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London residents use gyms after water failure

Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.

US Prisoners Escape Through Weak Concrete Wall

Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.

Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply

Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.

Edinburgh Airport suspends all flights due to IT failure

All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended on Friday morning due to a critical IT failure in air traffic control systems. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates as teams work to resolve the issue.

£28bn UK Grid Upgrade to Add £30 to Annual Bills

Ofgem greenlights a £28bn upgrade to Britain's gas and electricity networks. The investment, funded via bills, aims to boost grid capacity but will add around £30 per year to household costs by 2031.

Lehrmann loses appeal in defamation case

Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling favouring Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed by a full federal court bench. Read the full details of the judgment.

Melbourne's £9.7bn Metro Tunnel Opens to Public

Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail line. Discover how this £9.7bn project aims to end gridlock and reshape the city's future.

CME data centre failure halts futures trading

A technical failure at CME Group's data centre disrupted futures and options trading for hours. Discover how the incident affected global markets and what measures are being taken.

Simple neck scan could detect heart attack risk

A simple neck ultrasound scan could identify men at high risk of heart attack and stroke. The painless test detects stiff arteries, a key warning sign. Learn about this breakthrough.

Why Epidurals Don't Always Work in Labour

Discover why epidural pain relief sometimes fails during childbirth. Expert insights on placement issues, dosage problems, and timing myths for UK parents.

DWP to reassess 300k carer's allowance cases

Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face reassessment after damning review reveals government failures led to devastating £20,000 penalties. Read the full investigation.

European Technology Network Launches to Save Tech Media

London entrepreneurs Ronan Chambers and Luke Knight launch European Technology Network, securing £150k funding to become Europe's answer to US tech podcasts. Discover their vision for European tech media.

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