78 m. ago Tube strike to bring week of major London Underground disruption as drivers walk out

Major disruption is expected on the London Underground next week amid a Tube strike by thousands of workers from the Rail, Maritime and Transport union

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79 m. ago Police ‘subjected to exceptional level of abuse’ at Palestine Action protest

It comes as violent clashes broke out in Westminster, where an estimated 1,500 people gathered for the rally.

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86 m. ago Legal capture of endangered manta ray sparks bipartisan outrage in Florida

Haul for Abu Dhabi aquarium leads state officials to agree to review the issuing of ‘marine special activity licenses’Florida authorities have agreed to review the issuing of special permits allowing companies to capture endangered creatures to sell, after an outcry over the netting of a huge manta ray for an aquarium in Abu Dhabi.The review comes after a viral video released on 12 July showed a boat crew capturing a giant manta ray off a Panama City beach in Florida and pulling it onto their boat, sparking outrage among the community. A dolphin tour operator who witnessed and filmed the scene confronted the crew and asked whether they would release the manta ray, but they explained they had a legal permit. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago 'Disruptors' London City show signs of intent despite defeat by Arsenal in WSL opener

'Disruptors' London City show signs of intent despite defeat by Arsenal in WSL opener  BBC

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1 hour ago London protests LIVE: Around 150 arrests as police drag away Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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1 hour ago Police draw batons as violent clashes erupt during mass arrests at Palestine Action protest in Parliament Square

Police said around 150 people have been arrested so far as organisers described the scenes as ‘Labour’s Poll Tax moment’

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1 hour ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas declares love for 'beautiful mother' in birthday celebrations

The head judge thanked everyone for their well wishes on social media as she turned 65

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2 h. ago Emergency alert system could be used for abductions and escaped prisoners

A emergency alert system will be trialled across UK on Sunday. It will be used to warn people of local floods, storm surges and wildfires, officials say

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2 h. ago Arrests made at demonstration against Palestine Action proscription in London

Arrests made at demonstration against Palestine Action proscription in London  Middle East Eye

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2 h. ago Violent clashes break out at London protest in support of Palestine Action

Tensions have been swelling through the afternoon in Parliament Square as an estimated 1,500 people gathered for the rally.

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2 h. ago First £1m player Olivia Smith marks Arsenal debut with wonder

Arsenal 4-1 London City Lionesses: Smith scored a stunner as the Gunners showed their class to down the newly-promoted, big-spending Lionesses

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2 h. ago Revealed: Mystery buyer of Grand Designs 'saddest ever house' for £5M is a London taxi driver turned property developer... but the cursed mansion has one more tragic twist

The 'saddest ever' home to appear on Grand Designs has been snapped up by a former driving instructor turned property investor, the Daily Mail can reveal.

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3 h. ago Olivia Smith ignites Arsenal’s comeback win over WSL newcomers London City

Smith scoring for Arsenal? It just feels right. There was a standing ovation for the women’s game first £1m signing, Olivia Smith, on 61 minutes as she exited after a phenomenal debut goal in Arsenal’s defeat of London City after her high profile move from Liverpool.Smith is a different profile of forward to the legendary Kelly Smith, who is now part of the Gunners’ coaching staff, but at a club that lives and breathes its rich women’s football history it felt like a moment. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Inside Lloyd’s of London, the market guarding against catastrophe

Inside Lloyd’s of London, the market guarding against catastrophe  The Times

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3 h. ago London City Lionesses Suffer Crushing Defeat To Arsenal On WSL Debut

London City Lionesses Suffer Crushing Defeat To Arsenal On WSL Debut  Forbes

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3 h. ago White City fire: 100 firefighters battle 'complex fire' as blaze rips through former BBC HQ in west London

Wood Lane is shut as London Fire Brigade crews battle a major blaze in the early hours of the morning

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4 h. ago Police detain London demonstrators supporting banned group Palestine Action

Police have arrested protesters outside Parliament in London for defying a ban on the group Palestine Action, which the government has labeled a terrorist organization

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4 h. ago Police begin arrests at London protest over Palestine Action ban – video

Police begin arrests at London protest over Palestine Action ban – video  The Guardian

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4 h. ago Dunelm fans rush to get 50% off 'absolutely beautiful' ceiling light that 'sparkles'

Dunelm shoppers have been rushing to buy a ceiling light that was originally priced at £139 down to £69.50 in the sale. The Oria Chrome 5 Light LED Flush Ceiling Light has been popular online

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4 h. ago Tensions flare as protesters supporting banned Palestine Action arrested

Organisers estimated 1,500 gathered in Parliament Square in central London on Saturday.

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