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Thousands of Londoners without water after power issue

Thousands of Londoners without water after power issue

Homes in west and south-west London have no water or low pressure after a power issue at a water plant, Thames Water said.

Man held on suspicion of murder after woman, 65, shot dead

Man held on suspicion of murder after woman, 65, shot dead

The woman’s provisional cause of death has been recorded as gunshot wounds to the torso.

UK Government will not intervene on plans for drug consumption room, says Jack

UK Government will not intervene on plans for drug consumption room, says Jack

It comes after Scotland’s Lord Advocate paved the way for such a facility to be established.

Foal fell to death at beauty spot after being spooked by selfie-takers

Foal fell to death at beauty spot after being spooked by selfie-takers

Those taking pictures of the ponies should ‘use the zoom’ function on their cameras and smartphones to get close ups, to avoid panicking the animals.

Migraine treatment ‘brings new hope’ for those with condition

Migraine treatment ‘brings new hope’ for those with condition

The soluble wafer stops the release of a protein around the brain.

Judge dismisses bankruptcy petition lodged against Lawrence Dallaglio

Judge dismisses bankruptcy petition lodged against Lawrence Dallaglio

An Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London was told by an HMRC official that a ‘voluntary agreement’ had been reached.

Almost 99% of rank-and-file Garda vote no confidence in Commissioner Drew Harris

Almost 99% of rank-and-file Garda vote no confidence in Commissioner Drew Harris

Mr Harris has made it clear he will not resign.

Man arrested after 11-year-old injured in attack by American bully XL dog

Man arrested after 11-year-old injured in attack by American bully XL dog

Two other men were also injured in the incident on Saturday.

Largest Care Bear collection among records in new Guinness World Records edition

Largest Care Bear collection among records in new Guinness World Records edition

More than 30,000 applicants submitted their achievements to Guinness World Records this past year.

Bread star Jean Boht dies aged 91

Bread star Jean Boht dies aged 91

The sitcom star was best known for her role as Nellie Boswell.

Investment summit a success despite political instability – Heaton-Harris

Investment summit a success despite political instability – Heaton-Harris

Around 200 investors from across the world are attending the event in Belfast.

Ulez opponents targeting camera vans

Ulez opponents targeting camera vans

Images posted on social media show one of the vans daubed with anti-Ulez graffiti and having a flat tyre.

Mother makes fresh appeal 21 years after teenage son’s disappearance

Mother makes fresh appeal 21 years after teenage son’s disappearance

Robert Williams was 15 when he was last seen alive in 2002 and, despite several police pleas, has never been found.

Some families could face higher bills this winter, Ofgem boss says

Some families could face higher bills this winter, Ofgem boss says

Energy prices have dropped significantly in the last year, but the lack of Government support means some customers will struggle more this winter.

By-election date confirmed for Chris Pincher’s Tamworth constituency

By-election date confirmed for Chris Pincher’s Tamworth constituency

It will take place on the same day as the by-election in Nadine Dorries’ Mid Bedfordshire seat.

Plans to use amputated human legs in tests to help police dogs find bodies

Plans to use amputated human legs in tests to help police dogs find bodies

It is thought dogs will be offered a mix of decomposed animal and human scent samples to test whether they can identify the difference.

Forced prepayment meter installation ban extended – Ofgem

Forced prepayment meter installation ban extended – Ofgem

The code of practice for the involuntary installation of prepayment meters is to become mandatory, the regulator has announced.

House prices declined at fastest rate since 2009 in August – surveyors

House prices declined at fastest rate since 2009 in August – surveyors

Demand among home buyers has fallen, but in the rental sector there is a ‘yawning gap’ between the strong demand for homes and supply, Rics said.

Matt Hancock pushes limit on Celebrity SAS after ‘adversity’ as health secretary

Matt Hancock pushes limit on Celebrity SAS after ‘adversity’ as health secretary

The series returns to TV screens with 16 contestants on September 26.

BP shares shrug off shock boss departure, but attention turns to successor

BP shares shrug off shock boss departure, but attention turns to successor

Bernard Looney resigned on Tuesday after admitting not being ‘fully transparent’ in his previous disclosures about past relationships with colleagues.

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