Shakira Abdi
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Why is London's mobile phone reception getting worse? (opens the original)
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Mobile users across London say their mobile service is becoming increasingly unreliable, with reports of slow data speeds, failed connections and calls not getting through. Mobile UK, the trade association representing the UK's major mobile networks, said London's mobile phone connectivity "continues to lag frustratingly behind other international hubs". Data commissioned by the BBC England Data Unit found some of the worst areas were Liverpool Street and Covent Garden, where service proved to b
Why are water companies imposing a hosepipe ban? (opens the original)
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More and more Londoners are living under a hosepipe ban as the long summer of dry weather continues. This restriction comes after greater demand for public water supplies, which has increased by up to 30% on the hottest days this July. Seven water companies have implemented or announced future hosepipe bans to reduce the strain on treatment works and storage during peak demand. This includes Thames Water and Affinity Water - SES Water has no plans to announce a ban. Thames Water has implemented
London midwife celebrates 50 years of NHS service (opens the original)
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A senior midwife at a south-east London hospital is retiring this week after 50 years of service to the NHS. Ann Gibbs, who works for King's College NHS Foundation Trust, began her NHS career in September 1975, as part of an experimental fast-track programme at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow. In her first four years she completed her nursing qualification and qualified as a midwife at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, where she delivered 40 babies in one year. Head of midwifery a
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