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What to know about King Charles III’s cancer treatment and his message to the public

December 13, 2025

Medics and health charities on Saturday praised King Charles III for giving a public update on his cancer treatment, saying his call for people to get tested for the disease could save lives. In a strikingly personal video statement, the British monarch acknowledged that a cancer diagnosis can feel “overwhelming,” but said catching the disease […]

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‘Every chef should train here’: Turkish restaurant ranks fourth on list of London’s top food spots

December 13, 2025

On a list of London’s best restaurants, you would expect to see the usual Michelin-starred suspects such as The Ledbury, Ikoyi and The Ritz. But high among these culinary heavyweights sits a humble salonu tucked away in the depths of north London. Neco Tantuni, a small Turkish eatery specialising in the foodie delights of Mersin, […]

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Zipcar’s rivals consider London expansion after it reveals UK exit

December 13, 2025

Several car-sharing companies are considering launching or expanding in London, with the imminent closure of Zipcar’s UK operation leaving a large gap in the market in one of Europe’s biggest cities. Free2Move, owned by the carmaker Stellantis, said it was “closely monitoring the London market”, and “actively assessing” options for its services. It already operates […]

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Sir Billy Connolly battling Parkinson’s incredibly bravely – Martin Compston

December 13, 2025

The legendary comedian, 83, was diagnosed with the disease in 2013 and later announced his retirement in 2018. Compston, who is co-hosting Hoolie In The Hydro on Saturday dedicated to the Big Yin, said the Scottish comic has battled the disease “with a smile on his face and cracking jokes that only Billy can”. The […]

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Van driver charged after student, 20, killed in fatal collision near university campus

December 12, 2025

A man has been charged after a university student was killed and two others were injured in a collision in central London. Christopher Jackson, 27, of Southampton, is accused of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a crash outside the King’s College London (KCL) campus in the Strand […]

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Searches carried out in investigation into fatal arson attack in Edenderry

December 12, 2025

Gardai have conducted searches as part of an investigation into the deaths of a four-year-old boy and his grand-aunt in an arson attack. Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell was visiting his grandmother and grand-aunt Mary Holt in the Castleview Park area of Edenderry, Co Offaly, when the home was attacked shortly before 7.45pm on Saturday. Tadgh and Ms […]

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Photograph of Andrew among latest release of images from Epstein estate

December 12, 2025

A photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is among the latest release of images from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Almost 100 pictures were shared by Democrats on the US’s House Oversight Committee on Friday which are separate from the case files with the Department of Justice. Nineteen photos were released initially, featuring an […]

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Two men jailed over fatal attack at south London Wetherspoons pub

December 12, 2025

Two men have been imprisoned after an assault in Lewisham led to a 63-year-old man’s death. Police were called to the scene in Lewisham at 8.39pm that evening after receiving reports of a serious assault. Prodromou and Tallant had been involved in a dispute with pub staff. The conflict led to Tallant punching Prodromou twice […]

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King shares ‘good news’ that his cancer treatment will be reduced

December 12, 2025

The King’s cancer treatment will be reduced in the New Year, the monarch has announced in an address to the nation. The King also urged millions to take up available screenings for the disease. The King delivered the news in a video address PA Media The sessions will now be significantly cut back. However, sources […]

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Gatwick Airport will raise its drop-off fee to record high £10

December 12, 2025

Gatwick Airport has announced it will increase its drop-off charge to £10, meaning stopping in the zone will cost £1 per minute. Motorists taking a loved one to the airport to say goodbye this holiday season face rising rates to enter the drop-off zone, also known as kiss-and-fly fees. Heathrow Airport announced last week it […]

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