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August 27, 2026
Vehicle hits wall outside house minutes away from A66 crash and fatal house fire
Police are investigating the damage at a property on Steele Crescent, South Bank, in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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August 27, 2026
Researchers hail new approach to protecting potato crops from costly diseases
Agricultural innovation addresses a critical challenge facing potato farmers worldwide. A newly established biotech company is introducing c...
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August 27, 2026
Rise in salmonella cases linked to imported eggs
A significant surge in salmonella infections has been attributed to contaminated imported eggs, prompting health authorities to issue critic...
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August 27, 2026
UK offers £5 million to Nepal following country’s devastating flash floods
The United Kingdom has pledged £5 million in emergency financial aid to support Nepal's recovery efforts following catastrophic flash floods...
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August 27, 2026
Inquests opened for two police officers killed in A66 crash
Formal inquests have commenced following the tragic deaths of two police constables in a vehicle collision on the A66 motorway. During the o...
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August 27, 2026
Full list of seats Labour could lose in London to Reform, Tory and Green surge, according to new poll
City’s political map set to be transformed by fragmentation of British politics
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August 27, 2026
Tenant who illegally rented out council flat near Buckingham Palace ordered to repay nearly £500,000
Saeed Yasin Hosseini was handed the flat in a Pimlico red-brick mansion block after misleading Westminster City Council about his circumstan...
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August 27, 2026
Number of asylum seekers in hotels down 50%
The total had climbed as high as 56,018 at the end of September 2023.
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August 27, 2026
Dramatic videos show Met Police e-bike chases as force expands fleet in crackdown on phone theft
The unit has expanded its e-bike fleet to catch criminals in places that would be inaccessible by car
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August 27, 2026
London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance
It was previously understood that robotaxis would launch before the end of the year
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August 27, 2026
Rescue efforts continue as more than 30 Britons missing after Nepal flash floods
A 13-year-old girl is among the 33 British nationals believed to be missing following the disaster.
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August 27, 2026
Tim Curry was ‘funny, sexy, original’, says former co-star Susan Sarandon
The actor has died aged 80.
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August 27, 2026
Firm fined for hounding OAPs with nuisance calls claiming to sell call-blockers
The Information Commissioner’s Office said Elderly Aids Limited had deliberately targeted elderly people, making nearly 760,000 cold calls.
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August 27, 2026
Government expects Meta’s new protections for teenagers in US to apply in UK
Facebook and Instagram’s owner has agreed to pay up to 18 billion dollars (£13.3 billion) as part of a settlement ending a legal battle in t...
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August 27, 2026
Jobs crisis London: Young people in capital excel in education but struggle to find work, new report reveals
Bosses partly blame the lack of jobs on tax rises imposed by Rachel Reeves
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August 27, 2026
Halfords hikes profit outlook thanks to warm weather boost
The retailer said the ‘heightened seasonal demand’ had delivered extra profits in the ‘mid-single digit millions of pounds’.
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August 27, 2026
London weather: Fresh thunderstorm warning in place as heavy rain batters capital
Thundery showers will sweep across the capital on Thursday morning
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August 27, 2026
Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch and Zack Polanski's parties to hammer Labour with loss of up to 18 MPs in London, new poll
Tories could gain eight seats, the Greens four and Reform three from Labour
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August 27, 2026
Flooding hits Birmingham as storm warnings cover much of England and Wales
Two yellow thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Thursday.
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August 26, 2026
Rescuers search for dozens of Britons among those missing in Nepal after floods
Videos showed people fleeing uphill in terror to escape the surging muddy flood waters.
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August 26, 2026
Warnings for thunderstorms before mix of rain and sunshine over weekend
Some areas could see between 50-75mm of rainfall on Thursday, along with lightning and hail, the Met Office said.
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August 26, 2026
Millions of Scots ‘paying the price’ for tax allowance freeze
SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said the policy ‘disproportionately affects low-income workers’.
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August 26, 2026
National Trust estate faces shortage of hay due to drought conditions
Conservationists at Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire are now accelerating a programme of climate adaptation.
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August 26, 2026
No safety net for people using AI chatbots for help investing, watchdog warns
The FCA’s survey of 18-40-year-olds who own or are considering investments found that 56% trust AI tools.
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August 26, 2026
Rob Schneider remembers ‘great and wonderful’ Home Alone co-star Tim Curry
They starred together in 1992 film Home Alone 2: Lost In New York.
