Day: June 25, 2026
Which London trains are affected by the heatwave? Full list of disruptions and ‘do not travel’ warnings
June 25, 2026With London gripped by a June heatwave, many other operators are advising passengers to travel earlier in the day to avoid the worst of the heat. Red and amber weather warnings are in place for extreme heat, with the Met Office advising that temperatures are expected to remain high until at least Saturday, with highs […]
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Five North London schools to receive £1.5m to fix ‘leaky roofs’
June 25, 2026Five schools across North London are set to receive £1.5 million for urgent repair works, including the replacement of “leaky or worn-out roofs”. Brent Council confirmed the allocation, drawn from its annual School Asset Management Programme, with the majority of the essential upgrades slated for completion by the end of the summer holidays. The council […]
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Tribunal overturns £19,500 HMO fine as council failed to issue it in time
June 25, 2026The council mailed the landlord a fine of £19,000 for operating the HMO without a licence on 20 March 2024 PA Waltham Forest Council’s attempt to fine the operator of an unlawful House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) more than £15,000 fell through, as it failed to issue it in time. Council officers inspected the Lea […]
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Ireland temperature record to be ‘challenged’ on Thursday
June 25, 2026Record temperatures in Ireland will be “challenged” on Thursday, a meteorologist said, with conditions to be “very hot” across the country. The Republic of Ireland has been under a status yellow high temperature warning since midday on Tuesday, as a plume of extremely hot air which brough temperatures in excess of 40C to Europe moved […]
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Rachel Reeves backing Andy Burnham as next PM despite cabinet speculation
June 25, 2026Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office. Speaking to the BBC, Ms Reeves, who is predicted to be replaced if Mr Burnham becomes prime minister, would not be drawn on reports she may accept another […]
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