23 h. ago Tasmanian election: Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff declares victory as Labor loses ground after forcing early poll

Support grows for incumbent government in election triggered by no-confidence voteGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTasmania faces a period of political talks after a snap election delivered another hung parliament and more seats to the Liberals than Labor.The Liberal premier, Jeremy Rockliff, declared victory on Saturday night after his party secured 14 seats to Labor’s nine, both short of the 18 required for a majority. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Thunderstorm warnings spread to ALL of UK as Met Office says floods are a threat until Monday

Intense thunderstorms and torrential rain could cause flooding and even pose a danger to life, while buildings are at risk of damage due to floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

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36 h. ago Month's worth of rain falls on London and South East as Met Office issues amber thunderstorm alert

Intense thunderstorms and torrential rain could cause flooding and even pose a danger to life, while buildings are at risk of damage due to floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

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38 h. ago World Athletics Championships: London’s 2029 bid gets Starmer backing

UK government will give £35m to help push for eventPrevious successes leave city in strong position for bidLondon is in prime position to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after finally securing a substantial government funding commitment for the bid.It is understood that the UK government has agreed to give £35m to help bid for the championships, which would be the first to be staged in London since 2017, with the mayor’s office expected to commit around £10m. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago London faces flood risk as amber storm warning issued for weekend

The Met Office warned between 20mm and 40mm of rain could fall in one hour in the warning zone covering London and south east of England.

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41 h. ago Amber weather warning as thunderstorms bring threat of flooding

The Met Office warned between 20mm and 40mm of rain could fall in one hour in the warning zone covering London and south east of England.

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47 h. ago Amber weather warning coming into force with dangerous thunderstorms on the way

Motorists have been urged to prepare.

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47 h. ago London woman allegedly ran from sheriff’s office while handcuffed after multi

London woman allegedly ran from sheriff’s office while handcuffed after multi-county chase  FOX 56 News

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58 h. ago Thunderstorms set to batter Britain: Met Office issues amber alert for 'significant' flooding and up to FOUR inches of rain in London and South East

The Met Office has issued an amber thunderstorm warning for London and South East England from 4am to 11am tomorrow amid concerns up to four inches of rain could fall in just a few hours.

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58 h. ago Weekend thunderstorms may pose danger to life as Met Office warning upgraded

The Met Office has warned of torrential rain, frequent lightning and localised surface water flooding.

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59 h. ago Danger to life warning as thunderstorms are set to batter Britain: Met Office issues amber alert for 'significant' flooding and up to FOUR inches of rain in London and South East

The Met Office has issued an amber thunderstorm warning for London and South East England from 4am to 11am tomorrow amid concerns up to four inches of rain could fall in just a few hours.

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59 h. ago Severe thunderstorm alert for London as Met Office warns of 'significant flood' risk

Severe thunderstorm alert for London as Met Office warns of 'significant flood' risk  London Evening Standard

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59 h. ago EY's London cleaners are picketing its office after over a third were told their jobs could be cut

EY's London cleaners are picketing its office after over a third were told their jobs could be cut  Business Insider

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59 h. ago London weather: Thunderstorm alert raised to severe as capital warned of 'significant flooding' threat

Amber warning for thunderstorms issued for between 4am and 11am on Saturday

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60 h. ago Danger to life weather warning as thunderstorms and flooding set to hit England

London, Brighton, Portsmouth, Chelmsford, St Albans and Cambridge facing torrential rain

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60 h. ago London’s empty office blocks could be turned into ‘late night party zones’

London’s empty office blocks could be turned into ‘late night party zones’  Time Out

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61 h. ago Corpus Christi officials mull early proposal to invest taxpayer dollars into London area

Corpus Christi officials mull early proposal to invest taxpayer dollars into London area  Corpus Christi Caller-Times

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61 h. ago Officials mull proposal to invest taxpayer money into the London area

Officials mull proposal to invest taxpayer money into the London area  Corpus Christi Caller-Times

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61 h. ago London weather: Thunderstorm alert for capital as Met Office warns of flash floods into weekend

Yellow thunderstorms alert lasts from 9pm on Friday until 6pm on Saturday

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65 h. ago Seven arrested as 11 Met officers attacked by ‘shoplifters’ in London

Seven arrested as 11 Met officers attacked by ‘shoplifters’ in London  London Evening Standard

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