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Watch: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at waste facility in Deptford

London Watch: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at waste facility in Deptford

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

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

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’?

After a golden summer, Burnham braces for a stormy autumn

After a golden summer, Burnham braces for a stormy autumn

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Lewis Hamilton makes relationship with Kim Kardashian Instagram official

Lewis Hamilton makes relationship with Kim Kardashian Instagram official

Peta releases Hayden Panettiere dolphin campaign filmed weeks before death

Peta releases Hayden Panettiere dolphin campaign filmed weeks before death

Hilary Duff remembers ‘hardworking and effervescent’ Hayden Panettiere

Hilary Duff remembers ‘hardworking and effervescent’ Hayden Panettiere

Professor Green's 'heart is sore' as beloved dog Ethel dies aged 10

Professor Green's 'heart is sore' as beloved dog Ethel dies aged 10

Samson and Goliath cranes set for £3.1m overhaul at Harland & Wolff

Samson and Goliath cranes set for £3.1m overhaul at Harland & Wolff

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Sturgeon says she was ‘never even considered for prosecution’ over SNP cash

Sturgeon says she was ‘never even considered for prosecution’ over SNP cash

Nicola Sturgeon calls for politicians to have ‘courage’ on environmental issues

Nicola Sturgeon calls for politicians to have ‘courage’ on environmental issues

Plane forced to emergency land at London Heathrow after toilet leaks

Plane forced to emergency land at London Heathrow after toilet leaks

St Pancras station evacuated as ‘controlled explosion’ sparks delays

St Pancras station evacuated as ‘controlled explosion’ sparks delays

Fire rips through house in north London with roof completely destroyed

Fire rips through house in north London with roof completely destroyed

How will London cope with 40C summers?

London How will London cope with 40C summers?

Some retailers not passing on wholesale fuel price falls quickly enough – CMA

Some retailers not passing on wholesale fuel price falls quickly enough – CMA

Murder investigation in east London after man shot dead in car

Murder investigation in east London after man shot dead in car

Graeme Dott told alleged sex abuse victim not to tell anyone, trial hears

Graeme Dott told alleged sex abuse victim not to tell anyone, trial hears

Burnham says he is not embarrassed about hoax Trump aide message exchange

Burnham says he is not embarrassed about hoax Trump aide message exchange

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

Paralysed campaigner died after crash while filming Apple series, inquest told

Paralysed campaigner died after crash while filming Apple series, inquest told

Bus strikes in north London halted as drivers vote on new deal

Bus strikes in north London halted as drivers vote on new deal

Burnham says he backs Ukraine 100% after Moscow’s threat over use of UK drones

Burnham says he backs Ukraine 100% after Moscow’s threat over use of UK drones

London borough is England's 'least friendly' -how does your area rank?

London borough is England's 'least friendly' -how does your area rank?

Latest hosepipe ban comes into force as forecasters warn of flooding

Latest hosepipe ban comes into force as forecasters warn of flooding

Graeme Dott asked alleged sex abuse victim if it felt ‘nice’, court told

Graeme Dott asked alleged sex abuse victim if it felt ‘nice’, court told

One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak

One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak

RSPCA warning after 'upsetting' shooting of deer in Richmond Park

RSPCA warning after 'upsetting' shooting of deer in Richmond Park

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

Newlywed London couple die in horror helicopter crash on Greek island

Newlywed London couple die in horror helicopter crash on Greek island

Earl Spencer to publish book about life of his sister Diana, Princess of Wales

Earl Spencer to publish book about life of his sister Diana, Princess of Wales

South East Water told to improve as villagers brand outage issues ‘shocking’

Burnham to report to Parliament on early release scheme in two weeks

Burnham to report to Parliament on early release scheme in two weeks

Owner’s dog fatally bit man on path after ‘right of way’ argument, court told

Owner’s dog fatally bit man on path after ‘right of way’ argument, court told

Burnham urged to help young Londoners as city has highest unemployment

Burnham urged to help young Londoners as city has highest unemployment

Guard of honour marks King’s arrival at Balmoral for summer break

Guard of honour marks King’s arrival at Balmoral for summer break

‘Simply not good enough’ says Defra as South East Water customers face outage

‘Simply not good enough’ says Defra as South East Water customers face outage

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Skincare: Why longevity science is coming for your bathroom shelf

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Why skincare’s new era is its most revolutionary yet

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Fresh ways to explore London this summer

Fresh ways to explore London this summer

This new London school is shaking up children’s education

This new London school is shaking up children’s education