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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Mumford and Sons bring out Hozier and Shania Twain at BST Hyde Park show

July 5, 2026

Shania Twain delivered a surprise performance with Mumford and Sons in Hyde Park on Saturday, mere hours after opening for Harry Styles. The Canadian singer raced across London to join the British band shortly after finishing her set for the One Direction star on the final night of his record-breaking run at Wembley Stadium. Frontman […]

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Roll up, roll up! Older generation find joy and fearlessness in circus

July 5, 2026

Rumman Talukder’s favourite circus trick is called the Mermaid. Every Sunday, the 60-year-old IT consultant drives from his home in Stanmore to a circus school in Ware to practise it. Hanging from a trapeze by one arm, with his back arched and his legs wrapped around the rope, he says it makes him feel “strong […]

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Madonna withdraws from London Pride last minute due to ‘safety concerns’

July 4, 2026

After London Pride organisers were forced to issue a statement amid swirling rumours that pop icon Madonna would be attending, further details have been revealed. Speculation was rife that the Material Girl hitmaker, 67, would make a surprise appearance on the main stage in Trafalgar Square, and it’s understood that there had, indeed, been communication […]

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London has an exclusive private island — now, it’s opening to the public

July 4, 2026

Eleanor Noyce | Lifestyle Reporter Published July 4, 2026 5:29pm Updated July 4, 2026 5:31pm When you think of the River Thames, you might conjure up images of the South Bank, Uber Boats whipping along the waves, and pebble beaches. But there’s one little-known part of London’s river that’s still relatively hidden, and that’s Eel […]

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Thousands line streets for joyous London Pride Parade 2026

July 4, 2026

Sarah Hooper | Live News Reporter Published July 4, 2026 4:46pm Updated July 4, 2026 4:47pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Thousands of activists have marched through London in the capital’s LGBTQ  Pride parade this year. Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan was […]

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