The ‘quiet but not dead’ commuter village with houses £40,000 cheaper than London thumbnail

The ‘quiet but not dead’ commuter village with houses £40,000 cheaper than London

July 6, 2026

A village in Buckinghamshire has become a sought-after commuter hub, thanks to improved transport links in recent years. Iver, located roughly 20 miles west of Central London, attracts professionals and families with ties to the capital, who are drawn by its location on the Elizabeth Line and blend of countryside calm with urban accessibility. This […]

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Get the fans back out – we’re in for another heatwave and a week of sweaty nights

July 6, 2026

Temperatures are set to soar again this week and could reach heatwave levels, bringing sleepless nights and travel disruption. The UK has hardly recovered from the gruelling June hot spell when another warm weather front is set to land. Temperatures could rise up to 35C during this week’s heatwave, which has gripped the US over […]

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Woman, 22, dies in skydiving incident near airfield

July 5, 2026

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New photos show Kate being hugged by family at end of Three Peaks Challenge

July 5, 2026

The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks Challenge Andrew Matthews/PA) PA Wire New pictures of the Princess of Wales being hugged by her family at the bottom of Snowdon at the end of her Three Peaks Challenge have been released. In a surprise feat of endurance, Kate took on the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge […]

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Burnham says law banning football fans from drinking in stands is ‘wrong’

July 5, 2026

A ban on football fans drinking alcohol in the stands has been criticised by prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham. Everton fan Mr Burnham said “I think we need to look at that” after rugby league fans were able to drink while watching matches at the home of his football team. Mr Burnham was at the Hill […]

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City Hall backs bus driver ‘Bill of Rights’ amid sweltering London heatwaves

July 5, 2026

Drivers from Barking, Clapton, Dartford, Edmonton, Enfield, Grays, Palmers Green, Stamford Hill, Tottenham and Wood Green are being balloted about joining the strike action. This ballot opened on July 1 and continue until July 29. Unite has warned that any strike action will lead to severe delays and cancellations.

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Woman arrested on suspicion of helping dad who fled scene of baby’s crash death

July 5, 2026

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London borough with highest number of e-scooter and e-bike fires inside homes

July 5, 2026

A south London borough had the highest number of e-scooter and e-bike battery fires within residential properties in the capital in 2025, a London Fire Brigade (LFB) Station Commander has revealed. Station Commander Mike Watts, who is based at Forest Hill Fire Station, said 20 incidents were “positively identified” as e-scooter and e-bike fires starting […]

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1966 hero Sir Geoff Hurst in Wimbledon royal box hours before England game

July 5, 2026

Former footballer Sir Geoff Hurst, who saw England to victory when he scored three goals in the 1966 World Cup final, joined a slew of sports stars in Wimbledon’s royal box ahead of England’s clash against Mexico. Sir Geoff, who was the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, took his […]

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Shaking it up: why salt is this summer’s hottest ingredient

July 5, 2026

As Europe braces for another heatwave, some people are seeking relief from an unlikely source. The store cupboard is surpassing the freezer, with salt becoming a key ingredient in the battle to cool down. Salty drinks are gaining popularity as thirst quenchers during this scorching summer. Commonly found in countries including India and Mexico, these […]

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