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August 26, 2026
Pc Harper’s killers to be excluded from early release scheme
UK authorities have implemented stricter sentencing policies affecting individuals convicted of specific manslaughter offences. Under new re...
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August 26, 2026
Sandra Bullock: ‘All the people in the world will never amount to Dolly Parton’
Hollywood icon Sandra Bullock pays tribute to legendary country music star Dolly Parton, emphasizing her unparalleled impact on entertainmen...
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August 26, 2026
Girl, seven, and aunt died in house fire a mile from A66 crash site
Cleveland Police said two men, aged 23 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the blaze.
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August 26, 2026
Double murderer John Sweeney dies in prison
John Sweeney, 69, was given a whole-life tariff at the Old Bailey in 2011.
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August 26, 2026
Mitcham fire: 125 firefighters battle huge blaze in south London
Smoke from the huge fire can be seen billowing across the skyline
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August 26, 2026
Miley Cyrus remembers ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton after death at 80
The queen of country was a deeply significant figure in her life.
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August 26, 2026
Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dies aged 80
The Cheshire-born actor, known for playing transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film, died at his Los Angeles...
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August 26, 2026
Child confirmed as one of dead in fatal house fire a mile from A66 crash site
Cleveland Police said two men, aged 23 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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August 26, 2026
Dozens of Britons missing in Nepal after flash floods
The Nepal Prime Minister’s Office said that at least 95 people are dead.
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August 26, 2026
Murder investigation ongoing following house fire a mile from A66 crash site
Cleveland Police would not rule out a link between the blaze and the crash that killed two police officers and five young males.
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August 26, 2026
Nepal floods: Everything we know as 33 Brits among hundreds missing after disaster
A devastating flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has claimed at least 95 lives, with over 400 people unaccounted for in the aftermath of...
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August 26, 2026
Meta agrees to new protections for teenagers in US in 18bn dollar settlement
Meta has reached a landmark $18 billion settlement with 47 US states, implementing comprehensive safeguards designed specifically for teenag...
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August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton would want our tribute show to go on, says Fringe performer
The Dolly Parton Show opened in Edinburgh just hours after the death of the country star was announced.
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August 26, 2026
Partial lunar eclipse: How and when to see it in London
The astronomical event will see around 93% of the the Moon obscured by Earth’s shadow on Friday morning
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August 26, 2026
Andy Burnham faces growing calls from Left to hit London with new homes tax bill of up to £7.5bn
Hundreds of thousands of Londoners could be left paying up to £1,200 more a year under the controversial reforms
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August 26, 2026
Fires that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge started accidentally
West Midlands Fire Service was first alerted to a fire in a field near Racecourse Lane at about 1.27pm on August 13.
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August 26, 2026
King and Queen’s autumn tour destination revealed
Charles and Camilla will travel to Antigua and Barbuda, while the King will also head to the Bahamas and Guyana solo.
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August 26, 2026
London boroughs to officially challenge Government funding cuts as 'Britain's biggest' council tax rise looms
Wandsworth, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster councils are expected to officially appeal the cuts
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August 26, 2026
'Death trap' London: Shock report shows capital's residents most at risk of dying in extreme heat
Recent research reveals London faces unprecedented vulnerability to temperature extremes, with residents experiencing higher mortality rates...
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August 26, 2026
Harry’s home: Duke of Sussex and Meghan return to UK with Archie and Lilibet
The Sussex family reportedly landed in Birmingham Airport on Wednesday, with the children enrolled to start in British schools in September.
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August 26, 2026
Ferry passport rule change should include Northern Ireland, Sinn Féin says
Ferry passengers between Ireland and Britain will need a valid passport from the end of next month.
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August 26, 2026
Stag do reveller who abused staff on Heathrow flight to Las Vegas gets £2k fine
Emmet Moynihan, 21, was ‘clearly drunk’ when he hurled abuse at staff on British Airways flight
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August 26, 2026
Girl, 13, among UK tourists feared missing in Nepal after flash flood
Alpine Eco Trek, which offers guided tours and expeditions, confirmed 12 British nationals were missing.
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August 26, 2026
New Superloop bus service launch date confirmed - and travel is free for the first week
The SL12 Superloop bus route, which will run between Gants Hill and Rainham in east London, will open on September 5
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August 26, 2026