8 h. ago Immigrant rights groups urge sheriffs to prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement

A coalition of immigrant rights, faith and pro-democracy organizations presented a letter with 12,000 signatures to the National Sheriffs’ Association Conference in Florida, urging them to protect public safety rather than work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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14 h. ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as temperatures set to return to 30C following days of heavy rain

There could be another heatwave on the horizon, according to the Met Office

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16 h. ago UK braced for second heatwave this month as temperatures set to soar again

UK to be hotter than Ibiza amid warnings another heatwave could be on the way

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16 h. ago Glastonbury revellers warned TENTS are at risk from 32mph gusts of wind amid 'mixed' weather... but at least London has another heatwave coming

The Met Office said the five-day Glastonbury Festival in Somerset will initially begin brightly when its gates open tomorrow with sunny spells and scattered showers throughout the day.

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17 h. ago Police officers and Met chief express concerns over Notting Hill Carnival

Sir Mark Rowley questioned if funding for extra stewards will be secured in time for late August, while an officers’ group called the event ‘unsafe’.

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17 h. ago UK set for ANOTHER heatwave as Met Office says 31C is on the cards within days

By Saturday Brits could be basking in highs of 29C, with the possibility of that rising to 30C on Sunday and 31C on Monday as the Met Office forecasts another heatwave

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18 h. ago Don't forget your guide ropes! Glastonbury revellers warned TENTS are at risk from 32mph gusts of wind amid 'mixed' weather... but at least London has another heatwave coming

The Met Office said the five-day Glastonbury Festival in Somerset will initially begin brightly when its gates open tomorrow with sunny spells and scattered showers throughout the day.

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18 h. ago Another heatwave could be on the way as weekend temperatures forecast to hit 30C

More changeable weather is expected this week with some showers, before temperatures are set to rise at the weekend, the Met Office said.

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19 h. ago Mugged Selina Scott wins apology from Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley after 'sub

Sir Mark Rowley admitted the force should have done better when he was quizzed by Nick Ferrari on his LBC show this morning.

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20 h. ago Prison officer who met Lucy Letby on first night in jail shares 'very strange' encounter

Lucy Letby was convicted across two trials of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more and a former prison officer has now given a rare insight into the killer

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21 h. ago London weather: Second heatwave only days away after brief pause to sweltering summer

Warm sunshine is expected to return very soon after a damp start to Tuesday

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33 h. ago Latest Glastonbury weather forecast as Met Office predicts festival conditions

Glastonbury Festival goers have been warned to pack a mixed bag of weather gear as it is expected to see a mix of sun and rain before the event comes to a close

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39 h. ago Glastonbury revellers can expect mixed weather at festival, say forecasters

The festival held at Pilton, Somerset, starts on Wednesday.

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42 h. ago Glastonbury Festival weather forecast as Met Office predicts 25C on one day

More than 200,000 Glasto-goers are expected to be arriving at Worthy Farm in a couple of days as the iconic festival gears up for an extra special year in the heat

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63 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 weather forecast update as Met Office and BBC give rain predictions

lt's worth packing for a bit of everything if you're attending the festival

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63 h. ago Met Office urges public to come forward and ‘submit’ names for big list

The UK weather agency is appealing for suggestions from members of the public

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64 h. ago Highs of 28C with ‘fresher’ and ‘breezy’ conditions forecast on Sunday

On Saturday, a provisional high of 33.2C was recorded by the weather service in Charlwood, Surrey, making it the warmest day so far of 2025.

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69 h. ago Met Office issues weather latest for Greater Manchester as heatwave comes to an end

This week will look a lot different to the last

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2 d. ago ‘We’re here to spot predatory men’: the new force patrolling Dua Lipa’s Wembley show

With reports of violence against women and girls increasing, a group of officers are guarding large-scale London events this summerIn the hours leading up to Dua Lipa’s first headline show at Wembley stadium the stifling heat was as striking as the colours. Fans resplendent in costumes inspired by their idol milled around the concourse, and groups of women took selfies, jigging with excitement.But among the jollity, specialist Met Officers interspersed in the crowd were on the hunt for something different: “We’re here to spot predatory men.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Police arrested autistic activist in supported housing as part of Quaker raid operation

Exclusive: Joe Booth, 23, says he has PTSD after arrest in which seven police officers entered his flat while he was in bedThe Met police operation in which officers raided a Quakers meeting house also resulted in the arrest of an autistic climate activist at his supported accommodation, the Guardian can reveal.Joe Booth, 23, had been in bed when seven police officers arrived at the flats for vulnerable adults in New Barnet, north London, to arrest him on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance. Continue reading...

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