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Two seriously injured as London train derails near Lewes

LIVE Two seriously injured as London train derails near Lewes

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead in south London

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead in south London

PM sends heatwave wildfire alerts to millions as London sizzles in 34C

PM sends heatwave wildfire alerts to millions as London sizzles in 34C

Probe into two train derailments to ‘look at all possible causes and factors’

Probe into two train derailments to ‘look at all possible causes and factors’

Second London train derails in 24 hours causing travel chaos

Second London train derails in 24 hours causing travel chaos

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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The One Show 20th anniversary episode interrupted by emergency Government alert

The One Show 20th anniversary episode interrupted by emergency Government alert

Dannii Minogue’s ‘heart is broken’ after death of talent show host Johnny Young

Dannii Minogue’s ‘heart is broken’ after death of talent show host Johnny Young

Kate Garraway told 'get a grip' by Reform MP over Nigel Farage comment

Kate Garraway told 'get a grip' by Reform MP over Nigel Farage comment

Prue Leith ‘alive and kicking’ after being taken to hospital over stroke fears

Prue Leith ‘alive and kicking’ after being taken to hospital over stroke fears

Second train derails day after two passengers badly hurt in East Sussex

Second train derails day after two passengers badly hurt in East Sussex

Reality TV star Stephen Bear jailed for breach after taunting police from Brazil

Reality TV star Stephen Bear jailed for breach after taunting police from Brazil

Parliamentary probe into Nigel Farage’s £5m gift resumes after Clacton victory

Parliamentary probe into Nigel Farage’s £5m gift resumes after Clacton victory

Huge wildfire in West Midlands destroys 19 homes on UK’s hottest day of year

Huge wildfire in West Midlands destroys 19 homes on UK’s hottest day of year

Burnham issues warning to smokers as disposable barbecues ban comes into force

Burnham issues warning to smokers as disposable barbecues ban comes into force

150 people evacuated from Wembley hotel after huge blaze erupts

150 people evacuated from Wembley hotel after huge blaze erupts

How will London cope with 40C summers?

London How will London cope with 40C summers?

London bakes in 34C: Is this the final heatwave of the year?

London bakes in 34C: Is this the final heatwave of the year?

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

Flooding could follow wildfires across the UK, Andy Burnham warns

Flooding could follow wildfires across the UK, Andy Burnham warns

Health visitor leaders plan industrial action in job evaluation dispute

Health visitor leaders plan industrial action in job evaluation dispute

Burnham bans disposable barbecues in response to devastating wildfires

Burnham bans disposable barbecues in response to devastating wildfires

Two arrested after West Midlands fire damages four homes

Two arrested after West Midlands fire damages four homes

Farage wins Clacton by-election but Binface gets nearly 10,000 votes

Farage wins Clacton by-election but Binface gets nearly 10,000 votes

Heat health alert extended after hottest day of the year

Heat health alert extended after hottest day of the year

Two arrested on suspicion of arson following huge fire in Stoke

Two arrested on suspicion of arson following huge fire in Stoke

Two inmates charged with attempted murder after Sara Sharif’s father attacked

Two inmates charged with attempted murder after Sara Sharif’s father attacked

Farage's Clacton election gamble backfires as sleaze storm reignites

Farage's Clacton election gamble backfires as sleaze storm reignites

Two seriously injured in train derailment not in life-threatening condition

Two seriously injured in train derailment not in life-threatening condition

Paramedics treat 54 people after multiple fires break out in West Midlands

Paramedics treat 54 people after multiple fires break out in West Midlands

Confidence in Parole Board undermined by decision on mother’s killer, says woman

Confidence in Parole Board undermined by decision on mother’s killer, says woman

Police descend on London's Moorgate after late-night stabbing

Police descend on London's Moorgate after late-night stabbing

Essex Police full statement amid Farage no-show at Clacton poll count

Essex Police full statement amid Farage no-show at Clacton poll count

Ferrari showroom to be rebuilt in Kensington despite objections

Ferrari showroom to be rebuilt in Kensington despite objections

Nine sets of twins ready to start school in ‘Twinverclyde’

Nine sets of twins ready to start school in ‘Twinverclyde’

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

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

Concerns over 'bumpy track' before train derailment that injured 20

Concerns over 'bumpy track' before train derailment that injured 20

‘No peace’ for woman’s family despite release of killer being reversed

‘No peace’ for woman’s family despite release of killer being reversed

Who is Count Binface? The 'space warrior' who lit up the Clacton poll

Who is Count Binface? The 'space warrior' who lit up the Clacton poll

Scottish Labour must be bold in wake of election defeat, says leadership hopeful

Scottish Labour must be bold in wake of election defeat, says leadership hopeful

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

Train boss says railway is safe in hot weather after ‘rare’ derailment

Train boss says railway is safe in hot weather after ‘rare’ derailment

Wife killer to remain behind bars after High Court quashes release decision

Wife killer to remain behind bars after High Court quashes release decision

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer jailed for six years

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer jailed for six years

London's smartest boroughs according to A-level grades revealed

London's smartest boroughs according to A-level grades revealed

West Midlands crews make progress tackling wildfires after ‘extensive’ devastation

West Midlands crews make progress tackling wildfires after ‘extensive’ devastation

Bus strikes: Full scale of disruption revealed as drivers walk out

Bus strikes: Full scale of disruption revealed as drivers walk out

One million sign petition to block Pc Harper’s killers from early release

One million sign petition to block Pc Harper’s killers from early release

Essex Police 'did not tell Farage not to attend Clacton count'

Essex Police 'did not tell Farage not to attend Clacton count'

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

Two people ‘severely’ injured as rail bosses launch probe into train derailment

Two people ‘severely’ injured as rail bosses launch probe into train derailment

Manhunt launched as woman, 75, dies after burglary at her London home

Manhunt launched as woman, 75, dies after burglary at her London home

Clacton by-election results in full

Clacton by-election results in full

Nigel Farage claims by-election win but shuns count after ‘advice from police’

Nigel Farage claims by-election win but shuns count after ‘advice from police’

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

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

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer due to be sentenced

Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer due to be sentenced

Hidden population of rare moth discovered after conservationist’s lifetime hunt

Hidden population of rare moth discovered after conservationist’s lifetime hunt

Comedian to bring ‘wee taste’ of the Fringe to travellers at Glasgow station

Comedian to bring ‘wee taste’ of the Fringe to travellers at Glasgow station

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Escape to an unforgettable adults-only boutique hotel in Mykonos

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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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