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Death on tracks causes chaos on Tube - latest updates

LIVE Death on tracks causes chaos on Tube - latest updates

Father, mother and daughter who died after entering water off Sussex named

Father, mother and daughter who died after entering water off Sussex named

UUP leader Burrows to unveil new Stormont health minister on Thursday

UUP leader Burrows to unveil new Stormont health minister on Thursday

Queen braves rain to enjoy a day at the races in York

Queen braves rain to enjoy a day at the races in York

PM: Government money alone may not be enough to get rough sleepers off streets

PM: Government money alone may not be enough to get rough sleepers off streets

After a golden summer, Burnham braces for a stormy autumn

After a golden summer, Burnham braces for a stormy autumn

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Former Strictly professional James Jordan says split from Ola has been ‘tough’

Former Strictly professional James Jordan says split from Ola has been ‘tough’

Naga Munchetty blasted by ex BBC star for 'ridiculing' Union Jack flag

Naga Munchetty blasted by ex BBC star for 'ridiculing' Union Jack flag

Perrie Edwards mourns death of dog with tribute to ‘my little shadow’

Perrie Edwards mourns death of dog with tribute to ‘my little shadow’

Vernon Kay shared 'change' in family one month before Tess Daly split

Vernon Kay shared 'change' in family one month before Tess Daly split

Police hunt man who spat at and scratched victim on London train

Police hunt man who spat at and scratched victim on London train

Firefighters continue to tackle peatland fire at Holme Fen

Firefighters continue to tackle peatland fire at Holme Fen

Case of BSE in cow confirmed on Scottish farm

Case of BSE in cow confirmed on Scottish farm

Rail investigators probing train derailment find 'track irregularity'

Rail investigators probing train derailment find 'track irregularity'

Father who died after entering water off Sussex was Palestinian refugee

Father who died after entering water off Sussex was Palestinian refugee

Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by Graeme Dott, court told

Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by Graeme Dott, court told

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

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

Train derailment probe focusing on hot weather as track appears to have buckled

Train derailment probe focusing on hot weather as track appears to have buckled

PM warns of open water swimming dangers after three die in ‘terrible tragedy’

PM warns of open water swimming dangers after three die in ‘terrible tragedy’

Police launch probe as human bones unearthed in west London park

Police launch probe as human bones unearthed in west London park

Laila Cunningham: My kids fear going to Shepherd's Bush after stabbing

Laila Cunningham: My kids fear going to Shepherd's Bush after stabbing

ADHD charity urges viewers to complain about Channel 4 documentary

ADHD charity urges viewers to complain about Channel 4 documentary

£300k wiped off average house price in central London in 25% slump

£300k wiped off average house price in central London in 25% slump

Girl fights for her life after three family members die in sea incident

Girl fights for her life after three family members die in sea incident

Ulez linked to improved lung growth in children, major study finds

Ulez linked to improved lung growth in children, major study finds

British Gas apology after £2k bill error led to court threat

British Gas apology after £2k bill error led to court threat

Watch: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at waste facility in Deptford

Watch: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at waste facility in Deptford

Rayner defends Burnham’s record on tackling rough sleeping in Manchester

Rayner defends Burnham’s record on tackling rough sleeping in Manchester

Hundreds of artists to be turfed out of studios by London council

Hundreds of artists to be turfed out of studios by London council

RTÉ to broadcast Katie Taylor fight at Croke Park

RTÉ to broadcast Katie Taylor fight at Croke Park

Three people from same family die after getting into trouble off Sussex coast

Three people from same family die after getting into trouble off Sussex coast

Rayner tells how Treasury to be stripped of powers in London jobs blow

Rayner tells how Treasury to be stripped of powers in London jobs blow

Rain falls again in London - when will hosepipe bans end?

Rain falls again in London - when will hosepipe bans end?

Rain in coming days will not solve drought overnight – forecaster

Rain in coming days will not solve drought overnight – forecaster

PM announces drive to get thousands of rough sleepers off streets for Christmas

PM announces drive to get thousands of rough sleepers off streets for Christmas

How will London cope with 40C summers?

London How will London cope with 40C summers?

It’s up to ewe: Shaun the Sheep options for future storm name

It’s up to ewe: Shaun the Sheep options for future storm name

Woman dies and another injured in Shepherd's Bush stabbings

Woman dies and another injured in Shepherd's Bush stabbings

Will All Points East festival be hit by fresh ‘dustbowl’?

Will All Points East festival be hit by fresh ‘dustbowl’?

Ulster Unionist leader calls for ‘meaningful reform’ in health sector

Ulster Unionist leader calls for ‘meaningful reform’ in health sector

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

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

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

‘Sustained escalation’ of anti-Muslim hate in London as reports surge

‘Sustained escalation’ of anti-Muslim hate in London as reports surge

Stephen Fry pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ Disasters Emergency Committee

Stephen Fry pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ Disasters Emergency Committee

Camilla longed to reveal King’s cancer diagnosis on ‘difficult’ charity visit

Camilla longed to reveal King’s cancer diagnosis on ‘difficult’ charity visit

Burnham given £325,000 worth of donations in months before becoming PM

Burnham given £325,000 worth of donations in months before becoming PM

Nesbitt’s ‘regret’ as he resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader

Nesbitt’s ‘regret’ as he resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader

Florence Eshalomi: 'I’ll never forget being homeless as a child'

Florence Eshalomi: 'I’ll never forget being homeless as a child'

Three people from same family die after getting into trouble off Sussex coast

Three people from same family die after getting into trouble off Sussex coast

Stormont health minister Mike Nesbitt resigns

Stormont health minister Mike Nesbitt resigns

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

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

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

British couple killed in helicopter crash in Greece during honeymoon

British couple killed in helicopter crash in Greece during honeymoon

Police investigate as man found dead at Charlton Athletic's stadium

Police investigate as man found dead at Charlton Athletic's stadium

Labour leadership hopeful speaks out about dying mother’s ‘fear’ in shared ward

Labour leadership hopeful speaks out about dying mother’s ‘fear’ in shared ward

Salmonella outbreak may be linked to imported eggs, say health officials

Salmonella outbreak may be linked to imported eggs, say health officials

Burnham gives Labour a second chance to make a first impression, says Alexander

Burnham gives Labour a second chance to make a first impression, says Alexander

Late Queen could not bear pressure of watching Olympic hockey penalty shootout

Late Queen could not bear pressure of watching Olympic hockey penalty shootout

Romanian killer, 59, guilty of 'strikingly similar' murder in UK

Romanian killer, 59, guilty of 'strikingly similar' murder in UK

Firefighters leave scene of Cairngorms wildfire after nearly five weeks

Firefighters leave scene of Cairngorms wildfire after nearly five weeks

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