5 h. ago Trans woman caught smuggling 26 kilos of cannabis into the UK to try and fund a sex change operation is jailed for 18 months in a men's prison

Keira Borrett, 46, from Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, was discovered with two suitcases full of the Class B drug when stopped by Border Force officials at London Heathrow Airport on May 23.

Events

24 h. ago Former London police officer files lawsuit against Mayor Weddle and the city

Former London police officer files lawsuit against Mayor Weddle and the city  LEX18

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28 h. ago Heatwave causes surge in vehicle breakdowns because of hot tyres

The RAC said it received 10% more callouts between Monday and Thursday compared with the same period last week.

Politics

53 h. ago Listen to Oasis’ official live version of ‘Little By Little’ from London’s Wembley Stadium

Listen to Oasis’ official live version of ‘Little By Little’ from London’s Wembley Stadium  NME

Politics

58 h. ago Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as fourth heatwave of the summer continues

Heat health alerts, in place for much of the last week, have also been extended into next week

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59 h. ago London museum tells forgotten story of African and Indian troops in second world war

National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma exhibition examines stories of soldiers from Britain’s coloniesThe forgotten story of African and Indian troops who fought in south Asia against Japanese forces during the second world war and who have largely been omitted from the official history is to be brought to life in a London exhibition.The National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies show includes rare items from Indian and African soldiers who toiled in some of the harshest conditions seen anywhere during the conflict. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Warnings issued for thunderstorms and high temperatures as heatwave continues

Flood alerts have also been issued.

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3 d. ago Met Police officer accused of raping girl on 13th birthday in West London park

Met Police officer accused of raping girl on 13th birthday in West London park  My London

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3 d. ago Home Office catches illegal workers at North London restaurant

Home Office catches illegal workers at North London restaurant - 'woman answers door and disappears'  My London

Society

3 d. ago London Is Officially One of the Best Cities in the World for Gen Z

London Is Officially One of the Best Cities in the World for Gen Z  Time Out Worldwide

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3 d. ago Amber heat alert as fourth summer heatwave pushes temperatures towards 34C

Parts of England are set for another day of sweltering sunshine after highs of 33.4C on Tuesday.

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3 d. ago PIO peer calls for Clive of India statue in front of London’s foreign office to be pulled down

PIO peer calls for Clive of India statue in front of London’s foreign office to be pulled down  Times of India

Society

3 d. ago Three wildfires break out in 24 hours in London amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

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3 d. ago Temperatures expected to hit 34C as UK enters fourth heatwave

Amber warnings are in place for parts of England on Wednesday.

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4 d. ago Wildfires break out across London amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

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4 d. ago Wildfires break out at east London park for second day in a row amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

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4 d. ago UK households told to put bowl of water on windowsill during the night

The Met Office has forecast baking 33C temperatures will arrive on Tuesday in London, while Wedneday and Thursday will be 29C and Friday is going to be 30C again

Politics

4 d. ago Minister urges council not to revoke licence of Indian restaurant facing closure after hiring illegal workers

Sir Stephen Timms issued a letter in support of Udaya, which received a £180,000 Home Office fine for employing four illegal workers

Politics

4 d. ago Parts of UK forecast to hit 34C during fourth summer heatwave

The highest temperatures will be felt in southern parts of the UK.

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4 d. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital sizzles in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

Society