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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Met Office issues update on second UK heatwave predicted for August
The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:47:16 +0100TfL 'smart cameras' to monitor bus lanes and box junctions
TfL will begin rolling out new “smart cameras” at busy junctions in London from this autumn in a bid to cut the number of road traffic collisions and reduce congestion.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:38:31 +0100Floods: Sadiq Khan says tacking climate change 'key priority'
Sadiq Khan has said tackling climate change is a “key priority” ahead of a meeting with TfL, the London Fire Brigade and water companies following this weekend’s flooding.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:12:11 +0100Haringey Council to insource SEND transport service
A service to help children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) travel to and from school will be brought under Haringey Council’s control.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:42:07 +0100Haringey Council could bring Homes for Haringey back in-house
Thousands of tenants and leaseholders in Haringey will be able to have their say on plans to bring a housing service back under the council’s direct control.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:24:46 +0100Haringey Council leader's apology to Noel Park Estate leaseholders
The leader of Haringey Council has apologised for the “quality of communication” with leaseholders on an estate due to undergo major repair works.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:41:52 +0100Wood Green fire: Home destroyed in accidental blaze
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a house fire on Moselle Avenue in Wood Green last night.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:55:01 +0100Enfield mum Leanne Fogg becomes HGV driver
An Enfield mum has fulfilled her dream of becoming a HGV driver despite doubters’ claims it was a “man’s job in a man’s world”.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:52:32 +0100Man dies after knife incident in James Gardens, Haringey
A man has died after police were called to Haringey over reports that someone had a knife and was behaving erratically.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:22:36 +0100Where new Covid variant cases were found in UK amid calls to get vaccinated
The variant, known as B.1.621, was designated a variant under investigation on Wednesday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:23:39 +0100Government fears over Covid being spread through farting
UK scientists are yet to produce a paper to determine whether flatulence can indeed spread coronavirus.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:59:00 +0100New Harry Potter experience coming to UK - how you can get tickets
A new Harry Potter experience is opening in the UK this autumn, giving fans the chance to wander through the Forbidden Forest.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +01008 ways your children can have fun while learning during school holidays
Childcare experts have revealed some great ways to keep kids entertained over the summer while sneakily helping them learn at the same time.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Universal Credit: 660,000 NHS and key workers will see income slashed
On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:15:49 +0100Tottenham football: Free celebration of art and sport opens
An impressive new art display, showcasing footballs like never before, has opened to the public free of charge in Warmington House at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:27:13 +0100TOWIE Mick Norcross: Son Kirk says his dad 'changed in himself'
THE family of Mick Norcross revealed he “changed in himself” during lockdown and his mood deteriorated during the pandemic.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:25:41 +0100Inquest: Former Towie star Mick Norcross took his own life
A BUSINESSMAN tragically took his own life over worries he faced “the loss of a lifetime’s work”.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:28:34 +0100Watch as 'Spider-Man' punches Asda worker to the floor amid huge brawl
‘Spider-Man’ can be seen kicking and punching the worker as a mass brawl spills out into the aisle.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Martin Lewis warns Brits they have just days to claim free £125
The Money Saving Expert founder shared his urgent warning in his weekly newsletter full of tips and tricks to make the most of your finances.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100A record 618,903 people in England and Wales pinged by NHS Covid app in a week
It comes after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarten said there will be a “very narrow” list of sectors whose workers will be exempt from isolation rules.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:28:34 +010016 sectors where workers will be exempt from Covid-19 self-isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:09:50 +0100Sadiq Khan ‘not in favour’ of vaccine passports on TfL
Sadiq Khan has said he is “not in favour” of introducing vaccine passports in London, including on TfL services, as they would be a “bureaucratic nightmare”.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:40:45 +0100Elderly woman robbed of watch Finsbury Park
Police are appealing for information about a watch that was stolen from an elderly woman as she walked in Finsbury Park.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:30:40 +0100Met Office predicts second UK heatwave in August
Forecasters correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:58:41 +0100Weddings to be cancelled if bride or groom pinged by NHS Covid-19 app
Downing Street has said it is “crucial” that people self-isolate after receiving an alert from the NHS Covid-19 app.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:29:00 +0100Lockdown restrictions could return next month, government experts warn
Experts have said face masks and working from home could return by mid August after warning of another deadly pandemic peak.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Aldi announce heart-warming gesture to UK stores throughout school holidays
The donation is part of Aldi’s commitment to donate 10 million meals across the country in 2021.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:21:23 +0100NHS staff receive 3 per cent pay rise after 'unprecedented year'
The Department of Health and Social Care said the pay rise would mean an additional £1,000 per year for the average nurse.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:00:18 +01005 things we learned from Dominic Cummings' 'bombshell' BBC interview
Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings has spoken about his time in Government during a 'bombshell' interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Uber issues update on face mask rules following changes in UK Covid laws
Car-hailing app Uber has issued an update to users across the UK following a change in the law surrounding Coronavirus.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:00:31 +0100Anthony Joshua fight with Oleksandr Usyk is confirmed
Anthony Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against former undisputed world cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk as the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosts a boxing event for the first time on September 25.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:36:10 +0100Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
A PREMIER League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100BBC to air special interview with Dominic Cummings - what time will it be on?
