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Claire's Accessories to shut 145 stores with exact Surrey locations named
The chain has a number of popular stores across Surrey, but some will be closing

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Investigation launched after smoke pours from fire at laundry in west London
An investigation is underway after a fire in a west London laundry sent fumes billowing into the sky.
Man and teen fighting for lives after assault and stabbings across London
A man and a teenager are fighting for their lives and another has been stabbed after a violent three days across London.
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Man who cut down ULEZ camera before explosion says he embarrassed his kids
Stephen Harwood-Stamper used an angle grinder to cut down a ULEZ camera.
Which party would you vote for if an election were held tomorrow? - Poll
Which party would south Londoners vote for if an election were held tomorrow?
Northern Lights may be visible in London tonight - how best to see
The Met Office has forecast that the Northern Lights may be visible in London tonight.
Queen Camilla pays tribute to 'wonderfully witty' friend Dame Jilly Cooper
The Queen has paid tribute to her friend and author Dame Jilly Cooper after the writer died unexpectedly on Sunday morning after a fall.
Who was Dame Jilly Cooper's husband? Profile of publisher Leo Cooper
The author Dame Jilly Cooper has died at the age of 88. She was married to publisher Leo Cooper for much of her life
Imam in hospital after being stabbed in ‘unprovoked’ west London attack
An imam at a west London mosque is in hospital after allegedly being stabbed in an unprovoked attack.
When and why did Rivals author Jilly Cooper become a dame?
Beginning as a journalist, Dame Jilly Cooper wrote several popular romance novels and is most famous for penning the Rutshire Chronicles.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash in Epsom
A motorcyclist in his 50s has been taken to hospital after a "serious" crash in Epsom.
Author Dame Jilly Cooper dies aged 88
Author Dame Jilly Cooper's children said her "unexpected death" came as a "complete shock"
Sainsbury's and Argos hiring 19,000 workers ahead of the Christmas period
Sainsbury's and Argos are looking to hire some 19,000 staff members to help handle the surge of shoppers expected over the festive period.
The Met Office weather forecast for London this week as autumn hits
Londoners can expect a largely settled spell of early autumn weather this week.
Underground line hit by SEVERE delays after 'incident' at station
There are severe delays on the Underground after an incident at a station. Live updates here.
LIVE as Underground line hit by SEVERE delays after 'incident' at station
There are severe delays on the Underground after an incident at a station. Live updates here.
Police arrest almost 500 people in London over Palestine Action support
Almost 500 people were arrested over pro-Palestine protests in London, which took place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.
David Walliams speaks out about time he 'flirted' former UK Prime Minister
Little Britain creators David Walliams and Matt Lucas talked about the time the former 'flirted' with the then-Prime Minister.
'I went to Europe’s largest scream park and it terrified me in the best possible way'
I’ve been to Tulley’s Farm Shocktober Fest three times now, and yet every year it manages to feel fresh, darkly magical, and utterly terrifying.
Hour-by-hour London weather forecast as Storm Amy sparks yellow wind warning
Londoners are being warned to brace for strong winds as Storm Amy moves across the capital.