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Key A-Level result trends revealed as London scores record grades

London Key A-Level result trends revealed as London scores record grades

Voters go to polls in Clacton by-election triggered by Farage

Voters go to polls in Clacton by-election triggered by Farage

Amber heat warning expanded as parts of England face more extreme temperatures

Amber heat warning expanded as parts of England face more extreme temperatures

'Risk-to-life' heatwave warning for London with 38C high possible

'Risk-to-life' heatwave warning for London with 38C high possible

Swinney ‘absolutely right’ to challenge Burnham on vetoed Chinese factory plan

Swinney ‘absolutely right’ to challenge Burnham on vetoed Chinese factory plan

Whole Foods vs The Market: Who will win the battle for Queensway?

Whole Foods vs The Market: Who will win the battle for Queensway?

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Sir Ian McKellen was in ‘depths of stage fright’ working with Dame Judi Dench

Sir Ian McKellen was in ‘depths of stage fright’ working with Dame Judi Dench

Sir Mark Rylance has shirt pulled as he rehearses Tartuffe scene

Sir Mark Rylance has shirt pulled as he rehearses Tartuffe scene

Eurovision Song Contest’s 2027 host city revealed

Eurovision Song Contest’s 2027 host city revealed

All the celebrities who shared their favourite solar eclipse moment

All the celebrities who shared their favourite solar eclipse moment

Young people call on Burnham to rethink social media ban

Young people call on Burnham to rethink social media ban

Warning for heat and drought-hit UK: It gets worse without climate action

Warning for heat and drought-hit UK: It gets worse without climate action

King’s nephew gets the grades to study at the Royal Agricultural University

King’s nephew gets the grades to study at the Royal Agricultural University

London council slams Khan over demand to build homes on green belt

London council slams Khan over demand to build homes on green belt

When will Clacton vote result be announced - and could Binface win?

When will Clacton vote result be announced - and could Binface win?

Corridor care figures remain above 3,000 a day for July amid NHS ‘summer surge’

Corridor care figures remain above 3,000 a day for July amid NHS ‘summer surge’

How will London cope with 40C summers?

London How will London cope with 40C summers?

London bus strike: All 42 affected routes as walkouts set to begin

London bus strike: All 42 affected routes as walkouts set to begin

Rise in number of top grades awarded in A-levels in Northern Ireland

Rise in number of top grades awarded in A-levels in Northern Ireland

Farage set to win Clacton by-election but risks ending up the loser

Farage set to win Clacton by-election but risks ending up the loser

Thames Water among suppliers set to be allowed to hike bills to boost spending

Thames Water among suppliers set to be allowed to hike bills to boost spending

A-level top grades rise for third year in a row, likely driven by maths scores

A-level top grades rise for third year in a row, likely driven by maths scores

Thames Water issues major update on east London burst mains chaos

Thames Water issues major update on east London burst mains chaos

Millions watch once-in-a-generation solar eclipse in London

Millions watch once-in-a-generation solar eclipse in London

A-level results: Key numbers and trends

A-level results: Key numbers and trends

World Cup nets a boost for Burnham as GDP grows by 0.4%

World Cup nets a boost for Burnham as GDP grows by 0.4%

British stargazers treated to astral delight with eclipse and Perseid shower

British stargazers treated to astral delight with eclipse and Perseid shower

Sewer water could be best early warning system for next pandemic

Sewer water could be best early warning system for next pandemic

Students to receive eagerly anticipated A-level results

Students to receive eagerly anticipated A-level results

In pictures: How London was brought to standstill by solar eclipse

In pictures: How London was brought to standstill by solar eclipse

When will London get another solar eclipse?

When will London get another solar eclipse?

UK could see hottest day of year as parts of England may hit 38C

UK could see hottest day of year as parts of England may hit 38C

Scots contend with clouds to catch glimpse of rare solar eclipse

Scots contend with clouds to catch glimpse of rare solar eclipse

Bus driver shot dead outside south London pub named by police

Bus driver shot dead outside south London pub named by police

Farage hopes to return to Parliament as Clacton votes on his future

Farage hopes to return to Parliament as Clacton votes on his future

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

London Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

Candidates warn against division in pitches to lead Scottish Labour

Candidates warn against division in pitches to lead Scottish Labour

Thousands gather to watch rare solar eclipse across Ireland

Thousands gather to watch rare solar eclipse across Ireland

Millions watch eclipse as crowds flock to viewing events and glasses sell out

Millions watch eclipse as crowds flock to viewing events and glasses sell out

Solar eclipse casts London into darkness as millions watch spectacle

Solar eclipse casts London into darkness as millions watch spectacle

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

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

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

PM urges shops to withdraw disposable barbecues from sale over wildfire risk

PM urges shops to withdraw disposable barbecues from sale over wildfire risk

Space expert says people may become emotional during ‘best eclipse in decades’

Space expert says people may become emotional during ‘best eclipse in decades’

Family, friends and colleagues attend funeral of former MP Ann Widdecombe

Family, friends and colleagues attend funeral of former MP Ann Widdecombe

No solar eclipse glasses? How to watch safely without specialist kit

No solar eclipse glasses? How to watch safely without specialist kit

Huge fire erupts in east London, closing section of A13

Huge fire erupts in east London, closing section of A13

Colander sales ‘surge’ as Britons get ready for best solar eclipse in decades

Colander sales ‘surge’ as Britons get ready for best solar eclipse in decades

Best places in London to watch today's solar eclipse

Best places in London to watch today's solar eclipse

Serial sex attacker Simon Levy jailed for whole life over murders of two women

Serial sex attacker Simon Levy jailed for whole life over murders of two women

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

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

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

London 'axe attack': Police arrest man suspected of attempted murder

London 'axe attack': Police arrest man suspected of attempted murder

British Museum set for 'biggest ever' refurbishment

British Museum set for 'biggest ever' refurbishment

Wildfire total for 2026 in England and Wales reaches same as whole of last year

Wildfire total for 2026 in England and Wales reaches same as whole of last year

Hundreds queue in Dublin street to buy glasses to watch rare eclipse

Hundreds queue in Dublin street to buy glasses to watch rare eclipse

Battle to restore water to thousands in east London after burst mains

Battle to restore water to thousands in east London after burst mains

Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse

Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse

Politicians and broadcasters among those to arrive at Ann Widdecombe’s funeral

Politicians and broadcasters among those to arrive at Ann Widdecombe’s funeral

Grouse shooting ‘major contributor’ to rural economy, estates body says

Grouse shooting ‘major contributor’ to rural economy, estates body says

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Skincare: Why longevity science is coming for your bathroom shelf

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Overwhelmed by all the longevity chat? Here's what actually works

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Fresh ways to explore London this summer

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This new London school is shaking up children’s education

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