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Older generations provide billions of pounds worth of childcare each year (Image: Unsplash)

Stop pitting the young against the old over pensions

Will you be buying Royal Mail's new Christmas stamps?

Will you be buying Royal Mail's new Christmas stamps?

Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.

Kristin Scott Thomas stars in John Lewis Christmas ad with toy dog Pickles

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

Rare Cadbury chocolate bar spotted in UK stores and shoppers say they ‘need it’

Morrisons has launched its Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Morrisons has launched its Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Morrisons brings back Disney stickers with £4.99 character toys and new £1 bells

Line of Duty could be returning soon.

Line of Duty could be returning soon.

Popular BBC crime drama could return sooner than expected after 5 year hiatus

You do not need to stand waiting in long Post Office cues thanks to this hack.

You do not need to stand waiting in long Post Office cues thanks to this hack.

30p Royal Mail hack that lets you skip long queues at the Post Office

Rowline Kass, senior healthcare support worker at Haven House, with Joshua

Rowline Kass, senior healthcare support worker at Haven House, with Joshua

Romford boy, 6, 'enjoys simple things' after cardiac arrest and severe brain injury

The mini-bus owned by Voluntary Action Epping Forest is out action after being damaged in an attempted theft (Image: VAEF)

The mini-bus owned by Voluntary Action Epping Forest is out action after being damaged in an attempted theft (Image: VAEF)

Voluntary Action Epping Forest

Attempted minibus theft leaves vital community services facing disruption

A two-and-a-half-hour flight is just about manageable with young children (Image: Unsplash)

A two-and-a-half-hour flight is just about manageable with young children (Image: Unsplash)

Next holiday I’m training for the airport queue at the Post Office

Police are investigating a stabbing at Walthamstow Central station

Police are investigating a stabbing at Walthamstow Central station

Man, 49, stabbed near Walthamstow Central station in early-hours attack

Pupils at Buxton School are celebrating their hard work as their honey wins a competition (Image: Buxton School)

Pupils at Buxton School are celebrating their hard work as their honey wins a competition (Image: Buxton School)

Spotlight on Schools

Buxton School, Leytonstone

Buxton pupils are buzzing after their school honey proves worthy of a prize

EastEnders fans are worried for one character.

EastEnders fans are worried for one character.

EastEnders fans fear tragedy for legendary character after heartbreaking clue

Royal Mail has a form so you can opt out of receiving junk mail.

Royal Mail has a form so you can opt out of receiving junk mail.

Postie reveals how to stop junk mail and it's not using a 'no junk mail' sticker

Sir David has shared a message with the public.

Sir David has shared a message with the public.

Sir David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough issues heartfelt message as he thanks the public

Three-month-old brothers Orzo and Basil are ready for their forever home (Image: Cats Protection)

Three-month-old brothers Orzo and Basil are ready for their forever home (Image: Cats Protection)

Adopt, don't shop!

Cats Protection Epping Forest

Double the mischief as Orzo and Basil search for a new home

Sport

West Ham women ready for their WSL clash against Liverpool

West Ham women dominate in victory over Liverpool

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Stamford Bridge
Tottenham Hotspur's Sandro Tonali (left) and Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Stamford Bridge
Tottenham Hotspur's Sandro Tonali (left) and Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

'Spurs and storms blow Chelsea off course'

Nuno Espírito Santo endured a frustrating afternoon at storm-lashed London Stadium on Saturday.

Nuno Espírito Santo endured a frustrating afternoon at storm-lashed London Stadium on Saturday.

West Ham United FC

Hammers unbeaten run ended as Saints march to victory

Nikita Paris showing her quality on the ball

Nikita Paris showing her quality on the ball

West Ham defeated by quality London City Lionesses

Chelsea's Ellie Carpenter celebrates scoring their side's sixth goal of the game during the Barclays Women's Super League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea's Ellie Carpenter celebrates scoring their side's sixth goal of the game during the Barclays Women's Super League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea teams thrill fans with 8-2 weekend goal spree

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Local History

History and Heritage

Rusheymead Nursery seen here in 1949, is part of Nazeing's long association with nurseries (Image: Nazeing History Workshop)

Nazeing History Workshop

The roots of Nazeing’s nursery boom and the growers who built it

How much will a Freddo cost in 2080? (Image: PA)

How much will a Freddo cost in 2080? (Image: PA)

Stranger Things made the 80s cool again and now my child hates me

A Full English is no longer a popular choice of breakfast (Image: Wikimedia)

A Full English is no longer a popular choice of breakfast (Image: Wikimedia)

From bacon glory to beige misery the tragic fall of the Full English

Students from King Harold Academy entertained the residents and staff at Honey Lane Care Home at Christmas (Image: KHA)

Students from King Harold Academy entertained the residents and staff at Honey Lane Care Home at Christmas (Image: KHA)

Spotlight on Schools

King Harold Academy

The Waltham Abbey school strengthening intergenerational connections

A fully restored Thumper, a Diesel-Electrical Multiple Unit, should be returning to the Epping Ongar Railway in the spring (Image: EOR)

A fully restored Thumper, a Diesel-Electrical Multiple Unit, should be returning to the Epping Ongar Railway in the spring (Image: EOR)

Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway gears up for 2026 with new events and community plans

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London News

Neurodivergent young people across London receive mental health and wellbeing support thanks to London Freemasons

Nearly 100 neurodivergent young people to receive mental health support at home

L-R: Daphne (pupil at Anson Primary School), Nick Hoare (Store Manager), Martin Hastings (CEO, Leyland), Simon Pile (Headteacher, Anson Primary School), Mira (pupil), Natasha Bisnath (Deputy Store Manager), Naivasha Elworthy (Head of Marketing)

L-R: Daphne (pupil at Anson Primary School), Nick Hoare (Store Manager), Martin Hastings (CEO, Leyland), Simon Pile (Headteacher, Anson Primary School), Mira (pupil), Natasha Bisnath (Deputy Store Manager), Naivasha Elworthy (Head of Marketing)

London schools invited to compete for share of £10,000 makeover prize

Local rail operator c2c Railway’s Safeguarding and Security Manager, Kamaldeep (Kam) Wallis, will take on an extraordinary train pull challenge to raise vital funds for the Lady McAdden breast cancer charity

Local rail operator c2c Railway’s Safeguarding and Security Manager, Kamaldeep (Kam) Wallis, will take on an extraordinary train pull challenge to raise vital funds for the Lady McAdden breast cancer charity

Powerlifter to pull 12 to 16-tonne steam train for breast cancer fundraiser

The Wombles Community Charity joined Kinship in Nature to support a community litter pick and family event on Wanstead Flats over the Bank Holiday weekend

The Wombles Community Charity joined Kinship in Nature to support a community litter pick and family event on Wanstead Flats over the Bank Holiday weekend

Families gather on Wanstead Flats to look after the environment

Band play emotional final set before indefinite hiatus

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London Calling

Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.

The world famous London jazz club that started in a humble Soho cellar

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

We tried a Moana afternoon tea and the Disney themed cakes were welcome

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

Four Seasons Hotel

‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

‘I stayed at London’s new urban resort hotel next door to a major football stadium’

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue

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National Sport

Everton manager David Moyes was delighted with his team at Newcastle (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Everton manager David Moyes was delighted with his team at Newcastle (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

David Moyes salutes Everton after successive wins against Newcastle

Newcastle fell to another Monday night defeat at the hands of Everton (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Newcastle fell to another Monday night defeat at the hands of Everton (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Newcastle don’t like Mondays after home defeat to Everton

Thierno Barry grabbed the only goal as Everton won away at Newcastle (Peter Byrne/PA)

Thierno Barry grabbed the only goal as Everton won away at Newcastle (Peter Byrne/PA)

Thierno Barry grabs only goal as Everton defeat 10-man Newcastle

Michael Carrick is relishing a Champions League test amid mounting pressure at Manchester United (Adam Davy/PA)

Michael Carrick is relishing a Champions League test amid mounting pressure at Manchester United (Adam Davy/PA)

Michael Carrick shrugs off Man Utd sack threat and ‘can’t wait’ for Roma clash

England captain Harry Kane is looking forward to extending his stay at Bayern Munich (Tom Weller via DPA/PA)

England captain Harry Kane is looking forward to extending his stay at Bayern Munich (Tom Weller via DPA/PA)

Harry Kane expects to sign new Bayern Munich deal ‘within next few days’

Documents linked to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s controversial World Cup private investor plan will be made available to members of FIFA’s ruling Council to view (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Documents linked to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s controversial World Cup private investor plan will be made available to members of FIFA’s ruling Council to view (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off documents to be shared with FIFA Council

Cristiano Ronaldo did not join his Al Nassr team-mates in Tashkent (Zed Jameson/PA)

Cristiano Ronaldo did not join his Al Nassr team-mates in Tashkent (Zed Jameson/PA)

Cristiano Ronaldo skips trip to Pakhtakor with Al Nassr amid security concerns

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National News

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Mahmood defends migration reform package against accusations of U-turn

Charles speaks to Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a Commonwealth Business Forum reception (Kin Cheung/PA)

Charles speaks to Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a Commonwealth Business Forum reception (Kin Cheung/PA)

PM denies claims offer of slavery apology talks made things difficult for King

Charles met Sir Idris Elba in Antigua (Aaron Chown/PA)

Charles met Sir Idris Elba in Antigua (Aaron Chown/PA)

Idris Elba sympathises with King after Charles drenched by rain on Antigua trip

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Temilade Adelaja/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Temilade Adelaja/PA)

PM’s Commonwealth ‘debt reset’ plan after opening door to slavery apology

Camilla with students after they performed at the opening session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Women’s Forum (Ben Stansall/PA)

Camilla with students after they performed at the opening session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Women’s Forum (Ben Stansall/PA)

Terrifying to scratch surface of violence against women, says Camilla

Research by the BCC shows many businesses are still grappling with Brexit red tape (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Research by the BCC shows many businesses are still grappling with Brexit red tape (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Businesses still grappling with Brexit red tape and want change, says BCC

The president said the Republicans gave the elections ‘a very strong shot’ (Alex Brandon/AP)

The president said the Republicans gave the elections ‘a very strong shot’ (Alex Brandon/AP)

Trump says midterms most important ‘in our lifetime’ as voters head to polls

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