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Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (15183411ac) Hannah Ingram-Moore 'Good Morning Britain' TV show, London, UK - 07 Mar 2025

Captain Tom's daughter insists it was his idea for family to build a spa

UK March 7, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Outrage as Barking and Dagenham Postman Allegedly Dumps Weeks of Mail in Communal Bins Residents in Barking and Dagenham have expressed outrage after claims that a local postman dumped weeks??? worth of mail into communal bins, leaving many without vital letters and parcels. A post shared on a local community group by Jennifer Simmons alleged that post intended for addresses on Holden Road, Stevens Road, and Becontree Avenue had been discarded, prompting concerns over missing deliveries. She wrote: "If anyone in Holden Rd, Stevens Rd, and Becontree Ave have not had any post, let me tell you, your arsehole of a postman has dumped days, maybe weeks, of post in our communal bins. We are waiting for it all to be collected." Concerns Over Missing Important Documents The news has sparked concern that sensitive and urgent letters, including bank statements, hospital appointments, and birthday cards, may have been lost. Local resident Claire Stepton commented: "That's disgusting!!! Could be kids' birthday cards or even hospital appointment letters in that. Hope this postie gets a serious fine for this!" Another local, Dan Lee, raised concerns about data security: "That???s a data breach, surely. Imagine all those important documents got into the wrong hands???identity fraud and all sorts could be happening right now!" Calls for Investigation Many residents have urged those affected to report the matter to Royal Mail immediately to identify the responsible postman. Some have also suggested contacting the police. Lisa Prager commented: "Contact Royal Mail, they will soon figure out who dumped the post if a complaint like that is raised." Tina Thompson-Theis added: "I hope you have reported it to Royal Mail!" Royal Mail Yet to Respond There has been no official response from Royal Mail at the time of writing. However, with many residents claiming they have been missing post for days or even weeks, affected locals are calling for swift action. Meanwhile, some are hopi

Mystery over why entire area didn't get much post for weeks is finally solved

UK March 7, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Man starts real life Pokémon hunt in London by hiding rare cards for fans to find

UK March 4, 2025 By Luke Alsford

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18: Three members of the Garda Siochana (Irish Police) are patrolling in Dublin city center, on May 18, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland, (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Boy, 11, suffers punctured lung 'after being stabbed by classmate' at school

World March 5, 2025 By Luke Alsford

EYHR0D Premium Bonds win, Premium Bonds winner receives prize cheque in post, UK. Image shot 2015. Exact date unknown.

Premium Bonds saver wins £1,000,000 from £100 holding - how to check if you've won

Money March 4, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Smoke was seen billowing around Cardiff's Principality Stadium in the early hours of this morning(tues) after a huge fire broke out nearby. The blaze began in a sheltered housing unit opposite the 74,500-seater stadium which cause major damage to the property. Fire chiefs warned residents for miles around the scene to close their doors and windows as plumes of thick smoke emerged. No one was hurt after the blaze broke out at around midnight but large parts of the building - including the roof - were badly damaged. A statement from South Wales Fire and Rescue said: "In attendance in Riverside, Cardiff. Smoke travelling to Cardiff Bay area. Keeps doors and windows closed." WALES NEWS SERVICE

Urgent warning issued after huge fire breaks out near Cardiff football stadium

UK March 4, 2025 By Tom Sanders

Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Veysey/Shutterstock (14854557g) People travel on the escalators at Euston Square Underground station. Upcoming ASLEF and RMT tube strike, London, UK - 01 Nov 2024 The ASLEF strikes will take place on Thursday November 7 and Tuesday November 12. The union's members will also take part in an overtime ban from November 3 to November 16. The RMT strikes are between November 1 and November 8, though not all members will be on strike at the same time. November 1-2: Engineering Vehicles Operations and Maintenance staff will strike from 6pm on November 1 to 5.59pm on November 2, with no overtime until November 8. November 3-4: Track Access Controllers, Control Centre, and Power/Control staff will strike from 6.59pm on November 3 to 6.59pm on November 4. November 4: Emergency Response Unit (ERU) staff will strike for 24 hours. November 5: Fleet, Engineering, Stations, and Trains staff (except ERU and Engineering Vehicles Operations and Maintenance) will strike for 24 hours November 6-8: Signallers and Service Controllers will strike from 00:01 to 23:59 on 6th November, with further strikes on 7th and 8th November.

Tube station with most injuries revealed after £2,300,000 paid out in one case

UK March 3, 2025 By Luke Alsford

CCTV shows car accelerating into crowd in Mannheim attack

World March 3, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva

Police have taped off part of Festival Park. A cordon has been put in place across a footpath linking Moorisons and another area of Festival Park. Pictures from the scene show a blue tent inside the cordon. Three police cars are currently at the scene.

Police issue update after human skeletal remains found near retail park

UK March 6, 2025 By Luke Alsford

FILE PICTURE - The house on Westbury Road, Bradford, where Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her three children died in a house fire. August 22, 2024. Release date ? August 23, 2024. The father of three children killed in a house fire alongside their mum has told of his heartbreak, saying: "I would take their place in a heartbeat." Jonathan Birtle, 34, is currently being held on remand in HMP Leeds charged with strangling fianc?e Bryonie Gawith and stealing her phone at her home last month. Bryonie died alongside their children - Oscar, Aubree and Denisty - in the blaze in Bradford in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Man charged over house fire that killed woman and her three children

UK March 10, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Weekend plans in ruins after WhatsApp goes down

Tech February 28, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Donald Trump is managing to get his way with this very toddler-like behaviour

World March 1, 2025 By Luke Alsford

London hospital took my ?20 Primark trousers and I want them back otherwise I will take them to court SWNS

Hospital took my beloved £20 Primark trousers. If I don't get them back I'm going to court

UK February 28, 2025 By Luke Alsford

27/02/2025. Washinton D.C., United States. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America for a bilateral meeting at the White House. Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

Who called who handsome? Lip reader reveals what Trump and Starmer said off-mic

Politics February 28, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Jillian and son Sam

'One in 93,000,000 people have my son's condition - doctors had never heard of it before'

UK February 28, 2025 By Luke Alsford

US Beauty Seeks To Buy Polish Football Club To 'Make It Great Again'

Wealthy Donald Trump fan wants to buy a football club and 'make it great again'

World February 27, 2025 By Luke Alsford

20m long penis painted on school roof

School tries to cover huge 65 foot penis on roof that is visible from space

World February 27, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Full list of LGBTQ+ icons who won Metro Pride Awards revealed

UK February 27, 2025 By Luke Alsford

LGBT veterans reveal how they hid their sexuality to stop them from being sacked

UK February 25, 2025 By Luke Alsford

These dramatic pictures show a huge emergency response after a primary school was hit with a bomb threat. February 25 2025. Police raced to Badbury Park Primary School, in Rainscombe Road in Swindon, Wilts, at around 2.30pm today (Tuesday) ??? working to evacuate hundreds of children to safety. Around 25 police officers were in attendance alongside Hazardous Area Response Team ambulance crews and specially-trained fire officers. Numerous homes within a 200-metre radius of the school have also been evacuated, as has the local Co-op store.

Man, 36, charged with sending bomb hoax to primary school

UK February 27, 2025 By Luke Alsford