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August 30, 2026
No early release for Pc Harper’s killers after release scheme change
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said anyone convicted of unlawful killing would be excluded from the early release scheme.
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August 30, 2026
PC Andrew Harper's killers to remain in prison as Andy Burnham announces changes to early release scheme
Andy Burnham announces anyone convicted of unlawful killing, including manslaughter, will be exempt from early release scheme
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August 30, 2026
Notting Hill Carnival 2026 LIVE: Revellers to descend on west London for Europe's biggest street party
Europe’s biggest street party to welcome around two million people over the next two days
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August 30, 2026
Searches continue for thousands missing as death toll tops 700 after Nepal flood
Among those unaccounted for are more than 30 British nationals.
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August 30, 2026
Searches continue for thousands missing as death toll tops 690 after Nepal flood
Recovery operations intensify following a devastating flood disaster in Nepal that has claimed over 690 lives, with rescue teams continuing...
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August 30, 2026
Anniversary of Diana’s death comes just days after Harry and Meghan’s return
Prince Harry and Meghan's recent public appearance coincides with the anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death in a Paris automobile acc...
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August 29, 2026
Warning of major disruption over Bank Holiday weekend on London trains because of strikes
RMT members are protesting over the safety of Class 810 ‘Aurora’ trains
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August 29, 2026
Influencer sobs in court as he denies robbing man of designer watch in central London
Influencer Abdel El Habchi, 30, claims another defendant threatened to ‘burn his kids’ if he went to police
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August 29, 2026
Festivalgoers set for sunshine and more showers on Sunday
Sunday will start with scattered showers, mainly across Scotland, the Met Office said.
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August 29, 2026
Searches continue for thousands missing as death toll tops 670 after Nepal flood
Among those unaccounted for are more than 30 British nationals.
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August 29, 2026
Veteran who lied about his age before fighting in Normandy dies aged 101
Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army, having forged a letter from his parents.
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August 29, 2026
Man fighting for his life in hospital after East London street attack
The man, aged in his 30s, is in hospital in a life-threatening condition
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August 29, 2026
Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
The former foreign secretary has told Kemi Badenoch he will leave her front bench.
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August 29, 2026
Gordon Brown says a united Ireland is ‘inevitable’ in the future
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has stated that Irish reunification represents a natural evolution in the island's political future, t...
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August 29, 2026
James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
James Cleverly, the former Conservative Home Secretary, has stepped down from his shadow cabinet position to pursue the London mayoral race....
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August 29, 2026
Cleverly announces resignation from shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
A prominent former foreign secretary has announced his departure from the shadow cabinet to pursue an independent bid for London's mayoral p...
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August 29, 2026
Male arrested after man found dead next to seriously injured girl in Co Tyrone
A male suspect has been taken into custody following a tragic incident in Dungannon, County Tyrone, where a man was discovered deceased and...
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August 29, 2026
Man died after ‘Everything’s Unmissable’ sign fell at festival, say witnesses
A tragic incident unfolded at the Big Church Festival in Sussex when a structural sign collapsed, resulting in a fatal accident. Eyewitnesse...
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August 29, 2026
Festivalgoers braving rain and mud as thunderstorm warning in force
Major UK music festivals including Reading and Leeds are facing challenging weather conditions as attendees navigate heavy rainfall and mudd...
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August 29, 2026
Reform UK council to spend £150k on security guards in areas near asylum base
Essex County Council has allocated £150,000 to deploy security personnel in residential areas surrounding an asylum processing facility. The...
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August 29, 2026
Male arrested after man found dead next to seriously injured child in Co Tyrone
A male suspect has been arrested following a tragic incident in Dungannon, County Tyrone, where authorities discovered a deceased man and a...
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August 29, 2026
Man killed and six others injured after large sign falls at festival
Emergency services attended the scene where a 41-year-old man from Eastbourne was pronounced dead
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August 29, 2026
Two ‘brilliant writers’ claim top gongs at Edinburgh Comedy Awards
SNL UK writer Chris Cantrill and Irish comedian Marty Gleeson have taken home the prize for best comedy show and best newcomer respectively.
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August 29, 2026
Entire London borough could be covered by anti-social behaviour order
London council consulting on expanding a public space protection order (PSPO) to cover the entire borough
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August 29, 2026
600million litres of sewage flowing into London river each year, shock study finds
Sewer misconnections and faulty drainage infrastructure are causing 240 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of sewage to flow directly into t...
