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Crews fight blaze in flats above Eastcote shop
TEN fire engines and around 70 crew tackled a blaze at a terraced shop with flats above in Salisbury Road, Eastcote, on Thursday evening (11).
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West London crash leaves elderly woman, 80, fighting for her life
The young male driver of the car is helping police with their investigation
Beer audit of Britain unearths a thirst for more choice in pubs
Brits have called on pubs to free up their taps and include more distinctive, interesting beers as a new nationwide audit uncovers growing frustration with limited and ‘uninspiring’ choices.
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It’s official: we are all kinder at Christmas
Brits are officially kinder at Christmas compared to the rest of the year, new research has shown, proving that festive cheer really is contagious.
Aldi kicks off ‘sprout-ocracy’ vote to settle national sprout debate by cocktail
This Christmas, Aldi is looking to put one the most divisive culinary conundrums of Christmas to bed once and for all after creating a new cocktail that will settle the debate on whether we love or loathe the Brussels sprout.
Yiewsley boy who lived the dream and broke into acting the hard way
SHANE McCormick, 37, from Yiewsley, grew up unable to afford his ambition of attending acting school but never gave up on his dream.
Revealed: Christmas classics falling off the menu
For some households, festive food is changing as Brits celebrating Christmas reveal they’ve never tried eggnog (46%), advocaat (40%) or bread sauce (29%).
Midlife hair changes leave majority of menopausal women feeling blue
Nearly nine in ten menopausal women have said their hair has changed since starting menopause, leaving them feeling sad, anxious and less confident.
Is the internet a human right? 6 out of 10 Brits say access is life essential
Having access to the internet is considered a basic human right by more than half of Brits (61%).
Stuffing scented 'scratch and sniff' billboard unveiled in London
Over three-quarters of Brits rank stuffing as one of their favourite smells of the season, new research reveals - as a giant stuffing scented billboard is unveiled in London this week.
Cat ownership influencing dating, identity and stereotypes across UK
The UK is witnessing a cultural shift in cat ownership, new research reveals.
When Santa got stuck in security: Kids fear they’ll get no presents
British children are worried that Father Christmas won’t drop by this year because modern homes aren’t Santa friendly.
Brits fall for pimped-up popcorn - and say it's as good as the movie
Forget the traditional salt, Brits now load up their cinema popcorn with little luxuries like sweets, hot dogs, jalapeños, and salsa.
Campaigners call on nation to support Small Business Saturday
The nation is being urged to show support and spend with small businesses this weekend on Small Business Saturday (6 December) – as small firms gear up for one of the most crucial weekends of the peak festive season.
Excitement in Harefield - Elvis is in the house
RESIDENTS of a care home in Harefield enjoyed a visit from Elvis Presley – or, more precisely, a talented tribute act.
Join litter picking team keeping Colne Valley tidy
HELP is needed to keep the Colne Valley Regional Park tidy and clean by joining one (or both) of its litter pick sessions:
Shoppers urged to check their bank notes for crucial error could make you cash
A rare £20 note was sold for £140.01 on eBay last month and is thought to be so valuable because it features a misprint
Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant
Century-old Indian vegetarian food brand, Bikanervala, to open its second location in the heart of Southall.
86% of British kids fear for the future of the planet and want to do their bit
The vast majority of children in Britain are worried about the climate crisis, with 86% now afraid for the future of the planet.
The new way to feel younger: What your BioAge says about you and how to change it
As festive burnout starts to peak and Brits across all ages admit they feel “old before their time” (37%), Fitness First has launched a bold new campaign to spark a national conversation about staying young, feeling young and understanding BioAge.