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Man who killed partner then blew up their London home jailed for life

Man who killed partner then blew up their London home jailed for life

Idris Elba wife's 'racism' blast over woman who hit her car in London

Idris Elba wife's 'racism' blast over woman who hit her car in London

Two pupils and staff member in hospital after UK school stabbing

Two pupils and staff member in hospital after UK school stabbing

Why the founder of Leon has bought it back

Why the founder of Leon has bought it back

England World Cup camp hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake

England World Cup camp hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal chase Tonali; Chelsea expect Cucurella bid

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal chase Tonali; Chelsea expect Cucurella bid

Six people arrested after huge fight erupts on Epsom Derby day

Six people arrested after huge fight erupts on Epsom Derby day

Council to pay £2,500 to family left in unsuitable housing for months

Council to pay £2,500 to family left in unsuitable housing for months

The Godfather III star Anthony Guidera dies at 65

The Godfather III star Anthony Guidera dies at 65

A fan's guide on what to wear to Harry Styles' Wembley show

A fan's guide on what to wear to Harry Styles' Wembley show

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Latest news and updates as Iran tickets revoked

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Latest news and updates as Iran tickets revoked

Iran says US has revoked every World Cup ticket in 'sabotage' attempt

Iran says US has revoked every World Cup ticket in 'sabotage' attempt

Five key transfer decisions Arsenal must make as Arteta faces dilemmas

Five key transfer decisions Arsenal must make as Arteta faces dilemmas

Man Utd make Romero transfer decision amid Tottenham uncertainty

Man Utd make Romero transfer decision amid Tottenham uncertainty

When Serena Williams is playing at Queen's today and how to watch

When Serena Williams is playing at Queen's today and how to watch

Jeremy Clarkson warns locals ahead of huge event at his farm

Jeremy Clarkson warns locals ahead of huge event at his farm

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau loved up as they make red carpet debut

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau loved up as they make red carpet debut

Belfast stabbing victim has significant injuries to his eyes

Belfast stabbing victim has significant injuries to his eyes

Hours-long delays caused by new EU border system may persist for years

Hours-long delays caused by new EU border system may persist for years

Fresh crackdown on e-bikes as London council signs new deal with Lime

Fresh crackdown on e-bikes as London council signs new deal with Lime

‘Severely-ill' boy and parents died in London luxury tower block fall

‘Severely-ill' boy and parents died in London luxury tower block fall

Best TV deals for World Cup 2026 watching parties

Best TV deals for World Cup 2026 watching parties

Amazon Prime Day is back soon – and I've found the best early deals

Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is back soon – and I've found the best early deals

These new earbuds solve the biggest problem with in-ear headphones

These new earbuds solve the biggest problem with in-ear headphones

Rhode's pocket bronzer is about to complete your summer makeup routine

Rhode's pocket bronzer is about to complete your summer makeup routine

5 best express fake tans, tested by a busy tanning obsessive

5 best express fake tans, tested by a busy tanning obsessive

Inside Byron Bay’s first five-star hotel

Inside Byron Bay’s first five-star hotel

Rooftop cocktails, rainforest modernism and whale watching at Byron Bay’s most polished address

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Soak up the spirit of California at Outernet London

Soak up the spirit of California at Outernet London

California: the state of endless play

California: the state of endless play

All-inclusive beach holidays with culture, kids' clubs and relaxation

All-inclusive beach holidays with culture, kids' clubs and relaxation

Relax and reset on an adults-only all-inclusive holiday

Relax and reset on an adults-only all-inclusive holiday

Inside IKEA Oxford Street: 7 reasons why Londoners are obsessed

Inside IKEA Oxford Street: 7 reasons why Londoners are obsessed

Sport

Football Rugby Cricket Boxing F1

From VAR changes to covering mouths: Every new rule at World Cup 2026

From VAR changes to covering mouths: Every new rule at World Cup 2026

When is World Cup 2026 opening ceremony? Start time, who is performing

When is World Cup 2026 opening ceremony? Start time, who is performing

Paddy Power World Cup offer: 50/1 on England to qualify for last 32

Paddy Power World Cup offer: 50/1 on England to qualify for last 32

Thunderstorms could disrupt England vs Costa Rica World Cup warm-up

Thunderstorms could disrupt England vs Costa Rica World Cup warm-up

Arsenal quoted £100m for Tonali signing as three-way battle emerges

Arsenal quoted £100m for Tonali signing as three-way battle emerges

Best free bets in the UK for 2026

Best free bets in the UK for 2026

2026 World Cup free bets & betting offers

2026 World Cup free bets & betting offers

Best betting sites in the UK for June 2026

Best betting sites in the UK for June 2026

Best World Cup 2026 betting sites: Where to bet on the World Cup

Best World Cup 2026 betting sites: Where to bet on the World Cup

Lifestyle

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The best multi-generational holiday in France