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August 29, 2026
Navy tracks Russian warships in English Channel during ‘intense’ operation
Officials said British warships shadowed the task group before handing over to a Nato ally off the coast of France last week.
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August 29, 2026
Reform UK council plans security patrols over ‘daily asylum seeker gatherings’
Essex County Council said the ‘operatives’ would be introduced to deter anti-social behaviour and reassure residents.
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August 29, 2026
Wife of man who died after 'severe turbulence' on flight from Heathrow sues airline
Linda and Geoff Kitchen were embarking on a six-week adventure to east Asia when tragedy struck
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August 29, 2026
Essex train derailed at 77mph and driver reported seeing ‘kink’ in track
There were no reported injuries and the train remained upright throughout the incident.
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August 29, 2026
'Evil predator' London martial arts instructor jailed for child sex abuse as police appeal for further victims
Police believe Anthony Swanson may have other victims after he groomed a girl who went to lessons he ran from a south London church hall
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August 29, 2026
Football fans pay respects to officers killed in A66 crash
Middlesbrough FC asked supporters to pay tribute to Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough
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August 29, 2026
Archbishop of Canterbury ‘sad and shocked’ after Christian festival death
Sussex Police were called to the Big Church Festival on Friday to reports that a large sign had fallen, caused injuries and left one man dea...
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August 29, 2026
Pedestrian injured as double decker bus crashes into building in busy London high street
A pedestrian was injured in the incident before the bus struck the building in Hayes on Friday evening
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August 29, 2026
Edinburgh market traders hope for ‘bumper’ business as Princes Street reopens
Market stall owners have been dealing with a drop in footfall since the fire in July.
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August 29, 2026
NHS workers and Surrey family with teenagers among missing after Nepal floods
The Nepal Tourist Board has previously said that there are 33 UK citizens among the thousands missing after Wednesday’s devastating flash fl...
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August 29, 2026
Yellow thunderstorm warning issued as festivalgoers face more wet weather
Festival attendees are bracing for severe weather conditions as meteorological authorities issue a yellow thunderstorm warning across multip...
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August 29, 2026
Andy Burnham must focus on London to deliver economic growth, says top adviser Lord O’Neill
Economic strategist Lord O'Neill advocates for concentrated investment in London's growth potential, suggesting that achieving equitable dev...
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August 29, 2026
Sarah Ferguson set for move back to Britain, reports say
Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is preparing for a significant relocation to the English Home Counties, securing a luxurious six...
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August 29, 2026
Reform UK council to hire security over ‘daily gatherings of asylum seekers’
An Essex County Council has decided to deploy security personnel throughout urban areas in response to escalating concerns regarding the tra...
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August 29, 2026
Sarah Ferguson 'returning to Britain after seven month exile as she rents six-bed home'
Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is reportedly preparing to relocate back to the United Kingdom following an extended absence spa...
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August 29, 2026
‘Business as usual’ in Edinburgh as Princes Street reopens after major fire
The council leader said the city ‘is getting back to business as usual’, with tram and bus services fully resumed.
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August 29, 2026
Notting Hill Carnival mas bands call for funding amid threat to future
Powering Europe’s biggest street party is a year-long labour of love for the Carnival’s mas bands
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August 29, 2026
Sixth London borough in talks with Government to impose huge council tax hike
Bromley town has had ‘high level talks with senior civil servants’ about exceeding the 5% cap the Government puts on council tax bill increa...
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August 29, 2026
Flooding death toll tops 600 as UK rapid response team heads to Nepal
Devastating floods in Nepal have claimed over 600 lives, prompting international humanitarian intervention. The United Kingdom has mobilized...
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August 28, 2026
Football fans to pay respects to officers killed in A66 crash
Middlesbrough FC has asked supporters to pay tribute to Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough
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August 28, 2026
Victims’ families call for all manslaughter to be excluded from early release
Advocacy groups representing homicide victims are intensifying their campaign to strengthen criminal justice policies. Led by prominent case...
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August 28, 2026
Fire near Wembley Stadium seen for miles across London and triggers major transport disruption
125 firefighters battle huge blaze at waste facility that sent massive plumes of smoke into sky and sparked Tube and train chaos
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August 28, 2026
Geese frontman humours damp crowd as they brave heavy rain at Reading Festival
The US musician referenced the wet weather as he took to the stage at the festival.
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August 28, 2026
UK deploys rapid response team to Nepal to support Britons affected by floods
The safety and welfare of British nationals is the Government’s “top priority”, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said.
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August 28, 2026