Bank branch closures are sweeping the UK with Lloyds, Barclays, Halifax and NatWest among the financial institutions leaving the high street in this month.more
A new 'secret fare' allows customers to save up to 50 per cent on the cost of an average advance single ticket price to London, a railway operator has said. The price is aimed at customers who have 'flexible schedules', bosses add.
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The head of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Tomasz Siemoniak, announced on Friday the opening of further passport points at Polish airports: in Krakow, Gdansk and Katowice. He conveyed that more airports are coming forward.more
Rubbish could pile up at polling stations in east London after bin workers announced a walkout in the week of the general election. Refuse collectors in Redbridge are set to strike for seven days from Monday July 1.more
GP surgeries can offer appointments with a range of health professionals including a GP, nurse, clinical pharmacist or physiotherapist, depending on your situation.more
On one day in May there are strikes happening across the transport network, impacting bus, train and even plane routes. Different workers are striking for reasons including pay and outsourcing.more
Trains between Liverpool Street and Chingford will grind to a halt for 16 days including on the London Overground while a 150-year-old bridge is replaced.
Network Rail will replace a railway bridge near Hackney Downs Park at the junction of Downs Park Road and Bodney Road between July 20 and August 4.more
It’s important to take a look in advance with TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways among those with a policy – but this will be different from provider to provider. more
On the night of Saturday 30 March to Sunday 31 March, we change from winter to summer time, which will result in an hour less sleep. On Sunday morning, the hands of the clocks will be shifted from 2:00 to 3:00.more
Tesco has revealed that it will be gifting £200 worth of Clubcard points as part of an Easter giveaway campaign.
There will be a chance for 500 Tesco Clubcard members to win £200 worth of points, totaling 10 million points valued at £100,000. more
Around 11 million broadband and 36 million mobile customers will experience an inflation-linked price increase in April but many can take action now to skip this year's price rises, according to Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service.more
Aldi shoppers across the UK will notice a change outside the front of some stores with the supermarket giant trialling parcel lockers. Throughout March, InPost lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores across the country (a list of which can be found below). more
Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that an agreement has been struck with private rail companies to axe peak fares on Fridays until May 31, under a £24million experiment to reverse the slump in passenger numbers.more
Three gas and electricity firms are Which? Recommended Providers this year. Some say 2024 will be the year when cheaper energy deals return. Saving money might prompt you to change energy firm - but check its customer service first or you might find yourself regretting your choice.more
Rail users in England are facing disruption this week, as members of train drivers' union Aslef hold an overtime ban and strikes. The walkouts are the latest in a long-running row over pay and conditions. Passengers should check before they travel as disruption is expected across the network.more
Tube customers are due to see significant changes to services on the Northern line later this year as full closures are planned at multiple stations. These will last for more than a week in April.
Afterwards, more closures are scheduled for three weekends in June. Services will not be able to travel north of Golders Green station in North London.more
A weight restriction is being introduced on a west London bridge this week to stop it from facing a similar fate to Hammersmith Bridge. Kensington and Chelsea Council (RBKC) is bringing in a three-tonne weight restriction on Albert Bridge from Thursday, January 11, with heavy goods vehicles fined for crossing the structure.more
It is tradition that the Christmas Eve meal begins when the first star appears in the sky. Planets often play this role, and this will be the case this year. Jupiter will take on the role of the "first star".more
UK shops are gearing up for a busy period as Christmas approaches, despite a recent survey which revealed half of Brits are planning to spend less on food and presents, and more than one in three planned to shop earlier to spread the costs.
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Travellers heading to the Port of Dover are facing long queues following a walkout by French workers.
Port officials said "exceptionally heavy traffic" was causing delays for passengers making their Christmas getaway across the Channel.more
With a week to go until Christmas, forecasters have told parts of the UK to expect "wintry outbreaks" over the next few weeks, with snow and ice expected in some regions.
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Say goodbye to ad-free Netflix if you’re a new Sky customer – the company has now scrapped the streaming giant’s Basic service in its entertainment bundles.
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A new version of Pictionary that pits artist against artificial intelligence and a pet “robo-dog” with a wagging tail are among the toys destined to appear on Christmas lists this year as retailers pray for better sales during the key festive trading period.
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A west London library has had to temporarily close after bedbugs were found in returned books. It was announced on Monday that Northolt library in West Ealing would be closed until the issue is resolved.more
