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Ann Widdecombe: Man arrested over former MP's death is released

Politics Ann Widdecombe: Man arrested over former MP's death is released

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Stratford station remains closed as fire causes travel chaos

Stratford station remains closed as fire causes travel chaos

Bushfire sparks travel chaos as heatwave predicted to last even longer

Bushfire sparks travel chaos as heatwave predicted to last even longer

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

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Pitbull sets unique World Record as fans wear bald caps in London

Pitbull sets unique World Record as fans wear bald caps in London

Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann among stars in Wimbledon's Royal Box

Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann among stars in Wimbledon's Royal Box

England win against Mexico named most watched football match in US TV history

England win against Mexico named most watched football match in US TV history

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward speaks of compassion after being cleared of rape

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward speaks of compassion after being cleared of rape

US demands Iran publicly guarantees Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for ships

US demands Iran publicly guarantees Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for ships

Three charged with murder after stabbing in Thornton Heath

Three charged with murder after stabbing in Thornton Heath

Man charged with triple murder over death of wife and two daughters

Man charged with triple murder over death of wife and two daughters

Two seriously injured as scaffolding topples onto London high street

Two seriously injured as scaffolding topples onto London high street

Trump agrees to talks with Iran after latest strikes but says ceasefire ‘over’

Trump agrees to talks with Iran after latest strikes but says ceasefire ‘over’

Concern raised at EU finding on ‘addictive’ Facebook and Instagram features

Concern raised at EU finding on ‘addictive’ Facebook and Instagram features

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Politics How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

King meets grandchildren Archie and Lilibet for first time in four years

King meets grandchildren Archie and Lilibet for first time in four years

Clacton by-election: Who are the candidates standing against Farage?

Clacton by-election: Who are the candidates standing against Farage?

Man wanted over death of wife and daughters in Britain arrested in South Africa

Man wanted over death of wife and daughters in Britain arrested in South Africa

Everything we know about Ann Widdecombe’s death

Everything we know about Ann Widdecombe’s death

Count Binface: Six 'laughing stock' threats for Farage in Clacton vote

Count Binface: Six 'laughing stock' threats for Farage in Clacton vote

People urged to take precautions as hot weather advisory extended in Ireland

People urged to take precautions as hot weather advisory extended in Ireland

Four Britons feared dead in Spanish wildfire

Four Britons feared dead in Spanish wildfire

Emma Little-Pengelly: I saw nothing to make me think Donaldson was dangerous

Emma Little-Pengelly: I saw nothing to make me think Donaldson was dangerous

2026 first year to hit temperatures of 35C or more on six days – Met Office

2026 first year to hit temperatures of 35C or more on six days – Met Office

Assembly launches Jeffrey Donaldson review

Assembly launches Jeffrey Donaldson review

Tennis fans praise ‘amazing’ Arthur Fery after Wimbledon semi-final defeat

Tennis fans praise ‘amazing’ Arthur Fery after Wimbledon semi-final defeat

Could Count Binface really beat Farage in Clacton by-election?

Could Count Binface really beat Farage in Clacton by-election?

Kate cheers on William in sweltering charity polo match

Kate cheers on William in sweltering charity polo match

Out of this world: King launches initiative at space hub with astronauts

Out of this world: King launches initiative at space hub with astronauts

Fresh hosepipe ban announced as heat puts UK water supplies under pressure

Fresh hosepipe ban announced as heat puts UK water supplies under pressure

RAF serviceman jailed for 11 years after two-decade campaign of abuse

RAF serviceman jailed for 11 years after two-decade campaign of abuse

Fact check: Lucy Connolly was released from prison after serving about 12 months

Fact check: Lucy Connolly was released from prison after serving about 12 months

King gets musical welcome as he opens University of Oxford building

King gets musical welcome as he opens University of Oxford building

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Property News Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

All the Tube line closures on a busy weekend for London

All the Tube line closures on a busy weekend for London

Chaos at London town hall as new Tory leader quits after just 44 days

Chaos at London town hall as new Tory leader quits after just 44 days

Fact check: ‘Fictional’ story on MP’s social media and Labour majorities

Fact check: ‘Fictional’ story on MP’s social media and Labour majorities

Wimbledon fans fill ‘Arthur’s Seat’ to watch British wildcard Fery in semi-final

Wimbledon fans fill ‘Arthur’s Seat’ to watch British wildcard Fery in semi-final

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

Portobello Road stabbings force closure of world-famous market

Portobello Road stabbings force closure of world-famous market

Police form guard of honour at funeral of young officer fatally injured on duty

Police form guard of honour at funeral of young officer fatally injured on duty

Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave

Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave

Harry’s wheelchair rugby skills impress as Invictus Games countdown begins

Harry’s wheelchair rugby skills impress as Invictus Games countdown begins

King and Queen to officially open Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

King and Queen to officially open Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Fox cub rescued after almost two days with head trapped in bottle

Fox cub rescued after almost two days with head trapped in bottle

UK to regulate cloud service providers to protect financial system

UK to regulate cloud service providers to protect financial system

How will Andy Burnham become Prime Minister?

How will Andy Burnham become Prime Minister?

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

Fans riot in London after France beat Morocco in World Cup

Fans riot in London after France beat Morocco in World Cup

Eurostar upgrades trains to withstand high heat as temperatures soar

Eurostar upgrades trains to withstand high heat as temperatures soar

Bestselling author attacks London street signs in 20mph speeding fight

Bestselling author attacks London street signs in 20mph speeding fight

SNP trust breach claim over donations ‘nigh on irresistible’, says senior lawyer

SNP trust breach claim over donations ‘nigh on irresistible’, says senior lawyer

Judge says those behind Moygashel bonfire have ‘agenda full of hate and bigotry’

Judge says those behind Moygashel bonfire have ‘agenda full of hate and bigotry’

Bonfire topped with replica mosque set alight before bid to remove hate display

Bonfire topped with replica mosque set alight before bid to remove hate display

Tributes paid to Ann Widdecombe after her death aged 78

Tributes paid to Ann Widdecombe after her death aged 78

Met Police starts plans for England World Cup victory parade in London

Met Police starts plans for England World Cup victory parade in London

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