4 h. ago Scotland's top wild swimming spots named by VisitScotland as temperatures rise

The scenic bays and lagoons are dotted all over the country.

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5 h. ago Wild swimming: 10 spots to cool off within an hour of London

The authors of the Outdoor Swimming London book share their favourite swimming spots within easy reach of the capital by train, tube and car

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33 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on the Waterloo & City line at rush hour

Severe disruptions spark delays on multiple TfL and National Rail lines

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56 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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57 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Passengers face disruption across TfL and National Rail network at rush hour

Passengers taking the Victoria or Central lines may face disruption on

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3 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Disruption on multiple TfL lines at rush hour

London Overground services are disrupted following a passenger being taken ill onboard a train

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3 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Disruption on multiple TfL and National Rail lines at rush hour

London Overground services are disrupted following a passenger being taken ill onboard a train

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3 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Disruption on TfL and National Rail lines at rush hour

A fault with the signalling system has caused disruption to Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains services

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5 d. ago Revealed: Katherine Jenkins, Myleene Klass and stars from Traitors and Strictly lead VE Day 80 anniversary celebration at the Royal Albert Hall

The Mail can reveal the mezzo soprano will be among the household names taking to the famous London stage during the two-and-a-half-hour extravaganza saluting war heroes.

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6 d. ago Week in wildlife: wild ponies, a playful jaguar and penguin chicks taking their first swim

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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7 d. ago HS2 will cut London to Birmingham Airport journey time to less than an hour

Birmingham Airport could be a realistic option for flying in and out of London when the High Speed 2 rail line opens, experts said today as journey times from the West End will be slashed to under an hour.

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9 d. ago Coroner calls for wild swimming regulation after death of man, 55

Joel Kenneth died after suffering a cardiac event while taking part in an organised open-water swim

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1 week ago Private island off the coast of Northern Ireland for sale for less than the price of a London flat

Get away from it all by buying your own private island and working remotely – or commuting between the two – just a three-hour round-trip from London

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1 week ago Solanke keeps cool from spot to send Spurs through to Europa League semi

Maybe Ange Postecoglou’s luck has finally turned? Having complained that the football gods were against him last week, Dominic Solanke’s penalty after an intervention from the video assistant referee – another of the Tottenham manager’s pet peeves – was enough to seal his side’s progress to the semi-finals of the Europa League.Postecoglou has probably regretted his decision to point out back in September after a defeat to Arsenal that he “always” wins trophies in his second year at a club. But after their north London rivals eased past the might of Real Madrid 24 hours earlier, Spurs also still have something to hang on to in a season that has otherwise been filled with disappointment. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago These are the 6 prettiest country cottages within one hour of London

Whether you’re abandoning ship entirely, or simply looking for a weekend bolthole to escape to, these pretty cottages little more than 60 minutes from London offer the best of both worlds

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2 w. ago ‘I haven’t seen sunlight in 3 months’: American law firm trainees in London endure 13

‘I haven’t seen sunlight in 3 months’: American law firm trainees in London endure 13-hour days for eye-watering six-figure starting salaries  Fortune

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2 w. ago Woman who married a river issues statement on health of relationship two years on

A wild swimmer married the River Avon, despite it being so polluted with sewage it leaves her and pals smelling of human poo, and says it is wedded bliss

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2 w. ago Transport minister texted while driving bus in London rush hour

Transport minister texted while driving bus in London rush hour  The Times

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2 w. ago The beautiful Kent village less than an hour from London for a weekend trip

The beautiful Kent village less than an hour from London for a weekend trip  News Shopper

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2 w. ago The prettiest country cottages within one hour's commute from London

Whether you’re abandoning ship entirely, or simply looking for a weekend bolthole to escape to, these pretty cottages little more than 60 minutes from London offer the best of both worlds

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