The BBC have announced that a special interview with Dominic Cummings is set to air on TV later this week.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:56:35 +0100Met Office issues UK's first-ever 'extreme heat' warning as temperatures soar
The Met Office has issued its first amber 'extreme heat' warning for parts of the UK as temperatures continue to soar over the coming days.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:12:45 +0100Why parents have been urged to shop early to get presents for Christmas 2021
Toy retailer The Entertainer has issued a major warning about Christmas 2021 to parents planning to get gifts for their children.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:35:46 +0100This is why frontline NHS staff won't need to quarantine if they get pinged by Covid app
Frontline NHS staff in England who are fully vaccinated will be permitted to carry on working in 'exceptional circumstances' if they are “pinged” by the Covid contact tracing app - the Government has announced.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100RSPCA dog spends 17 months in care looking for new home
The RSPCA is still looking to find a home for Bella the beagle and lurcher cross who has waited 17 months in kennels to find a new home.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:35:07 +0100Channel 4's Naked Attraction is looking for UK contestants
Want to find love in the nude? You can apply to be on Channel 4's Naked Attraction.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Sugar and salt tax could be introduced to improve UK diets
The tax could raise up to £3.4 billion per year for the Treasury and should be introduced in a 2024 Finance Bill, the report recommends.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:35:48 +010050 of the UK’s most dog-friendly beaches revealed
Vets Now has unveiled the top 50 dog-friendly beaches to ensure our nation of pet lovers stay safe on days out at the beach.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:35:38 +0100Waterstones ask customers to wear face masks from 19 July
LEADING book retailer, Waterstones, said it will ‘encourage’ customers to wear face mask in store from 19 July.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Lambda variant- how dangerous is the coronavirus strain?
The World Health Organisation say the lambda variant has been found in 29 countries so far and some cases have been confirmed in the UK.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:15:00 +0100Bounds Green Ambulance Station in Haringey to close by August
People living in Bounds Green, Haringey and the surrounding area have been assured the level of patient care will not be affected by the closure of an ambulance station.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:17:30 +0100Haringey Council 'stuck with' High Road West redevelopment
A major regeneration scheme looks set to go ahead despite a change in Haringey Council’s leadership after a cabinet member admitted to being “stuck” with it.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:28:41 +0100Sainsbury’s recall vegan food product as it contains meat
Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg Butternut Squash & Lentil Lasagne contains pork, beef and milk.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:27:33 +0100Doctors urge Boris Johnson not to ease lockdown restrictions
The British Medical Association (BMA) has spoken out the lockdown announcement saying that it could lead to “potentially devastating consequences” .
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Sajid Javid updates MPs on July 19 'Freedom Day' plans
Speaking to MPs, Sajid Javid said that it was the “right time to get our nation closer to normal life”.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:20:26 +0100Gareth Southgate needs time to think before signing England contract
In a press conference, Gareth Southgate said he needed time to reflect on the game before signing a new England contract.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:56:53 +0100Freedom Day: Boris Johnson to hold a press conference today
The Prime Minister is expected to say that the country can move to Step 4 of the plan to lift coronavirus measures.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:47:19 +0100Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to Sarah Everard murder
A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to murdering Sarah Everard in a case that has caused widespread shock and outrage.