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The BBC has announced that the Christmas special of Call the Midwife will be a two-part special.

Call The Midwife

Call the Midwife to make major change to Christmas special in shock BBC move

The Word of the Year 2024 was inspired by the release of Charli XCX's latest album Brat

The Word of the Year 2024 was inspired by the release of Charli XCX's latest album Brat

Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year is one of 2024's 'most talked about'

Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to kick off the Christmas season this Friday, November 1, with the launch of its first-ever ice rink, Skate Brent Cross

Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to kick off the Christmas season this Friday, November 1, with the launch of its first-ever ice rink, Skate Brent Cross

Brent Cross Shopping Centre unveils ice rink for Christmas

Lime was threatened with a bike ban by Brent Council earlier this month

Lime was threatened with a bike ban by Brent Council earlier this month

Lime avoids ban after last minute deal that removes 250 bikes from streets

Police were called to Rowley Close, Alperton, after a fatal crash

Police were called to Rowley Close, Alperton, after a fatal crash

Mourning Wembley mum 'crying for days' after boy, 2, killed by car

A boy, 2, has been killed after being hit by a car in Wembley

A boy, 2, has been killed after being hit by a car in Wembley

Toddler, 2, killed after being hit by car in Wembley

Sussex Road, Harrow

Sussex Road, Harrow

Man in his 40s fighting for life after stabbing in Harrow

A toilet at Battersea station - currently, there are toilets at 145 TfL sites. The Mayor of London has announced a £3 million yearly investment in facilities

A toilet at Battersea station - currently, there are toilets at 145 TfL sites. The Mayor of London has announced a £3 million yearly investment in facilities

Transport for London

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Sadiq Khan announces major investment for London transport toilets

Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

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Every London Underground station and line closed this weekend - Full list

Black Friday takes place in November each year

Black Friday takes place in November each year

When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024? Shop deals and discounts this month

Have you ever wanted to learn to dance like a Strictly pro?

Have you ever wanted to learn to dance like a Strictly pro?

Dancing lessons with Strictly winner and Downton Abbey tour in charity auction

Live travel updates across London

Live travel updates across London

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RECAP on rush hour travel, breaking news and weather across London

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

Community contribution

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

Charlotte (left) and (right) with her son Harley, who she gave birth to a month before she went missing

Charlotte (left) and (right) with her son Harley, who she gave birth to a month before she went missing

Meet Charlotte - the cat reunited with her owner after 14 years apart

Lime bikes in Kingsbury, Brent

Lime bikes in Kingsbury, Brent

Lime bike negotiations ongoing, one day before potential ban

Four areas of north London have been named among the UK's best places to live

Four areas of north London have been named among the UK's best places to live

The four north London neighbourhoods named among UK’s best places to live

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has approved funding to begin HS2 tunnelling work to London Euston station

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has approved funding to begin HS2 tunnelling work to London Euston station

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HS2 will make it to Euston after years of uncertainty

Volunteers out collecting for the Poppy Appeal

Volunteers out collecting for the Poppy Appeal

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Poppy Day to remember and help those in need

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

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Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

Ex-Met Police officer PC Che Homersham pictured outside court

Ex-Met Police officer PC Che Homersham pictured outside court

Met Police officer accused of 'inappropriate relationship' with 16-year-old girl

The band was sure that they had reached the end of their journey, but now they have reunited for this special occasion

The band was sure that they had reached the end of their journey, but now they have reunited for this special occasion

All Points East

The Maccabees announce reunion for All Points East Festival 2025

Saoirse Ronan is set to star in the upcoming Oscar-nominated film Blitz

Saoirse Ronan is set to star in the upcoming Oscar-nominated film Blitz

The Graham Norton Show

Saoirse Ronan: Response to women's safety quip on The Graham Norton Show 'wild'

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

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First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Royal Mail has shared its recommended dates for final post so you can make sure your Christmas cards and presents arrive in time

Royal Mail has shared its recommended dates for final post so you can make sure your Christmas cards and presents arrive in time

Royal Mail recommends final posting dates for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024

Two American passengers have been removed from a London Heathrow plane after a fight broke out over them wearing Trump MAGA hats.

Two American passengers have been removed from a London Heathrow plane after a fight broke out over them wearing Trump MAGA hats.

Heathrow Airport

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Two women 'removed from Heathrow plane' amid fight over Trump MAGA hat

Euston station suffers from dangerous overcrowding, London TravelWatch has warned

Euston station suffers from dangerous overcrowding, London TravelWatch has warned

Passengers can board some trains early in bid to tackle 'Euston rush'

Action Fraud has issued a warning to WhatsApp users after a rise in a scam seeing 'friends' ask for money.

Action Fraud has issued a warning to WhatsApp users after a rise in a scam seeing 'friends' ask for money.

New WhatsApp warning issued as users lose thousands of pounds to scammers

The Brigade will respond only if someone reports a fire

The Brigade will respond only if someone reports a fire

London Fire Brigade

New LFB policy limits automatic alarm responses to free up resources

Waterloo Road will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2025

Waterloo Road will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2025

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EastEnders actress to join new series of Waterloo Road as headteacher

Call the Midwife will return to the BBC for season 14 in the near future

Call the Midwife will return to the BBC for season 14 in the near future

Call The Midwife

Call the Midwife fans given huge season 14 update with behind-the-scenes pic

Journalism Matters as three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

Journalism Matters as three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

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Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

LIVE London travel updates as major road closed in Walthamstow due to crash

LIVE London travel updates as major road closed in Walthamstow due to crash

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LIVE London travel updates as Waterloo line suspended due to signal failure

Muddy Stilettos has named the best roast dinners in London and you don't want to miss out on these yummy dishes.

