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Hyde Park and Regent’s Park victims’ families searching for justice 40 years on

In total, 11 military personnel died in the two attacks which occurred within hours of each other in London on July 20 1982.

The Independent UK

House prices in London: the boroughs where homes ‘earn’ as much as people

Homeowners in Bromley and Barking and Dagenham earned as much from their properties as they did from their salaries during the pandemic, new data has revealed.

Evening Standard

Gabriel Jesus gives verdict on Richarlison and makes 'Golden Boot' vow with Spurs star

Brazil teammates Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison will go head-to-head next season as they represent north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham, with the pair both bidding to win the 2022-23 Golden Boot

Daily Mirror

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Man claims Wennington fire started when 'compost heap spontaneously combusted'

More than 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze in east London this afternoon which threatened to engulf several home as temperatures reached 40C in the country

Daily Mirror

‘Absolute hell’: firefighters battle blazes across UK on record hottest day

Fire services came under immense pressure dealing with multiple blazes that left homes and fields destroyed

The Guardian - UK

The Loop: UK reaches record temperatures, RBA up for review, Putin visits Iran and test yourself in our 90th anniversary news quiz

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ABC News

Why 100-degree heat is so dangerous in the United Kingdom

"We're used to treating hot spells as a chance to go play in the sun," said a top government scientist. "Our lifestyles and our infrastructure are not adapted to what is coming."

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Europe and UK heatwave updates: Air pollution surges as temperatures soar to 40C — as it happened

Air pollution is spiking across Britain, France, and southern Europe amid record-breaking temperatures and scorching wildfires. Catch up on the latest updates from overnight.

ABC News

The 34 places in England which beat 2019's hottest UK temperature record today

The highest temperature ever recorded before today was 38.7C at the Botanic Garden in Cambridge in July 2019

Manchester Evening News

ITV News presenter forced to go live on air without autocue after 'system crash'

Lucrezia Millarini, 46, held her own after technical issues left her without an autocue. She was praised by viewers after she was forced to freestyle. The programme suffered a system crash

Daily Mirror

Daisy Edgar-Jones puts on leggy display after jetting into Ireland for movie premiere

The 24-year-old told us she was delighted to be back in Ireland to escape the hot London weather and considered it a second home

Irish Mirror

Major incident declared in London as fires surge amid record heatwave

Emergency services face ‘unprecedented’ challenges as 40C heat caused chaos across UK on hottest ever day

Evening Standard

London declares "major incident" after multiple fires ignite during record-breaking heat wave

110 fire engines were responding to at least 10 fires across London on Tuesday afternoon.

Axios

Europe's heatwave leaves some Londoners wondering if climate change could make this ancient city unbearable in the future

London is not equipped to deal with the rising temperatures associated with global warming, making the monolithic and grey city a heat island of the future in summer.

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The Independent UK

Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown

Two “large-scale” incidents took place in Upminster and the village of Wennington, east London on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Major incidents declared in parts of England as country swelters in record 40.3C heat

Firefighters battled major blazes across England after days of exceptional heat left much of the country tinder dry

Daily Mirror

Arsenal chief Edu finally wins Juventus transfer battle at third time of asking

The north London side have regularly been involved in transfer battles alongside the Serie A giants but it is Arsenal who finally appear to have had the last laugh with Juventus’ pursuit of a current Gunners’ star falling flat

The Guardian - UK

Storms threaten more disruption on heels of record-breaking UK heat

After temperatures reached 40C, scientists warn of such episodes every three years if emissions are not lowered

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The Independent UK

Residents describe ‘worst nightmare’ as blaze destroys homes

Locals were evacuated from their homes in the east London village on Tuesday afternoon and taken to a nearby hotel.

Evening Standard

Police arrest seven after man shot dead in Queen’s Park, west London

Detectives have made seven arrests after a man died following a shooting in west London.

The Guardian - UK

Man found guilty of murder of Agnes Akom in London

Neculai Paizan, 64, is believed to have attacked 20-year-old with a power tool in a converted shipping container

The Independent UK

Fire chiefs urge barbeque ban as hundreds of blazes cause havoc in the heatwave

Some London councils already have bans and warning signage in place.

Evening Standard

No barbecues says Sadiq Khan as fires break out across the capital

The Mayor of London has asked people not to have barbecues after high temperatures led to a major incident being declared in the capital.

The Independent UK

Firefighters tell of ‘absolute hell’ as blazes ravage homes in London

As temperatures in the capital soared to over 40C on Tuesday afternoon, “several significant” incidents occurred.

Manchester Evening News

'Don't come to the station': All Avanti West Coast trains to London cancelled due to heatwave

'Due to the extreme heat causing multiple incidents across the network, all Avanti West Coast services have now been withdrawn for the rest of today'

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