Day: July 6, 2026
Heatwave sparks fresh fears for wildlife despite crackdown on ‘shameful’ swimming in Hampstead Heath ponds
July 6, 2026In footage captured by The Standard, swimmers were spotted paddling just metres away from a bevy of swans, with other rulebreakers making it to the other side of the pond before being detected by rangers. Hampstead Heath has been plagued by illegal swimmers ES The City of London Corporation has installed glaring signage across the […]
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Stop using hosepipes, Thames Water urges as London faces 34C heatwave and no rain for days
July 6, 2026Londoners are being urged to stop using hosepipes as another heatwave grips the capital. More thunderstorms could hit the city on Friday or Saturday, says the Met Office. But if they do not the next precipitation, and then only drizzle, could be on Saturday, July 18. So the parched capital could go 20 days or […]
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Harry arrives back in the UK amid chaos over no stay at Buckingham Palace
July 6, 2026The Duke of Sussex has arrived in the UK, after the accommodation plans for his trip descended into chaos. Harry made a U-turn and requested to stay for just one night at Buckingham Palace, only to be told he had accepted the King’s offer too late. He was also told his presence could compromise his […]
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Keir Starmer stepped in to stop Fifa moving England kick-off
July 6, 2026Sir Keir is understood to have intervened to prevent an earlier kick-off (Stefan Rousseau/PA) PA Wire Sir Keir Starmer intervened to prevent Fifa bringing forward kick-off at the Azteca amid concerns the change could give Mexico an unfair advantage over England. The UK Government stepped in through diplomatic channels to oppose moving the match from […]
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Kate talks dinosaurs and blows kisses during visit to children’s hospital
July 6, 2026The Princess of Wales blew a kiss to a little boy with a rare vein condition during a hospital visit after the youngster made the affectionate gesture. Kate and three-year-old Arjun traded tokens of affection when she visited Evelina London Children’s Hospital to meet children being treated at a new cardiac unit – part of […]
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The ‘ultimate dessert shop’ just opened in London with ginormous cake slices
July 6, 2026It was a big weekend for people with a sweet tooth in London. Cake Picnic returned to the capital, an event which saw 500 foodies descend on Greenwich Park to enjoy unlimited slices of homemade cake in the sunshine. And hundreds of people also made their way over to Covent Garden to celebrate the launch […]
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London bus fare freeze extended but journey cost could rise in November 2026
July 6, 2026Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published July 6, 2026 3:47pm Updated July 6, 2026 4:03pm London bus fares have been frozen until November – but they are likely to rise at the end of this period. Londoners faced with the spiralling cost of living will be relieved to hear that bus fares are […]
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Teenager who drowned on Duke of Edinburgh trip was ‘kind and left an immeasurable void’
July 6, 2026Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published July 6, 2026 2:36pm Updated July 6, 2026 5:15pm Tributes have been paid to a ‘kind’ student who drowned in a Welsh river on a Duke of Edinburgh camping trip Umar Dumbuya, 18, from east London, was with students on the trip to Powys, Wales when he got […]
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The ‘quiet but not dead’ commuter village with houses £40,000 cheaper than London
July 6, 2026A 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, 2026Temperatures 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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