk-tuk.
The weather forecast for London this week - mild, mostly cloudy and some rain
London faces a mild and mostly cloudy week, with light rain midweek and temperatures staying around 14–17C.
November Premium Bonds winners have been announced - see if you won £1 million
National Savings and Investments have announced the November 2025 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.
Check your change: Rare Royal Mint 20p sells for more than 300 times face value
The Royal Mint 20p coin is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date
Tesco shoppers say 'easier' checkout trial 'feels like an airport security check'
Tesco customers have said the supermarket's latest Scan as you Shop checkout trial 'feels like an airport security check'
85 passengers evacuated from London-bound train after derailment in Cumbria
85 passengers have been evacuated from a train bound for London after it derailed in Cumbria.
London-bound train with '85 passengers' derails - recap
A major incident has been declared after a high-speed London-bound train derailed in Cumbria. Follow our blog for updates.