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March 25, 2026
Hospital trust ‘missed earlier opportunity to raise alarm about meningitis case’
It is reported a patient first presented to a hospital in Margate on the evening of Wednesday March 11.
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March 25, 2026
Oil prices fall back and global stocks rally amid hopes of Iran war ceasefire
Brent crude fell back below 100 US dollars a barrel, down 6% at 98.23 dollars in morning trading on Wednesday, while UK natural gas prices t...
Evening Standard
March 25, 2026
London 'very vulnerable' to missile attack by Iran-backed jihadists in North Africa, Parliament told
Former armed forces minister Lord Spellar raised the alarm over the threat to the capital from terror groups from across the Mediterranean
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March 25, 2026
Hero patient stopped terror attack at hospital with 'cuddle' for bomber
Nathan Newby who stopped atrocity at Leeds hospital by talking to terrorist for several hours to receive George Medal for ‘extraordinary’ br...
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March 25, 2026
Two men arrested over Golders Green ambulances arson attack
The Metropolitan Police said the men, aged 47 and 45, were arrested on Wednesday morning at addresses in north-west London and central Londo...
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March 25, 2026
Two men arrested over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London
Counter-terrorism officers arrested the men – aged 47 and 45 – on Wednesday morning at addresses in north-west and central London
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March 25, 2026
NHS took two days to raise alarm about Kent meningitis outbreak
Dr Des Holden, acting chief executive of East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, told the BBC officials could have acted sooner
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March 25, 2026
London travel news LIVE: Euston trains disrupted after tree falls onto railway line near Wolverhampton
Avanti West Coast services face delays and cancellations after a tree fell onto the railway near Wolverhampton
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March 25, 2026
UK inflation remains steady prior to impact of Iran conflict
The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation was unchanged from the 3% level reported in January, the Office for National Statistics said.
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March 25, 2026
Deptford fire: Flats evacuated as dramatic video shows flames and smoke rising from balconies in south-east London
Six fire engines tackled the fire in Deptford, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation
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March 25, 2026
Tonne of cocaine worth £80million seized at London Gateway port
The drugs were found packaged in a number of holdalls in a container shipped from Panama
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March 25, 2026
'Are you negotiating with yourself?' Iran mocks Trump as US sends 1,000 paratroopers to Middle East
‘Has the level of your inner struggle reached the stage of you (Trump) negotiating with yourself?’ - Iran joint military command spokesperso...
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March 25, 2026
First woman to be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic ceremony
Dame Sarah Mullally will become the 106th person to take the leading ministry role in the Church of England.
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March 25, 2026
New figures could show fewer living in poverty than previously reported
Households where income is less than 60% of the median national average, after housing costs, are considered to be living in poverty.
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March 25, 2026
Glasgow Central station fully reopens more than a fortnight after nearby fire
The fire started on Sunday March 8.
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March 25, 2026
Starmer to face MPs as planning to reopen Strait of Hormuz continues
The UK is currently leading efforts to formulate a plan to reopen the vital shipping route after oil prices soared.
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March 25, 2026
Playful lynx wins public vote in Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
The prize is the ‘highlight’ of 30 years as a nature photographer, winner says.
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March 25, 2026
Health board becomes first in UK to roll out miscarriage cradle kits
They provide an alternative to surgery and help preserve pregnancy tissue for genetic testing.
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March 25, 2026
Lack of UK innovation pushing brain tumour patients to overseas care
Many are crowdfunding for treatment abroad.
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March 24, 2026
Police probe whether 'amateur proxies' for Iran behind Golders Green attack
Security experts believe the attack on ambulances in Golders Green may have been carried out by hired criminals
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March 24, 2026
Reform’s Scottish leader apologises for joke and denies he is homophobic
Malcolm Offord is said to have made the jest while giving a Burns Night speech in 2018.
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March 24, 2026
Mike Lynch’s estate faces being wiped out after $1.24bn ruling
The estate of the late tech tycoon Mike Lynch is likely to be wiped out after being ordered to pay £920 million ($1.24billion) in damages to...
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March 24, 2026
Cabinet minister keeps door open to UK rejoining EU as championed by Sadiq Khan after Brexit damage
Business Secretary Peter Kyle stressed that Britain should have closer ties with the European bloc
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March 24, 2026
Man charged with murder after man, 46, dies following aggravated burglary in south London
Romar McDermott, 22, of Mitcham Lane, appeared at the Old Bailey on Tuesday
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March 24, 2026
South London council's claim of tax freeze may 'mislead' residents, UKSA warns
While the authority froze its ‘core’ council tax, the overall bill for residents rose by roughly 3%
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March 24, 2026
Concerns raised over ‘bespoke’ Irish legislation for Omagh inquiry co-operation
Former minister Alan Kelly said the direction on deciding whether to grant information was ‘vague’ and ‘generic’.
