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May 17, 2026
Temperatures to rise to mid-20s ahead of bank holiday weekend
Maximum temperatures could rise to 26C on Friday.
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May 17, 2026
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Environment, climate change, pollution, clean air and green issues affecting London, the UK and World
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May 17, 2026
Ireland ‘needs to avoid type of political turmoil impacting UK’
Micheal Martin is the longest serving leader of the party since Eamon De Valera
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May 17, 2026
‘Personal decision’ for Starmer whether he wants to stand against rivals
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said it is up to the Prime Minister whether he wants to take the ‘next fight forwards’.
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May 17, 2026
WHO declares international emergency after Ebola outbreak in Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the midst of an outbreak believed to have killed more than 80 people
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May 17, 2026
£12m school to close a decade after opening due to falling pupil numbers
Plan to close Oasis Academy Putney approved by the Government amid the pupil exodus gripping London
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May 17, 2026
No mood in Scottish Labour for challenge to Anas Sarwar’s leadership
Dr Zubir Ahmed also said Wes Streeting has a ‘critical mass’ of support.
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May 17, 2026
Swatch closes London stores as huge crowds seek limited edition watch
Clips show stampedes of shoppers eager to get their hands on the new watch
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May 17, 2026
Sadiq Khan slams 'North England Olympics' plans snubbing London's top sport venues
‘Not including the capital in an Olympics bid would be a missed opportunity’, the Mayor of London is warning
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May 17, 2026
Celtic must be ‘more accountable’, says senior officer angry at fan disorder
There have been 14 arrests in Glasgow so far following Celtic’s Scottish Premiership win.
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May 17, 2026
Westminster ‘chaos’ turning people off Union, Sinn Fein Stormont minister says
Caoimhe Archibald, the Sinn Fein Economy Minister, said it ‘does not matter’ who is Prime Minister for people in Northern Ireland.
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May 17, 2026
Labour woman leader ‘long overdue’, Lisa Nandy says
Culture Secretary shows annoyance that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men
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May 17, 2026
Metropolitan Police probing alleged hate crimes at major London protests
About 60,000 people are estimated to have joined the Unite the Kingdom march, and between 15,000 and 20,000 attended the Nakba Day rally, po...
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May 17, 2026
Armed police guarding King probed after 'falling asleep on job'
Up to 30 officers on protective duties from the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection team reportedly being investigated
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May 17, 2026
Spitfire could return to production 90 years after first flight
The Supermarine Spitfire became one of the defining symbols of Britain during the Second World War.
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May 17, 2026
Officers at Windsor Castle investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty
A number of officers on protective duties from the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection are being investigated, The Sun r...
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May 17, 2026
Eurovision 2026: UK’s Look Mum No Computer last as Bulgaria wins first trophy
Bulgaria won the contest for the first time with Israel taking second place amid protests
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May 17, 2026
Police call for discussions after officers injured during Celtic celebrations
Some 3,000 supporters congregated in the area on Saturday to celebrate their team’s victory over Hearts.
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May 17, 2026
UK’s Look Mum No Computer last in Eurovision final as Bulgaria wins first trophy
Bulgaria won the contest for the first time with Israel taking second place.
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May 16, 2026
Labour leadership rivals caught up in debate over EU ties
Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, on Saturday set out his desire for a ‘new special relationship’ with the EU, and to eventually r...
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May 16, 2026
Who are the senior Labour figures vying to replace Sir Keir Starmer?
Here the Press Association looks at the possible candidates should a Labour leadership contest be triggered.
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May 16, 2026
Police officers injured during ‘serious disorder’ after Celtic’s title win
Police moved in to clear the streets after Celtic fans gathered in the Trongate.
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May 16, 2026
Look Mum No Computer performs in Eurovision final as Israel gets mixed reception
Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle, performed his song Eins, Zwei, Drei at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.
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May 16, 2026
Met makes 43 arrests as tens of thousands take part in rival protests in London
The Unite the Kingdom rally and a pro-Palestinian Nakba Day rally were overseen by 4,000 police officers, with 43 arrests taking place
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May 16, 2026
Kellogg’s launches Pokemon cereal - with boxes selling online for more than £10
The limited-edition cereal comes in four different box designs, featuring popular characters Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle
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May 16, 2026
Giving hope to young over housing the ‘challenge of our time’, Martin says
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin delivered the keynote speech at his party’s Ard Fheis in Dublin.
