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Andrew faces being axed from line of succession under Act of Parliament to be considered by Keir Starmer
February 20, 2026The parliamentary move would be complex as any change to the line of succession would require consultation and agreement with the other countries which share the UK monarch. Despite being stripped of his title last year, the former Duke of York is still eighth in line to the throne and the move would require an […]
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Chaos online as Cloudflare outage crashes dozens of major websites
February 20, 2026Its system is extremely powerful, handling massive amounts of data and connecting to more than 13,000 internet networks, including the biggest internet providers, cloud services, and major companies around the world.
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The Guardian view on the Southbank Centre: ministers must support innovation in the present as well as the past | Editorial
February 20, 2026The granting of Grade II-listed building status to the brutalist concrete Southbank Centre, comprising the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Hayward Gallery and Purcell Room, is a bold embrace by the government of this London landmark. It is also timely. Seventy-five years ago, the 1951 Festival of Britain transformed the South Bank. Of its buildings, only the […]
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Man and woman charged with murder after toddler dies in hospital
February 20, 2026Two people have been charged with murder after a ‘seriously injured’ boy was admitted to hospital and later died from his injuries. London’s Met Police launched an investigation after a three-year-old boy was admitted to hospital on Saturday, January 3 with severe injuries. Police said they later launched a safeguarding and criminal investigation. Despite efforts […]
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Andrew released under investigation after misconduct in public office arrest
February 19, 2026Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince, who became the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested, is accused of sharing sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. […]
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor LIVE: Former prince pictured leaving police station following arrest
February 19, 2026Searches ongoing at Royal Lodge Thames Valley Police confirmed in its statement that officers had finished searching Andrew’s home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. However, searches at his former address, the Royal Lodge in Windsor, Berkshire, are ongoing. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation, Thames Valley Police say In a statement, Thames Valley Police said: […]
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Road collision fears as Met Police disbands specialist cycle and motorbike safety teams
February 19, 2026Specialist policing teams that investigate road deaths involving HGVs and London buses and which focus on cyclists and motorbike safety are being disbanded. But concerns have been expressed that the loss of the specialist teams – which are funded by Transport for London – could make the capital’s roads more dangerous. The Met said it […]
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North London measles outbreak continues as cases rise
February 19, 2026There have been 50 confirmed cases of the virus in the borough of Enfield up to February 16, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). UKHSA figures show that between January 1 and February 16, there have been 130 confirmed measles cases in England, an increase of 34 since the agency’s last report on […]
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King attends London Fashion Week hours after Andrew’s arrest
February 19, 2026The King upheld “duty and service” when he attended the first show of London Fashion Week, hours after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Charles joked and laughed with designer Stella McCartney when she showcased sustainable fashion products, and he was relaxed and at ease as he met creatives at stands displaying their clothes. McCartney, who […]
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10 unmissable Time Out London deals: Just £33 for three courses and a cocktail in Soho
February 19, 2026Looking for 10 things to do in London? Luckily, there’s lots to do in this city for cheap in 2025! At least… there is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro, and on our […]
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