52 m. ago London fire LIVE: Homes evacuated as firefighters tackle huge electrical substation blaze in St John's Wood

Reports of power blackouts among nearby properties have started to emerge

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58 m. ago London substation fire latest: Dozens evacuated from flats as 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze

People urged to avoid area and 80 evacuated as huge fire breaks out at electrical substation in Maida Vale

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58 m. ago London fire live: Dozens evacuated from flats as 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze

London fire live: Dozens evacuated from flats as 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze  The Independent

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62 m. ago Ryan Reynolds' huge net worth after Wrexham buy, divorce from Hollywood actress and new start

Ryan Reynolds' life has been a rollercoaster from humble beginnings to becoming one of Hollywood's most bankable leading men - and now he's making serious waves in the world of football too

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64 m. ago Two new crocodile species discovered in Caribbean – but they are already facing extinction

Researchers say there may only be about 1,000 of the reptiles left

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74 m. ago Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley review – a delightfully grounded romance

This irresistible love story braids the personal and the political – from Brexit to who gets to use the spare room as an officeThere are not many romantic novels that include Brexit, Boris Johnson’s ICU stay and the “Edstone”. Then again, not many political novels begin with a classic meet-cute. Jessica Stanley’s UK debut, Consider Yourself Kissed, is – to misquote Dorothy L Sayers – either a political story with romantic interludes, or a romance novel with political interludes. It is also the kind of book that, for a certain kind of reader, will immediately become a treasure.That meet-cute, then: Coralie, a young Australian copywriter, and Adam, a single dad, swap homes for a single night. Adam looks like a shorter, younger Colin Firth; Coralie waits in vain for him to tell her that she looks “like Lizzy Bennet, a known fact at school”. Coralie considers Adam’s neat bookcase of political biographies, including – to her joy – those of Australian politicians. Adam cons...

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83 m. ago Major explosion in London triggers massive fire, 15 fire engines and nearly 100 firefighters at the scene

Major explosion in London triggers massive fire, 15 fire engines and nearly 100 firefighters at the scene  Wion

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96 m. ago Martin Lewis explains if £20,000 cash ISA limit is being 'killed off'

A cash ISA is a type of savings account where you can save up to £20,000 each tax year and any savings interest you make will be tax-free

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1 hour ago London fire with smoke visible for miles as electrical substation goes up in flames

The fire brigade have advised residents to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke

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1 hour ago Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025: 'Inspiring' nominees all outside London

Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025: 'Inspiring' nominees all outside London  BBC

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1 hour ago Central London fire: Huge inferno breaks out at electrical substation

Flames and billowing clouds of dark smoke were seen soaring into the sky from Victoria Passage in Aberdeen Place near Paddington, Westminster this morning.

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1 hour ago Huge fire breaks out at central London substation as residents told to keep windows closed

Black smoke and flames were seen erupting in rush hour today near Warwick Avenue

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1 hour ago Sadiq Khan backs London bid for 2040 Olympic Games as mayor points to 'humongous' benefits

Report also estimates that hosting World Athletics Championship in 2029 could be worth £400million

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1 hour ago Frequent flyer shares stress reducing airport lounge travel hack

One savvy flyer shares an easy trick for enjoying a first class experience, even on a budget

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1 hour ago HSBC sounds alarm on trade war; Trump to soften blow of automotive tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe architect of BP’s failed green energy agenda will leave the embattled oil company within months as it continues its retreat from low-carbon investments following this morning’s sharp fall in profits (see last post).The oil company said Giulia Chierchia, the executive in charge of BP’s sustainability ventures, would step back from her role from 1 June 2025 to “pursue other opportunities” outside the company. She will not be replaced. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Rush hour 'explosion' in London sends smoke billowing into sky

Around 10 firefighters are said to be on scene battling the flames.

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2 h. ago Huge fire erupts at electrical substation in west London as smoke billows into the sky

Fire crews were called to the scene at Victoria Passage, NW8, at 5.29am

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2 h. ago Huge fire engulfs electrical substation in London as smoke billows from raging inferno

Huge fire engulfs electrical substation in London as smoke billows from raging inferno  GB News

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2 h. ago Trial begins of woman accused of killing three family members with mushroom dinner

Jurors have been selected and opening statements are due on Wednesday in a case that has captured global attention

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2 h. ago Arsenal’s Declan Rice turns sights to winning midfield battle against PSG

Real Madrid could not live with his relentlessness but how will Rice fare against João Neves, Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha?Declan Rice went into Arsenal’s Champions League quarter‑final against Real Madrid knowing it was a chance to go to another level. Rise to the occasion against the kings of Europe and people would see the midfielder in a different light. Remember the boy who was kicked out of Chelsea at 14? The tearful one who travelled across London for a trial at West Ham, went on to captain them to their first trophy in 43 years, and left for £105m? Well, the thing you need to know about him is that he has never been afraid to meet a challenge head on and make people think twice about questioning his talent.So Rice backed himself when he faced Madrid and left Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric and Aurélien Tchouaméni in the shade by producing man-of-the-match displays in both legs. He drove Arsenal on, powering them forward, bending the tie to his will. Madrid, the re...

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