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Fans riot in London after France beat Morocco in World Cup

London Fans riot in London after France beat Morocco in World Cup

Tech firms must ‘stamp out’ scam adverts or face fines, under Ofcom proposals

Tech firms must ‘stamp out’ scam adverts or face fines, under Ofcom proposals

Firefighters leave scene of blaze on Princes Street but road remains closed

Firefighters leave scene of blaze on Princes Street but road remains closed

Heatwave to last days longer than predicted as drought threat grows

Heatwave to last days longer than predicted as drought threat grows

Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave

Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave

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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Author Lynda La Plante attacks ‘confusing’ street signs in 20mph court battle

Author Lynda La Plante attacks ‘confusing’ street signs in 20mph court battle

Bayeux Tapestry returns to the UK for first time in almost 1,000 years

Bayeux Tapestry returns to the UK for first time in almost 1,000 years

Richard Hammond breaks silence on Jeremy Clarkson pub ban rumours

Richard Hammond breaks silence on Jeremy Clarkson pub ban rumours

Will Princess of Wales attend Arthur Fery's Wimbledon semi-final?

Will Princess of Wales attend Arthur Fery's Wimbledon semi-final?

Four Britons feared to be among 11 dead in Spain wildfire

Four Britons feared to be among 11 dead in Spain wildfire

Portobello Road stabbing forces closure of world-famous market

Portobello Road stabbing forces closure of world-famous market

Fox cub rescued after almost two days with head trapped in bottle

Fox cub rescued after almost two days with head trapped in bottle

Police form guard of honour at funeral of young officer fatally injured on duty

Police form guard of honour at funeral of young officer fatally injured on duty

Four Britons feared dead in Spanish wildfire

Four Britons feared dead in Spanish wildfire

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

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

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Politics How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How long will the London heatwave last?

How long will the London heatwave last?

Police investigate £500k Reform UK donation in latest scandal

Police investigate £500k Reform UK donation in latest scandal

Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum for blockbuster exhibition

Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum for blockbuster exhibition

How to track the Goodyear Blimp over London

How to track the Goodyear Blimp over London

‘One rule for one and one rule for another’ – fans react to Quansah suspension

‘One rule for one and one rule for another’ – fans react to Quansah suspension

Man plunges to death in horror incident near five-star Mayfair hotel

Man plunges to death in horror incident near five-star Mayfair hotel

Harry makes a racket as he tries pickleball at Invictus Games demonstration

Harry makes a racket as he tries pickleball at Invictus Games demonstration

Kneecap to headline charity gig in Belfast

Kneecap to headline charity gig in Belfast

Tube strike: Will RMT union hit London with walkouts this summer?

Tube strike: Will RMT union hit London with walkouts this summer?

How ultra-rich foreign investors are hollowing out London

How ultra-rich foreign investors are hollowing out London

Burnham’s Labour will ‘wear our hearts on our sleeve’ says ally Nandy

Burnham’s Labour will ‘wear our hearts on our sleeve’ says ally Nandy

‘Noisy’ Leyton Afro-fusion restaurant ordered to install sound limiter

‘Noisy’ Leyton Afro-fusion restaurant ordered to install sound limiter

Siblings handed £209k bill over Essex 'fence wars'

Siblings handed £209k bill over Essex 'fence wars'

Reform faces ‘legitimate questions’ over reported donation probe – Labour

Reform faces ‘legitimate questions’ over reported donation probe – Labour

Bonfire topped with replica mosque set alight before bid to remove hate display

Bonfire topped with replica mosque set alight before bid to remove hate display

'Burnham bounce' in London could stop voters deserting Labour

'Burnham bounce' in London could stop voters deserting Labour

Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78

Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78

15-acre maze cut into design celebrating David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

15-acre maze cut into design celebrating David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

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

Who are the London Labour MPs backing Andy Burnham for PM?

Who are the London Labour MPs backing Andy Burnham for PM?

In Pictures: Commons stalwart Ann Widdecombe became unlikely dancefloor queen

In Pictures: Commons stalwart Ann Widdecombe became unlikely dancefloor queen

Edinburgh faces second day of disruption after Princes Street fire

Edinburgh faces second day of disruption after Princes Street fire

Loyalist bonfire lit early after police begin to remove mosque replica

Loyalist bonfire lit early after police begin to remove mosque replica

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

Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

Vapes to be put in plain packaging to protect children

Vapes to be put in plain packaging to protect children

Radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

Radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

Knife murders drop by a quarter in two years in UK

Knife murders drop by a quarter in two years in UK

Irish premier to discuss early years systems at British-Irish Council

Irish premier to discuss early years systems at British-Irish Council

UK to miss out on £600m in tax due to US exemption, says HMRC

UK to miss out on £600m in tax due to US exemption, says HMRC

Climate change pushing wading bird to brink in UK as numbers fall 89% – experts

Climate change pushing wading bird to brink in UK as numbers fall 89% – experts

Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

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

Prince and Princess Of Wales hail ‘proud Welsh icon’ Bonnie Tyler

Prince and Princess Of Wales hail ‘proud Welsh icon’ Bonnie Tyler

Police say mosque replica on top of loyalist bonfire is hate crime

Police say mosque replica on top of loyalist bonfire is hate crime

Strait of Hormuz traffic plummets after renewed strikes, says UK monitor

Strait of Hormuz traffic plummets after renewed strikes, says UK monitor

Health warning issued as London heatwave hits peak

Health warning issued as London heatwave hits peak

Fire crews to remain on Princes Street for some time after building gutted

Fire crews to remain on Princes Street for some time after building gutted

Manhunt after thug breaks jaw of stranger sat on bench in London park

Manhunt after thug breaks jaw of stranger sat on bench in London park

Meghan and children may be reunited with King as Harry marks Invictus countdown

Meghan and children may be reunited with King as Harry marks Invictus countdown

What we know after three deaths linked to London hospital consultant

What we know after three deaths linked to London hospital consultant

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