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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

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

Walthamstow was named as one of London's best places to live

Walthamstow was named as one of London's best places to live

Muddy Stilettos

The east London town where 'old meets new' named one of London's best places to live

Haven House Children's Hospice reaches out to former Richard House families

Haven House Children's Hospice reaches out to former Richard House families

Memorial stones moved to Haven House after Richard House hospice closure

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

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

Alex Mitchell’s involvement in England’s autumn is in doubt because of a hamstring injury (Ben Whitley/PA)

Alex Mitchell’s involvement in England’s autumn is in doubt because of a hamstring injury (Ben Whitley/PA)

Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland to miss England showdown with Australia

A general view of racing at Kempton (John Walton/PA)

A general view of racing at Kempton (John Walton/PA)

Kempton forced to postpone jumps start again

Alexei (right) on his way to winning the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham (David Davies/PA)

Alexei (right) on his way to winning the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham (David Davies/PA)

Improved Alexei primed for Aintree comeback

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

Jack Nicholls has been given a lengthy ban (Nigel French/PA)

Jack Nicholls has been given a lengthy ban (Nigel French/PA)

Jack Nicholls receives hefty suspension

Jamie Carragher is no longer facing the threat of legal acton from Aston Villa (Richard Sellers/PA).

Jamie Carragher is no longer facing the threat of legal acton from Aston Villa (Richard Sellers/PA).

Aston Villa not taking legal action against Jamie Carragher following apology

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National News

Nurse Sandie Peggie has lost her legal case against the Royal College of Nursing (Jane Barlow/PA)

Nurse Sandie Peggie has lost her legal case against the Royal College of Nursing (Jane Barlow/PA)

RCN did not discriminate against Sandie Peggie, tribunal rules

The King during a visit to Nelson’s Dockyard in Saint Paul, Antigua (Isabel Infantes/PA)

The King during a visit to Nelson’s Dockyard in Saint Paul, Antigua (Isabel Infantes/PA)

King and Queen view slavery artefacts during Antigua and Barbuda visit

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood made the announcement in the Commons (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood made the announcement in the Commons (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Mahmood ‘U-turns’ on plans to make foreign carers wait 15 years for settlement

Angela Bushby welcomes her son Karl Bushby home following his 28-year walk from Chile (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Angela Bushby welcomes her son Karl Bushby home following his 28-year walk from Chile (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Adventurer Karl Bushby’s mum asks ‘where have you been’ after 28-year walk ends

Sinn Fein First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she will not be deterred from doing her job (David Young/PA)

Sinn Fein First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she will not be deterred from doing her job (David Young/PA)

O’Neill insists she will not be deterred after DUP block ministerial engagements

Being a ‘crazy idiot’ towards women is not a crime, Brand jury told

Oil prices have eased back sharply on hopes of progress in US-Iran peace talks and after President Donald Trump signalled he could push for a more diplomatic solution to the conflict (Peter Byrne/PA)

Oil prices have eased back sharply on hopes of progress in US-Iran peace talks and after President Donald Trump signalled he could push for a more diplomatic solution to the conflict (Peter Byrne/PA)

Oil prices pull back sharply on signs of US-Iran diplomacy to end war

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