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London set to get even hotter after record-breaking May bank holiday

London London set to get even hotter after record-breaking May bank holiday

Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban

Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban

More temperature records could tumble after scorching bank holiday

More temperature records could tumble after scorching bank holiday

Metallica urge UK fans to give blood ahead of Britain tour dates

Metallica urge UK fans to give blood ahead of Britain tour dates

Warning over digital destruction of childhood as youngsters admit online overuse

Warning over digital destruction of childhood as youngsters admit online overuse

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

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Dani Dyer could return to Strictly after injury forced her to pull out

Dani Dyer could return to Strictly after injury forced her to pull out

Jeremy Clarkson Farm-Fest branded a ‘shambles’ as traders leave early

Jeremy Clarkson Farm-Fest branded a ‘shambles’ as traders leave early

Where is Katie Price’s ‘missing’ husband Lee Andrews? A full timeline

Where is Katie Price’s ‘missing’ husband Lee Andrews? A full timeline

Jacob Elordi on shocking death of Euphoria main character

Jacob Elordi on shocking death of Euphoria main character

Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s

Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s

Grass fire near Arthur’s Seat sends plume of smoke over Edinburgh

Grass fire near Arthur’s Seat sends plume of smoke over Edinburgh

East London regen sees number of deprived neighbourhoods plummet

East London regen sees number of deprived neighbourhoods plummet

80 City Hall jobs face being cut in £6.6m 'efficiency' programme

80 City Hall jobs face being cut in £6.6m 'efficiency' programme

Hottest May day ever as London hits 34.8C in 2C leap from previous records

Hottest May day ever as London hits 34.8C in 2C leap from previous records

Hottest May day ever as temperature hits 34.8C in London

Hottest May day ever as temperature hits 34.8C in London

How an electoral fraudster became mayor of Tower Hamlets (again)

London How an electoral fraudster became mayor of Tower Hamlets (again)

‘Gutted’ Swinney apologises to SNP members but ‘never suspected’ Murrell’s crime

‘Gutted’ Swinney apologises to SNP members but ‘never suspected’ Murrell’s crime

Space telescope and book of Sturgeon speeches among Murrell’s purchases

Space telescope and book of Sturgeon speeches among Murrell’s purchases

London easyJet flight diverted over portable charger left in hold

London easyJet flight diverted over portable charger left in hold

Ireland sees new May high of 28.8C

Ireland sees new May high of 28.8C

Cyclist in life-threatening condition after lorry crash at Hyde Park

Cyclist in life-threatening condition after lorry crash at Hyde Park

Nigel Farage’s Russian hack claim ‘unsubstantiated’, says security expert

Nigel Farage’s Russian hack claim ‘unsubstantiated’, says security expert

Three arrested after woman killed in shooting outside Sheffield bar

Three arrested after woman killed in shooting outside Sheffield bar

Hackney Central fire: Dozens of firefighters called to caravan blaze

Hackney Central fire: Dozens of firefighters called to caravan blaze

Length of SNP finances investigation was ‘crucial’, senior officer says

Length of SNP finances investigation was ‘crucial’, senior officer says

In pictures: Thousands attend Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest

In pictures: Thousands attend Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest

Sturgeon ‘had no suspicion’ personal items were purchased with SNP funds

Sturgeon ‘had no suspicion’ personal items were purchased with SNP funds

New cell therapy offers ‘real hope’ for liver disease patients

New cell therapy offers ‘real hope’ for liver disease patients

New cell therapy has been a godsend for me, says liver disease sufferer

New cell therapy has been a godsend for me, says liver disease sufferer

John Swinney should resign as SNP leader, says Joanna Cherry

John Swinney should resign as SNP leader, says Joanna Cherry

Ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admits embezzling £400,000 in party funds

Ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admits embezzling £400,000 in party funds

Hottest May day record broken as London area hits 33.5C

Hottest May day record broken as London area hits 33.5C

Watch: Met Police bodycam footage at Golders Green stabbing

Watch: Met Police bodycam footage at Golders Green stabbing

In Pictures: Bank holiday weather bonanza for sunbathers and swimmers

In Pictures: Bank holiday weather bonanza for sunbathers and swimmers

TikTok, temples and techno: Meet the new freemasons

London TikTok, temples and techno: Meet the new freemasons

Passengers stunned after car smashes through wall at Streatham station

Passengers stunned after car smashes through wall at Streatham station

Irish weather records could be broken as temperatures of up to 28C forecast

Irish weather records could be broken as temperatures of up to 28C forecast

Reform MP calls by-election candidate’s Carol Vorderman post ‘inappropriate’

Reform MP calls by-election candidate’s Carol Vorderman post ‘inappropriate’

New £20 banknote to feature Scott McTominay’s famous overhead kick

New £20 banknote to feature Scott McTominay’s famous overhead kick

Man dies on UK seafront as beach shuts amid heatwave

Man dies on UK seafront as beach shuts amid heatwave

May heat records could be broken by nearly 3C the day after hottest in 79 years

May heat records could be broken by nearly 3C the day after hottest in 79 years

Former SNP chief pleads guilty to embezzling £400k in party funds

Former SNP chief pleads guilty to embezzling £400k in party funds

Who is Peter Murrell? SNP supremo and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon

Who is Peter Murrell? SNP supremo and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon

Met officer suspended after AI 'finds sexual content on work phone'

Met officer suspended after AI 'finds sexual content on work phone'

Fresh twist in Katie Price's husband disappearance as phone turns on

Fresh twist in Katie Price's husband disappearance as phone turns on

Peter Murrell arrives at court ahead of hearing on embezzlement charges

Peter Murrell arrives at court ahead of hearing on embezzlement charges

How long will the London heatwave last?

How long will the London heatwave last?

Burnham needs a lesson from the City before ever entering No 10

Burnham needs a lesson from the City before ever entering No 10

High temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record

High temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record

Big Tech earns £200k from each UK internet user, report finds

Big Tech earns £200k from each UK internet user, report finds

Playing bridge helped rebuild my life after stroke, says retired teacher

Playing bridge helped rebuild my life after stroke, says retired teacher

Tech giants earn up to £194,000 from data of each UK internet user, study finds

Tech giants earn up to £194,000 from data of each UK internet user, study finds

Farage and Lowe feud over Musk’s support as Makerfield contest looms

Farage and Lowe feud over Musk’s support as Makerfield contest looms

Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to hit 34C in London

Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to hit 34C in London

In pictures: Jubilant Spurs fans celebrate Premier League survival

In pictures: Jubilant Spurs fans celebrate Premier League survival

What is a tropical night? London set to swelter in first one in May

What is a tropical night? London set to swelter in first one in May

Londoners hit with £2.5million bill as West Ham relegated

Londoners hit with £2.5million bill as West Ham relegated

Hundreds more small boat migrants risk lives to reach UK

Hundreds more small boat migrants risk lives to reach UK

Trump says he will not rush into deal with Iran as ‘time is on our side’

Trump says he will not rush into deal with Iran as ‘time is on our side’

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