1 week ago Coldplay's Parachutes at 25: How did the earnest pub favourites become one of the UK's biggest groups?

From Starfish to stadiums: how Coldplay went from humble local heroes to global superstars

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1 week ago ‘Noise, lewdness and vulgarities’ complaints in petition opposing pub beer garden

Objections from some neighbours ahead of a licensing decision said 'at present Friday and Saturday nights are exceedingly dreadful'

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1 week ago The canalside pub with stunning views of two castles and a free play area

A beer garden with views of the canal and castles, as well as a large free play area make it a perfect pub for a day out

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2 w. ago Spain suffers its worst wildfires on record as deadly infernos ravage area twice the size of London after two

Official figures from the Carlos III Health Institute show there were 1,149 excess deaths in Spain from August 3-18.

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2 w. ago 'Machete' teen thought he'd get 'slap on the wrist' but judge had other ideas

Dressed in black and wearing a balaclava, Nathan Joyce, 18, terrified staff and customers when he brandished a large blade in a beer garden

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2 w. ago 'It was 30 degrees inside the flat for two weeks': London's new

The Climate Change Committee says the government’s “efforts to combat urban overheating remain weak and poorly monitored”

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3 w. ago Is the Dreamland Silent Power Fan Worth It? My Honest Review After a Heatwave

Prized for its heating ability, the Dreamland Silent Power Pure Air also works as a cooling fan. But can it save me in London’s latest heatwave?

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3 w. ago The biggest and best pub and beer gardens in London for the heatwave

Time to take this outside? These alfresco spots are perfect for the heatwave

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3 w. ago Met Office verdict on date thunderstorms will hit London after 33C heatwave

Met Office verdict on date thunderstorms will hit London after 33C heatwave  MyLondon

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3 w. ago London heatwave etiquette : How to avoid being the social pariah of your local park

We’re already hot and bothered right now, so here’s how not to be a dick at the park. Charlie Gowans-Eglinton has your guide

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3 w. ago Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as heatwave continues

Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as heatwave continues  London Evening Standard

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Yellow heat health alert extended in London and across many regions of England as heatwave persists

Temperatures in the capital reached highs of 29C on Wednesday and will rise again to 30C on Friday, before settling at 25C at the end of the week

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3 w. ago 'It is like living in an oven': East London tower block residents warn of scorching flats

“Do not buy these flats” say Leaside Lock residents suffering from sweltering temperatures in their homes during London’s fourth heatwave

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3 w. ago Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as fourth heatwave of summer hits this week?

Three wildfires broke out across London this week - which areas are most at risk?

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3 w. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave

Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave  Yahoo News Canada

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3 w. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave with temperatures set to hit 30C

The capital sizzles in another day of sunshine on Wednesday as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues

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3 w. ago Interactive map shows London's coolest places to relax as city boils in 33C heatwave

Temperatures have reached 33.4C in London in one of the hottest days of the year so far

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3 w. 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 w. 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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