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A Subway restaurant in Tower Hamlets has been allowed to open until 1am every day of the week after telling the council most of its customers are students who don't make noise. The fast food chain, located at 379 Mile End Road, was applying for a new premise licence so it could stay open for longer.

The premises opened four months ago with initial operating hours of 8am to 11pm each day. Tower Hamlets Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered the application during a meeting last Tuesday (February 4).

Asan Abdul Kadir Shahid, who was from the premises, said: "We've been open for nearly four months now and haven't received any complaints regarding the delivery drivers or littering - even during the rush hour which is the lunch hours and the evening hours. We've never had any issues, customers never drop anything outside - we believe our business can operate responsibly and harmlessly within the community."

The plans received one objection from the parish priest of Guardian Angels Church which is also located on Mile End Road. According to an email which was sent to Tower Hamlets' licensing team, the church was objecting on the grounds of public nuisance.

The church suggested Subway closes at midnight, as they were concerned customers and delivery drivers would be waiting around late at night and could cause noise issues. During the meeting, Cllr Rebaka Sultana asked: "We all know that there are many late-night food services in the area.

"Residents living above the shop, they will struggle to sleep at night due to excessive noise - what measures will you take to reduce this?" In response, Mr Shahid said: "We don't create any noise to be honest with you, the KFC next door, they have tenants above as well with about 10 flats above so they've never had an issue - I have spoken to them personally. To be honest with you, 99per cent of customers are students in this area, they don't create noise. They're all university students."

The committee considered how the restaurant was located on a major London road that was busy during both the day and night, and that any possible noise impact would be far less than if it was located in a quieter, more residential area. Mr Shahid went on to say last orders for deliveries are taken some time before the premises shuts and if the application was granted, Subway would continue operating in the same way.

After the meeting had ended, the sub-committee retired to make their decision in private. The sub-committee unanimously approved the application with several conditions. The venue's operating hours are now from 8am to 1am Monday to Sunday with the provision of late night refreshment from 11pm to 1am each day.

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Swarovski is renowned for its delicate, luxurious creations, which make the perfect gift for your loved ones. And just in time for Valentine's Day, one of its most popular necklaces has had its price slashed at Amazon.

The Hyperbola Necklace is now £68.88, down from £95 - this is cheaper than getting it from Swarovski direct (£80.50). The piece features two entwined hearts in a mixed metal finish.

Each heart is adorned with numerous stones that are said to sparkle whenever the light hits them. The position of the hearts can also be adjusted to create different looks.

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The necklace has a 4.5 rating from 7,758 reviews. One happy shopper wrote: "A beautiful necklace, quality materials - as you'd expect from Swarovski - and a reasonable price too."

Another added: "I got this for my daughter for her 40th birthday. She loves it, and it looks beautiful in the sunlight."

A third commented: "I love this necklace, it is neat and looks beautiful on. The crystals sparkle when the light catches them."

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Some customers, however, complained about the material quality: "It's a lovely necklace and my wife loves it. But after she wore it just few times, the hearts came apart and after putting them back together they wouldn't stay together."

Elsewhere, there's the Cubic Zirconia Double Heart Necklace from Beaverbrooks. Designed with a delicate chain and two heart pendants, it's available in silver (£69) or silver and rose gold (£75).

There's also the Interlocking Diamond Heart Pendant 0.07ct Diamond 9K White Gold from Diamond Treats, which has been reduced from £299 to £195.02. Each of the two hearts are part polished and part encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds.

It only has two reviews so far, but a five-star rating: "Bought this for my wife and she loved it. It's subtle, delicate and sparkles brightly in the right light."

You can get the Hyperbola Necklace at £68.88 from Amazon or at £80.50 from Swarovski. Shop the £69-£75 Cubic Zirconia Double Heart Necklace from Beaverbrooks and the £195.02 Interlocking Diamond Heart Pendant 0.07ct Diamond 9K White Gold from Diamond Treats.

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A woman has died after her car collided with a bus in East London this morning. The horror crash happened on Lea Bridge Road, near the junction of Clapton Road, in Hackney just before 7am on Saturday (February 8). The woman driving the car was rushed to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, but died there a short time later.

The force said there were no reports of any other injuries, but road closures remain in place while they investigate the incident.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at approximately 6:50am on Saturday, February 8 to reports of a car in collision with a bus in Lea Bridge Road, near the junction of Clapton Road. Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

"The driver of the car, a woman, was taken to hospital for treatment – she sadly died there a short time later. No reports of any other injuries. Road closures remain in place.

"Enquiries into the circumstances continue. Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD1388/8Feb."

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A planning application has been submitted for 62 Westow Street, currently occupied by Poundland, in the heart of Crystal Palace’s upmarket Triangle area. The new proposal, from popular restaurant chain Nando's, comes after McDonald's withdrew their plans for a takeaway-only restaurant at the same site, following significant community opposition.

