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'Incredibly long' heatwave hits London train services

LIVE 'Incredibly long' heatwave hits London train services

'Farage knows he's in real trouble:' Latest on by-election 'circus'

'Farage knows he's in real trouble:' Latest on by-election 'circus'

Croydon Council to face High Court over closure of housing service

Croydon Council to face High Court over closure of housing service

‘Farage by-election disrespects the people of Clacton’, minister claims

‘Farage by-election disrespects the people of Clacton’, minister claims

Neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack faces jail after MI5 sting

Neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack faces jail after MI5 sting

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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Clare Balding told off by Jannik Sinner for mentioning World Cup

Clare Balding told off by Jannik Sinner for mentioning World Cup

Award-winning BBC comedy Ludwig renewed for a third series

Award-winning BBC comedy Ludwig renewed for a third series

Lewis Capaldi 'splurges £2k on drinks for England fans' at London pub

Lewis Capaldi 'splurges £2k on drinks for England fans' at London pub

Peter Dinklage among stars at Jesus Christ Superstar opening night

Peter Dinklage among stars at Jesus Christ Superstar opening night

Trump backs Farage amid growing scrutiny over Reform leader's finances

Trump backs Farage amid growing scrutiny over Reform leader's finances

Burnham's Cabinet: London MPs facing axe from key posts under next PM

Burnham's Cabinet: London MPs facing axe from key posts under next PM

Why Nigel Farage's by-election 'stunt' won't get him off the hook

Why Nigel Farage's by-election 'stunt' won't get him off the hook

Suspect on the run as ‘gracious’ mother and her two children found dead at home

Suspect on the run as ‘gracious’ mother and her two children found dead at home

Farage by-election bid risks backfiring as main parties will not contest vote

Farage by-election bid risks backfiring as main parties will not contest vote

Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery undergoes once-in-a-generation revamp

Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery undergoes once-in-a-generation revamp

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Politics How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Domino’s, Papa John’s, KFC and Burger King ads cleared under new junk food rules

Domino’s, Papa John’s, KFC and Burger King ads cleared under new junk food rules

‘Potentially lethal’ baby pillows, sleeping bags and feeding items sold online

‘Potentially lethal’ baby pillows, sleeping bags and feeding items sold online

Parties reject by-election triggered by Farage amid scrutiny over his finances

Parties reject by-election triggered by Farage amid scrutiny over his finances

Mary Lou McDonald warns issue of Irish unity is ‘not going away, you know’

Mary Lou McDonald warns issue of Irish unity is ‘not going away, you know’

Starmer to unveil long-range missile deal as he meets leaders at Nato summit

Starmer to unveil long-range missile deal as he meets leaders at Nato summit

Man admits stabbing ex-partner in ‘sustained’ attack on city street

Man admits stabbing ex-partner in ‘sustained’ attack on city street

Amazon apology after businesswoman not allowed to bring breastfed-baby to course

Amazon apology after businesswoman not allowed to bring breastfed-baby to course

Brixton Village named as an asset of community value

Brixton Village named as an asset of community value

Rail company urges to only travel if ‘essential’ as heatwave expands across UK

Rail company urges to only travel if ‘essential’ as heatwave expands across UK

Mother and two children feared murdered as suspect flees country

Mother and two children feared murdered as suspect flees country

Harry hails Invictus Games’ belief in ‘unconquered human spirit’

Harry hails Invictus Games’ belief in ‘unconquered human spirit’

Celebrities react to 'disappointing' High Court defeat in privacy case

Celebrities react to 'disappointing' High Court defeat in privacy case

Farage wins Clacton backing after resignation triggers by-election bid

Farage wins Clacton backing after resignation triggers by-election bid

Rapid AI advances increasing financial stability risks, Bank of England warns

Rapid AI advances increasing financial stability risks, Bank of England warns

Farage quits as MP to trigger by-election amid scrutiny over his finances

Farage quits as MP to trigger by-election amid scrutiny over his finances

Which high-profile figures took legal action against the Mail publisher?

Dáil Parliament passes Bill banning goods from occupied Palestinian territories

Dáil Parliament passes Bill banning goods from occupied Palestinian territories

Farage resigns as MP to fight by-election after scrutiny over finances

Farage resigns as MP to fight by-election after scrutiny over finances

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

Former Lord Chancellor Lord James Mackay of Clashfern dies aged 99

Former Lord Chancellor Lord James Mackay of Clashfern dies aged 99

Donald Trump says US could pull troops from Europe over Greenland dispute

Donald Trump says US could pull troops from Europe over Greenland dispute

What happened in Harry’s case against the Daily Mail’s publisher?

What happened in Harry’s case against the Daily Mail’s publisher?

William plays bowls with schoolchildren as Harry makes first visit of UK trip

William plays bowls with schoolchildren as Harry makes first visit of UK trip

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

Why has Nigel Farage quit as an MP and forced a by-election?

Why has Nigel Farage quit as an MP and forced a by-election?

Kate discussed challenges of parenting with stars at Wimbledon, Keothavong says

Kate discussed challenges of parenting with stars at Wimbledon, Keothavong says

Scottish D-Day veteran and POW that Germans called ‘Scottie’ dies aged 100

Scottish D-Day veteran and POW that Germans called ‘Scottie’ dies aged 100

Harry and household names lose High Court case against Daily Mail publisher

Harry and household names lose High Court case against Daily Mail publisher

Man ‘killed instantly’ after window pane fell from luxury London flat

Man ‘killed instantly’ after window pane fell from luxury London flat

Four London theatres at risk of closure

Four London theatres at risk of closure

Ethnic minority communities in NI still ‘living in fear’ one month after riots

Ethnic minority communities in NI still ‘living in fear’ one month after riots

When is the Clacton by-election - and will Nigel Farage win?

When is the Clacton by-election - and will Nigel Farage win?

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

TfL to change two London bus routes despite passenger backlash

TfL to change two London bus routes despite passenger backlash

London gym which trained Olympians and Sean Connery faces closure

London gym which trained Olympians and Sean Connery faces closure

Nigel Farage resigns and vows to fight by-election after pressure over finances

Nigel Farage resigns and vows to fight by-election after pressure over finances

Harry loses case after telling how press made Meghan’s life an ‘absolute misery’

Harry loses case after telling how press made Meghan’s life an ‘absolute misery’

Staff at Fitzrovia medical clinic 'unable to identify sepsis symptoms'

Staff at Fitzrovia medical clinic 'unable to identify sepsis symptoms'

Prince Harry loses High Court battle against Daily Mail publisher

Prince Harry loses High Court battle against Daily Mail publisher

Benedict Cumberbatch spotted in Wimbledon royal box on day nine

Benedict Cumberbatch spotted in Wimbledon royal box on day nine

SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank

SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank

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