Police were forced to intervene after swimmers invaded the wildlife pond at Hampstead Heath on Friday afternoon. The Hampstead Heath Constabulary and ParkGuard were alerted to more than a dozen swimmers bathing at the nature pond, among swans and other protected wildlife. This is despite enforcement put in by the City of London Corporation, including […]
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The Duke of Sussex will reportedly take Archie and Lilibet to see Diana, Princess of Wales’s grave for the first time on a visit to the UK next month. The Sun reported that the visit to Althorp House in Northamptonshire will take place days after what would have been her 65th birthday. The Sussexes are […]
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West End performers are sweltering as theatres across London are being urged to push back shows and adopt World Cup-inspired hydration breaks. At least three West End theatres have reported temperatures of 30C inside or higher this week, according to performing arts union Equity. It comes as the capital has been gripped by a record […]
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The UK has been counting hours until the extreme heatwave ends, but the amber weather warning has been extended until tomorrow. Even fans of warm weather have been on the fence after the record-breaking choker, which was set to begin to ease from this evening. However, high heat with up to 33C temperatures will continue […]
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Not all modern British monarchs have viewed the prospect of moving into Buckingham Palace with unalloyed joy. So in announcing he will never live there, after the completion of its £369m upgrade next year, King Charles has at least grasped that nettle. Queen Victoria was initially dismayed by the damp, dingy and disorganised building that […]
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What an ungenerous assessment of live music by Sasha Mistlin (The hill I will die on: Going to a gig is an endurance test, 20 June). As the relatively new owner of an independent live music venue, I can tell you that the joyous experience of coming together for a gig is alive and kicking […]
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Emily Bashforth | Live News reporter Published June 26, 2026 2:52pm Updated June 26, 2026 4:22pm Police have confirmed that two men, aged 18 and 19, have died following a devastating high-speed crash on the A13 in east London. Yesterday, emergency services responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the eastbound carriageway at 8.15pm […]
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John Dunne | Senior News Correspondent Published June 26, 2026 1:35pm Updated June 26, 2026 2:13pm
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Eleanor Noyce | Lifestyle Reporter Published June 26, 2026 1:10pm Updated June 26, 2026 1:11pm If there’s one thing Londoners have been doing on repeat this week, it’s complaining about just how hot it is. Whether it’s sticking ice cubes on your wrists, keeping your curtains shut, or directing your fan outside your window to […]
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Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published June 26, 2026 11:16am Updated June 26, 2026 4:07pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video London’s pavements are so hot this week that experts say you shouldn’t walk your dog on them. The rule of […]
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