Muddy Stilettos has named the best roast dinners in London and you don't want to miss out on these yummy dishes.

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The top three best places for a roast dinner in London that you need to try

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, flew away on October 21 while flying freely as part of their daily routine at the Zoo near Regents Park.

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, flew away on October 21 while flying freely as part of their daily routine at the Zoo near Regents Park.

Endangered parrots missing from London Zoo found in Cambridgeshire after six days

Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook of political activist Tommy Robinson (right), whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appearing at Woolwich Crown Court

Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook of political activist Tommy Robinson (right), whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appearing at Woolwich Crown Court

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Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

Political activist Tommy Robinson outside Folkestone Police Station, he has said he has been told to hand himself in to a police station where he expects to be arrested ahead of a planned march for thousands of people in London. Supporters of Robinson,

Political activist Tommy Robinson outside Folkestone Police Station, he has said he has been told to hand himself in to a police station where he expects to be arrested ahead of a planned march for thousands of people in London. Supporters of Robinson,

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Tommy Robinson to appear in court today after airing film at Trafalgar Square protest

The former English Defence League leader admitted 10 breaches of a High Court order made in 2021 at the start of a hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.

The former English Defence League leader admitted 10 breaches of a High Court order made in 2021 at the start of a hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.

Tommy Robinson sentenced to 18 months in jail for contempt of court

London couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat

London couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat

London couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat

Children can EAT FREE at popular burger restaurant in London this half-term

Children can EAT FREE at popular burger restaurant in London this half-term

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Children can EAT FREE at popular burger restaurant in London this half-term

The market town of Faversham was named among the best places to live in Kent by Muddy Stilettos and it's a London commuter's dream home.

The market town of Faversham was named among the best places to live in Kent by Muddy Stilettos and it's a London commuter's dream home.

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The picturesque market town named best place to live that’s a commuter's dream

A new post office-themed cocktail bar next to London's Borough Market

A new post office-themed cocktail bar next to London's Borough Market

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The eccentric 1940s cocktail bar where ‘postal cocktails’ fly in delivery tubes

Supporters of a Pro-UK rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson march from Victoria Station to Parliament Square in central London.

Supporters of a Pro-UK rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson march from Victoria Station to Parliament Square in central London.

National government

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Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson’s protest in London as he remains in custody

Love at flat white! London couple celebrate anniversary at Pret where they met

Love at flat white! London couple celebrate anniversary at Pret where they met

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Love at flat white! London couple celebrate anniversary at Pret where they met

Londoners have taken to social media to complain that influencers have destroyed a 'hidden gem' after a steak sandwich went viral on TikTok.

Londoners have taken to social media to complain that influencers have destroyed a 'hidden gem' after a steak sandwich went viral on TikTok.

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Londoners complain local 'hidden gem' ruined by influencers after viral post

The launch of 'Beavertown Screamings' — a week-long marathon of horror classics from October 23 to 31

The launch of 'Beavertown Screamings' — a week-long marathon of horror classics from October 23 to 31

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Two thirds of Londoners watch horror films to de-stress, survey reveals

Chess has seen a surge in popularity since the release of the hit Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit starring Anya Taylor-Joy back in 2020.

Chess has seen a surge in popularity since the release of the hit Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit starring Anya Taylor-Joy back in 2020.

BBC says 'wait will be worthwhile' as sport not seen on TV for 30 years returns

Pills recovered in the operation

Pills recovered in the operation

Wembley drug gang helped supply over 1 million pills from India to UK

A girl from Wembley was found safely

A girl from Wembley was found safely

Wembley girl missing for five days found 'safe and well'

Clifton Nurseries, Maida Vale and Petersham Nurseries, Richmond were named the best UK garden centres by the MailOnline.

Clifton Nurseries, Maida Vale and Petersham Nurseries, Richmond were named the best UK garden centres by the MailOnline.

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London's oldest garden centre with 'top notch plants' among the best in the UK

Tourists wanting to see the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre could have to pay additional costs to enter the attractions

Tourists wanting to see the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre could have to pay additional costs to enter the attractions

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EU tourist hotspot plans to charge Brits extra surcharge to enter some attractions

Experts from Money Magpie have given their top tips for saving money on your commute.

Experts from Money Magpie have given their top tips for saving money on your commute.

Personal Finance

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Top tips for saving money on your commute

Costume prizes are often given out at large events for ingenious dress-ups

Costume prizes are often given out at large events for ingenious dress-ups

Offensive Halloween costumes that could upset people and get you in trouble

Holidaymakers and Jet2 staff can be seen staring in shock at the passenger's actions just inches from flight attendants' faces

Holidaymakers and Jet2 staff can be seen staring in shock at the passenger's actions just inches from flight attendants' faces

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Holidaymakers and staff stunned by passenger's mid-air antics

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