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Protesters ‘reassured but not satisfied’ after police talks in Epsom

Protest organisers in Epsom say they are reassured but still seeking answers after meeting police over an ongoing investigation.

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UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

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Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'

Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.

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'I saw the protests in Epsom - it wasn't like the sweet Surrey town I know’

I went to Epsom town centre after protests broke out to see how Sweet Surrey was responding.

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Tesco boss says supermarket 'doing whatever we can' to keep costs down for shoppers

Tesco told shareholders it was “providing a wider range of guidance than we were previously planning” due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

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Martin Lewis shares the little-known council tax rule that’s finally being changed

Martin Lewis has welcomed new council tax rules giving households more time to pay and capping charges.

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The £1 coin sold for almost £700 on eBay - how to spot the rare coin

The 2017 Royal Mint £1 coin sold for £699.30 on eBay due to being minted with a rare error

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Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies aged 48 after traffic accident

Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Austria national team goalkeeper, has died at the age of 48 after a traffic accident

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Police shut bridge for over nine hours after crash - recap

Police have shut Richmond Bridge this morning (April 16). Follow our blog for live updates.

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Police warn protesters after riot police called in Epsom following rape near church

Protesters have been warned after riot police were called to control crowds calling for more information following a woman’s reported rape in Epsom.

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EV charging company supplying Amazon and Tesco enters administration - 69 jobs cut

UK company EO Charging, which supplies Amazon, Tesco, DHL, and more with EV charging stations, has entered administration, resulting in 69 job cuts.

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Riot police deployed as huge crowds gather in protest after woman raped in Epsom

Riot police have been deployed as huge crowds gathered in Epsom to protest after a woman was raped outside a church.

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Weybridge pub reopens with nod to late royal

The Queen's Head in Weybridge pub has reopened with refreshed interiors and a revitalised outdoor terrace after a refurbishment.

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Police update on suspects after woman gang raped outside church in Epsom

Police have issued an updated after a woman was rape by several men outside a church in Epsom.

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No arrests four days after woman raped by several men outside Epsom church

No arrests have been made after a woman was gang raped outside a church in Epsom.

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BBC to cut as many as 2,000 jobs as part of biggest downsizing for 15 years

The BBC is set to cut 2,000 jobs at the broadcaster in an attempt to reduce costs, which will be the biggest cut since 2011

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Early birds and night owls issued heart risk warning after study assessed hundreds

Exercising at times that match someone’s natural preference for mornings or evenings could significantly reduce their risk of heart problems.

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Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

One in three cars have been damaged by a pothole – costing an average of £164 to repair.

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More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them – so they resort to treats to win them over.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick users getting on-screen warning amid fears of more blocked apps

Fire TV Stick users have discovered more blocked apps amid Amazon's continued crackdown on the use of illegal streaming devices.