1 hour ago A chance encounter threw me into the campaign to expose the police killing of Jean Charles de Menezes. What happened next changed my life

It’s 20 years since the innocent Brazilian man was shot dead at Stockwell station after being mistaken for a terrorist in the aftermath of the 7/7 London bombings. A few days later, I found myself standing beside his friend at a vigilOn 7 July 2005, I was a bright-eyed 24-year-old working for the Association of University Teachers, based just off Tavistock Square in central London. I spent my days working on equal pay campaigns for the higher education trade union and my weekends dancing with friends at drum’n’bass clubs. That morning, I caught the bus to work earlier than usual, getting off opposite the location where, one hour later, Leeds-born Hasib Hussain detonated a bomb that killed 13 people.By the time we heard the explosion, tension had already gripped our offices. Three bombs had exploded on the London transport network, including one between King’s Cross and Russell Square station, which was minutes from where we were. The office was quiet, with fewer than half our collea...

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1 hour ago London leaver: 'I came out of London at a million miles per hour and I had to come down the gears'

For years Marc Burrows believed that it would be career suicide to leave London.

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1 hour ago Racial disparities in criminal justice system ‘shameful’ – Met Police chief

Sir Mark Rowley discussed the racial disparity among suspects and victims of crime in London.

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1 hour ago Met chief calls racial disparities in London’s justice system ‘shameful’

Met chief calls racial disparities in London’s justice system ‘shameful’  The Independent

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2 h. ago Talks between Health Secretary and BMA to take place next week – report

Resident doctors in England are set to walk out for five consecutive days from 7am on July 25 amid a pay dispute with the Government.

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2 h. ago LookFantastic offers Sol de Janeiro summer essentials in a beach

The Sol de Janeiro The Sol Tote + Body Essentials set is retailing at £45 on the shopping giant and may not be around for long as it's been flying off virtual shelves

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2 h. ago Exact date heatwave will end as weather maps show cooler temperature relief

The UK is currently in its third heatwave of 2025 with the heatwave expected to end in just a few days time as new weather maps show the UK is set for much milder temperatures

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2 h. ago Euan McColm: Despite the law and public opinion, there is strong resistance to gender reality among politicians and officials

As Sandy Peggie case is set to resume, the need to take on privileged and powerful ideologues remains

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3 h. ago New London's celebration evolves | From Sailfest to 'Celebrate New London'

New London's celebration evolves | From Sailfest to 'Celebrate New London'  fox61.com

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3 h. ago Glen Michael's daughter hails 'touching' outpouring of love after death of Scots TV icon

Yonnie McInnes, eldest child of Cartoon Cavalcade icon Glen who died last week aged 99, said recent days had been a 'rollercoaster'.

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3 h. ago Amy McDonald's secret gig at TRNSMT festival 'hottest of her life'

The 45-minute set featured songs from her new album and some of her older classics.

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3 h. ago Inside 'posh' UK seaside town where chains are banned and you can't get a Costa

This idyllic coastal town boasts a high street brimming with independent shops and cafes that ooze exclusivity all set against the a picturesque golden sand beach.

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3 h. ago We waited nine months to move back into our flooded flats. As we were packing it happened again

'We're all completely broken', said one resident of a set of ground-floor flats which have flooded three times

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3 h. ago New Caledonia to be declared a state in ‘historic’ agreement – but will remain French

Emmanuel Macron hails ‘new chapter’ for New Caledonia as politicians agree on statehood after 10 days of talksFrance has announced a “historic” accord with New Caledonia in which the overseas territory, rocked by deadly separatist violence last year, would remain French but be declared a new state.“A State of New Caledonia within the Republic: it’s a bet on trust,” the French president, Emmanuel Macron, posted on X on Saturday, hailing a “historic” agreement. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Drake takes shot at Kendrick Lamar with nine word blow at London festival

Drake takes shot at Kendrick Lamar with nine word blow at London festival  Daily Express US

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4 h. ago Senior aides to the King and Duke of Sussex pictured together in London

The images were obtained by the Daily Mail.

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5 h. ago 7 Best Moments From Drake’s 2025 Wireless Festival Night 2 Performance: ‘Nobody Can Out

7 Best Moments From Drake’s 2025 Wireless Festival Night 2 Performance: ‘Nobody Can Out-Rap London’  Billboard

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5 h. ago More than 40 arrests at protest in London in support of banned group Palestine Action

More than 40 arrests at protest in London in support of banned group Palestine Action  Yahoo

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5 h. ago Oodie's cooling blankets in range of new colours and prints hailed a 'lifesaver' during the heatwave

"The new cooling blanket is absolutely amazing. The material is so soft and cool to the touch"

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5 h. ago Alison Hammond 'set to host BBC's Hole In The Wall reboot as it's greenlit for a full series after she impressed bosses in the pilot'

The bubbly This Morning presenter, 50, impressed with her role in a pilot for the revival, and it's now been greenlit for a full series,

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