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May 16, 2026
Police disperse crowds amid ‘disorder’ after Celtic’s Scottish Premiership win
Police asked members of the public to leave the Trongate area.
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May 16, 2026
Tens of thousands of people attend two protests as 43 arrested
Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally both took place on Saturday with about 4,000 police officers...
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May 16, 2026
Tens of thousands of people attend two protests as 31 arrested
Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally both took place on Saturday with about 4,000 police officers...
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May 16, 2026
Hearts fans devastated after late goals win Scottish Premiership for Celtic
Crowds gathered outside the Edinburgh side’s stadium for the return of the team bus.
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May 16, 2026
Wes Streeting confirms he will stand to be PM as he calls for UK to rejoin EU
Former Health Secretary has called for a ‘proper contest’ to replace Sir Keir Starmer, including Andy Burnham
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May 16, 2026
Streeting makes call to rejoin the EU, as Starmer’s rivals gather pace
In his first public appearance since resigning as health secretary, Mr Streeting set out what appeared to his own fledgling Labour leadershi...
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May 16, 2026
Nine in hospital after horror police chase crash in east London
Suspected stolen vehicle in crash with another car and moped as woman in her 20s arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and theft
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May 16, 2026
Funding from external sources a ‘big factor’ in UK politics
The Taoiseach said he believed there had been ‘insufficient analysis’ of the sources of the funding.
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May 16, 2026
Housing costs still too high in Ireland, Micheal Martin says
Fianna Fail is marking its centenary at the party Ard Fheis in Dublin.
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May 16, 2026
Burnham will ‘fight to highest level’ but says he is not focused on replacing PM
The Mayor of Greater Manchester also said he was prepared to ‘fight to the highest level’.
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May 16, 2026
Hearts fans nervous but confident they can win title clash
If Hearts win the Scottish Premiership it will mark the first time for 66 years they have done so.
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May 16, 2026
King ‘greatly shocked’ by death of service person at Royal Windsor Horse Show
The soldier was part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, a spokesperson said.
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May 16, 2026
King 'shocked and saddened' after death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse Show
Soldier dies at the scene after falling from horse at show
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May 16, 2026
Tommy Robinson’s march and pro-Palestine protest both under way in London
The Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally are both happening in London.
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May 16, 2026
Charity chief calls for wider rollout of meningitis vaccine
A college student died in Oxfordshire after contracting the disease.
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May 16, 2026
Thousands of people descend on London for two major protests
Armoured vehicles, police horses, dogs, drones and helicopters will be deployed along with around 4,000 officers on duty.
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May 16, 2026
Minister urges Labour ‘battle of ideas’ amid talk of challenge to PM
The call for a debate over the future of Labour’s soul comes as the prospect of a challenge to the Prime Minister’s authority looms closer.
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May 16, 2026
Carrie Johnson reveals details of night black cab rapist John Worboys drugged her
Mrs Johnson helped bring serial sex attacker John Worboys to justice and was involved in a ITV drama of the case
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May 16, 2026
Armoured vehicles and 4,000 police in London amid fears over Tommy Robinson-led march
Specialist armed police teams are on standby in an unprecedented Met operation on Saturday as the Unite the Kingdom march takes place at the...
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May 16, 2026
RFU renews bid for concerts from world's biggest artists at Twickenham
The Rugby Football Union wants to hold 15 major non-sporting events annually at the stadium in south west London
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May 16, 2026
Carrie Johnson fears 'police culture' protects sex attackers like John Worboys
Mrs Johnson helped bring serial sex attacker John Worboys to justice and was involved in a ITV drama of the case
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May 16, 2026
Violence and hate speech face 'full force of law' at London protests
Around 4,000 officers expected to be on duty as march for Palestine and Tommy Robinson’s march take place in central London today
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May 16, 2026
Police hunt man in east London who made threat to behead Jews
‘Horrific’ video circulates online of male making threats to Jewish community in London
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May 16, 2026