The best multi-generational holiday in France

Luxury Las Vegas: From world-class spa days to Michelin-star dining

Luxury Las Vegas: From world-class spa days to Michelin-star dining

Savour Marrakesh with John Gregory-Smith

Savour Marrakesh with John Gregory-Smith

A tech critic's review of the slimmer, sleeker and smaller Oura ring 5

Health & Fitness

A tech critic's review of the slimmer, sleeker and smaller Oura ring 5

Who are the England WAGs? Meet the glam set ahead of World Cup

Who are the England WAGs? Meet the glam set ahead of World Cup

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The great escape: a private island resort in the Maldives

The great escape: a private island resort in the Maldives

Fresh ways to explore London this summer

Fresh ways to explore London this summer

Discover two sides to a Canary Islands holiday

Discover two sides to a Canary Islands holiday

The latest clever gadgets worth knowing about

The latest clever gadgets worth knowing about

Blissful summer escapes that mix adventure with relaxation

Blissful summer escapes that mix adventure with relaxation

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How to get cheap last-minute tickets for Harry Styles' Wembley shows

How to get cheap last-minute tickets for Harry Styles' Wembley shows

6 best new books to pack in your summer holiday suitcase

6 best new books to pack in your summer holiday suitcase

Kate Middleton's go-to bag brand has launched a rare summer sale

Mango's new designer collaboration is made for city summer dressing

Mango's new designer collaboration is made for city summer dressing

What are Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air's hand luggage restrictions?

What are Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air's hand luggage restrictions?

Culture

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Kanye West drops raunchy music video featuring wife Bianca Censori

Kanye West drops raunchy music video featuring wife Bianca Censori

Marc Almond: Final Soft Cell album will be fitting farewell to Dave Ball

Marc Almond: Final Soft Cell album will be fitting farewell to Dave Ball

Madonna unveils racy short film featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Kate Moss

Madonna unveils racy short film featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Kate Moss

Woman brings noisy baby to sell-out play starring Sir Kenneth Branagh

Woman brings noisy baby to sell-out play starring Sir Kenneth Branagh

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino in Romy And Michele’s High School Reunion sequel

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino in Romy And Michele’s High School Reunion sequel

Going Out

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How late are London pubs staying open for the World Cup?

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

How late are London pubs staying open for the World Cup?

World Cup: Where in London to watch Scotland's 2am match against Haiti

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

World Cup: Where in London to watch Scotland's 2am match against Haiti

Best places in London to cheer on each nation at the World Cup 2026

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

Best places in London to cheer on each nation at the World Cup 2026

What's it like to drink Kylie's rosé... with Kylie herself

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

What's it like to drink Kylie's rosé... with Kylie herself

The very best of London beyond the obvious

The very best of London beyond the obvious

Homes & Property

Property News Buying & Mortgages Renting Celebrity Homes Interiors

South London council to reject 'inappropriate' plans for 350 new homes

South London council to reject 'inappropriate' plans for 350 new homes

Homebuyer interest dipped after mortgage rates rise, Bellway says

Buying & Mortgages

Homebuyer interest dipped after mortgage rates rise, Bellway says

FCA aims to help more people to access mortgages

Buying & Mortgages

FCA aims to help more people to access mortgages

Hundreds more mortgage deals available than in early May – Moneyfacts

Buying & Mortgages

Hundreds more mortgage deals available than in early May – Moneyfacts

West London car park to be demolished for new 52-flat development

West London car park to be demolished for new 52-flat development

Showbiz

Laura Whitmore ‘never more appreciative of body than during and post pregnancy’

Laura Whitmore ‘never more appreciative of body than during and post pregnancy’

Simple Minds and Chaka Khan to headline BBC Radio 2 In The Park

Simple Minds and Chaka Khan to headline BBC Radio 2 In The Park

Hugh Laurie apologises for his 'drunk' takedown of House review

Hugh Laurie apologises for his 'drunk' takedown of House review

Lee Andrews 'begs Katie Price to set up GoFundMe for prison release'

Lee Andrews 'begs Katie Price to set up GoFundMe for prison release'

Cracking news Gromit! New Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates 50 years of Aardman

Cracking news Gromit! New Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates 50 years of Aardman