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March 24, 2026
NI to become first part of UK or Ireland to offer paid leave after miscarriage
Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the new miscarriage leave and pay entitlements would come into effect from April 6.
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March 24, 2026
Royal Mail investigate after London postie spotted weeing in doorway
A resident who captured the footage said he was ‘disgusted’ and reported the incident to Royal Mail
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March 24, 2026
Where to find the cheapest petrol in London - as pump prices keep rising amid Middle East war
Petrol prices in the capital have risen by as much as 10p in six days
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March 24, 2026
Homes hit by Holland Park flooding to get flood protection measures after council funding
Kensington and Chelsea Council says all 27 homes in Lorne Gardens will receive flood defence measures
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March 24, 2026
Beloved children’s animated series Mr Benn to be adapted into a live action film
The 1971 series follows Mr Benn, an ordinary man, who goes on extraordinary adventures after visiting a magical fancy dress shop.
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March 24, 2026
Family of police officer who died after crash in Kent say they are ‘broken’
Pc Bradley Corke, 27, was described by his family as a ‘true gentleman’ and ‘one of the finest young men ever to have walked this Earth’.
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March 24, 2026
Posties told to leave hospital letters in racks to prioritise parcels
The Communication Workers Union told MPs that postal workers are led by a pyramid framework which tells them which deliveries to prioritise.
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March 24, 2026
'Simply wrong': London council evicting 30 households to buy block for temporary accommodation use
‘Disturbing disregard’ shown for tenants as more than 30 households in Garden Court, Richmond issued with Section 21 eviction notices
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March 24, 2026
Labour council warned of ‘potential to mislead’ taxpayers over frozen tax claim
The UK Statistics Authority has written to Wandsworth Council about the claim it is freezing council tax for the fourth consecutive year.
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March 24, 2026
Ed Davey dismisses threat from ‘dangerous’ Greens at local elections
The Lib Dem leader said some voters drawn to Jeremy Corbyn-style policies may opt for Zack Polanski’s party.
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March 24, 2026
Homeward bound: Seven dogs stolen in China go viral as video shows them making 17km trek home
Footage of the dogs has gone viral after they were reportedly stolen for the meat trade but formed ‘band of brothers’ to make dramatic escap...
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March 24, 2026
Retired police officer denies working as spy for Hong Kong government in UK
Bill Yuen, 65, who worked for the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in London, is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
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March 24, 2026
Rachel Reeves warns of ‘significant’ economic challenges from Iran war
The Chancellor updated MPs on the economic impact of the Middle East crisis, which has pushed up oil and gas prices.
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March 24, 2026
King and Queen share a giggle as they struggle to cut cake with sword
Charles and Camilla were at the Eden Project in Cornwall on Tuesday.
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March 24, 2026
Minister wants to see body-worn cameras available for all health service workers
Health trusts are currently trialling the use of body-worn cameras for emergency department staff.
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March 24, 2026
Sir Chris Hoy project to screen 25,000 men for prostate cancer
The Olympian said he had found a new purpose in life after being diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer.
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March 24, 2026
Woman who sent death threats to Angela Rayner is sentenced
Elizabeth Harker, 63, sent abusive voicemails to the former Deputy Prime Minister’s Ashton-under-Lyne constituency office
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March 24, 2026
Community groups share £1.25m funding for Glasgow 2026 festival
A festival fund will provide grants to 163 projects across the city as part of Commonwealth Games celebrations.
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March 24, 2026
Squirrel filmed ‘vaping’ in London park as experts warn of dangers
The RSPCA has warned that animals may ingest nicotine and plastics after being attracted to discarded sweet-smelling e-cigarettes
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March 24, 2026
More support urged for ASN pupils as specialist teacher numbers drop
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition has raised concerns.
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March 24, 2026
Labour council warned of ‘potential to mislead’ taxpayers over frozen tax claim
The UK Statistics Authority has written to Wandsworth Council about the claim it is freezing council tax for the fourth consecutive year.
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March 24, 2026
Sturgeon: I’m happier after Branchform saga than I might otherwise have been
The former first minister was cleared of any wrongdoing and she is now stepping down as an MSP.
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March 24, 2026
Lower – or even zero – bills in newbuild homes as clean tech takes off
New regulations will make heat pumps and solar panels the norm in new housing, while some schemes add in a battery to deliver zero bills.
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March 24, 2026