McDonald's plans, revealed in January last year, raised concerns among residents and businesses. Many feared that a fast-food outlet would detract from the area’s unique character. That application, which ultimately fell through, came three years after the fast food chain was rejected in its last bid to open up a takeway-only restaurant on the upmarket Croydon high street.

At the time, residents saw the application as inconsistent with the Triangle’s mix of independent stores and more premium dining options. Issues around traffic, litter, and the impact on the local environment were also highlighted.

Interest in the Westlow Street site comes following news of Poundland's decision not to extend its lease. A closing date for the branch has not yet been announced.

Despite the previous backlash, news of Nandos' new application appears to offer a more suitable option for residents, according to Claire Bonham, the Liberal Democrat Councillor for Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood

Bonham told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) of her thoughts on the new proposals. She said: “I am keen to hear from residents as to their views on this planning application.

"During these difficult economic times, shops like Poundland have an important part to play in helping people save money on everyday items. That said, the application from Nando’s is clearly an improvement on previous plans for a takeaway-only McDonald’s restaurant, which was rightly withdrawn.

"Increasing footfall in the Triangle is important to support all businesses, and so I will be studying these proposals very closely. I encourage residents to let me know their views on these plans by dropping me an email to Claire.Bonham@croydon.gov.uk or writing to me via Croydon Town Hall.”

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An urgent recall has been made by Birds Eye over allergy concerns. The recall concerns a batch of Goodfella's Stonebaked Thin Garlic Bread, sold at Co-op, due to undeclared milk.

The mislabelled package contains cheese garlic bread not mentioned on the label, which could pose a health risk for those with milk allergies. The Food Standards Agency notice stated: "The garlic bread has been mispacked with a garlic bread that contains cheese. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents."

While most children outgrow cow's milk allergies, which affect 2-3 per cent of babies, it can cause severe reactions, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis for some individuals.

The implicated products have the batch code 5020 and a best-before date of December 2025. The FSA advises: "If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund."

Goodfellas has issued an apology for any trouble caused but notes that no other batches or product lines are involved, reports the Express.

It's essential information for customers as even small traces of milk can set off allergic reactions, which are often manageable with antihistamines or an adrenaline auto-injector pen.

In other product recall news, Farmfoods had to recall packs of 50 Cocktail Sausage Rolls last month after discovering the batch actually contained cheese and onion rolls. Furthermore, Sainsbury's and Asda had to recall packs of McGhee's Family Bakers six Scottish Brown Rolls over allergen concerns.

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Amazon has slashed the price of a highly praised LEGO set. Originally £54.99, the LEGO Botanicals Bouquet of Roses is now £34.99.

Elsewhere, you can get the set for £54.99 at LEGO, £41.99 at Hamleys, and £46.75 at Argos. The LEGO flowers are a great alternative to the traditional Valentine's Day bouquet of roses.

The set comes with 12 roses and four baby's breath sprigs to build. Of the roses, four are in full bloom, four are blossoming, and four are in bud.

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The set has an impressive 4.8 stars from 2,393 reviews. One person said: "I’ve been a LEGO fan for years and have bought several sets in the past, but this Bouquet of Roses caught my eye as a gift. Inspired by how much I enjoyed those previous sets, I decided to get this one as a Valentine’s Day gift for my partner – and it was a brilliant choice!

"We built it together, which made the day even more special. The instructions were clear and straightforward. The finished product is stunning and looks fantastic as a display piece in the centre of our kitchen (alongside our other flower LEGOs). Delivery was quick but I did use Prime, and the set came very well packaged with no damage to the packaging. Sometimes, when you order this kind of stuff the box gets scuffed etc.

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"I am pretty happy with this product, really enjoyable activity with my partner. Go watch something or put on some music and build away."

Another wrote "When I saw these I knew I had to buy them. They were a nice easy build, a little repetitive as it’s the same basis for each rose except the different head. The outcome is amazing though. With the amount of roses you get the price is very good for the product.

"I went and purchased a vase the day they arrived to place them on my side table (a vase isn’t included unfortunately hahaha). I only wish the stalks were a little longer and as most vases are rather long so I’ve had to balance them on the edge. If you’re looking to get these as a gift for the other half then don’t think twice, they’re the perfect gift!!

"One hundred per cent would recommend to any LEGO lover or if you want a romantic gesture to give to that lucky someone!" The only negative commenter from the UK who left a message said "Good item, but there were a few Lego bricks missing. Had to go to Lego’s website and order replacements."

Alternatively, you can try the Roses Flower Bouquet Building Set With Vase, which is £26.27 on eBay. If you'd rather opt for the real thing, get the Dozen Red Valentine's Roses Bouquet for £30 at M&S.

You can buy the LEGO Botanicals Bouquet of Roses from Amazon, LEGO, Hamleys, and Argos. Get the Roses Flower Bouquet Building Set With Vase from eBay and the Dozen Red Valentine's Roses Bouquet from M&S.

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