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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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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'Due to the extreme heat causing multiple incidents across the network, all Avanti West Coast services have now been withdrawn for the rest of today'

Manchester Evening News

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Ceremonial guards withdrawn from positions in midday sun as London baked

Troops were spotted looking red in the face and sweating while standing watch in their heavy ceremonial uniforms and helmets.

The Independent UK

Ice cream and water aisles empty at major supermarkets in London amid heatwave

It comes as the UK experienced its hottest day on record, with provisional temperatures reaching 40.2C at Heathrow.

Evening Standard

The best party pads to stay in near London

From designer manor houses to private beaches, Juliana Piskorz selects the season’s chicest retreats

Evening Standard

Disruptive children will not be excluded from school, says London council

Southwark Council is believed to be the first local authority in the UK where schools have signed up to a zero exclusions policy

Evening Standard

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Predator guilty of murdering vulnerable young woman in shipping container in London

Romanian Necolai Paizan, 64, hit his victim Agnes Dora Akom at least 20 times over the head with a jigsaw power tool in Brent

Evening Standard

Milli Bhatia on how raving and activism influence her work and directing Chasing Hares at the Young Vic

One of London’s most exciting directors on her new show, how she seeks to leave audiences thrilled and shaken, and why now is an exciting moment for South Asian stories on stage

Evening Standard

The Leader podcast: Expert says ‘we need to heat-proof the UK now’

It’s been another record breaking day for UK temperatures, at the time of recording this podcast the Met Office says London Heathrow reported a temperature of 40.2°C.

Evening Standard

London fire brigade declares major incident after heatwave surge in fires

Mayor says service is under immense pressure as it tackles 10 significant fires around capital

The Guardian - UK

Paddy Pimblett's opponent had never left home country before UFC London fight

EXCLUSIVE: Jordan Leavitt did not have a passport before receiving the call to fight Paddy Pimblett as the American fights on enemy territory at UFC London this Saturday

Daily Mirror

UK’s flagship rail link closed – but some trains keep running

In large parts of Great Britain, trains are running – though often with substantial delays

The Independent UK

Jules Kounde has 'scouted' London houses ahead of huge Chelsea summer transfer

The defender has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea this summer and looks to have been making preparations for his relocation to London

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London declares ‘major incident’ as heatwave grips Europe

Britain records its highest temperature on record as fires rage in Western Europe amid sweltering heat.

Evening Standard

Heatwave: Why is Heathrow so hot? Temperature exceeds 40C in London

Heathrow often records temperatures higher than the rest of the UK.

Glasgow Live

Justin Bieber Glasgow date safe as Justice tour confirmed to continue

The Canadian singer had to postpone his highly anticipated tour after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome in June of this year, which left him temporarily paralysed.

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary insists Britain must be ready for more extreme weather

On Tuesday, London Heathrow saw a provisional high of 40.2C.

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Daily Record

Train operators warn Scots not to turn up to station as services cancelled due to forecast

There has been more travel chaos for commuters travelling between Scotland and London today.

Evening Standard

Homes destroyed as wildfire sweeps through east London amid 40C record

Records are generally broken in increments. Perhaps the most famous example in sport is the men’s 100-metre dash. For decades, whenever it was beaten it was generally done so by one or two one-hundredths of a second.

Daily Mirror

Hot and bothered commuters given chance to refresh - on a cooling billboard

The six-metre billboard in London has been coated with heat-proof paint to help absorb the body heat from passers-by using it

Daily Mirror

Paddy Pimblett's opponent warned he could spark riots with "twerk" at UFC London

Fast-rising UFC prospect Pimblett faces Jordan Leavitt at The O2 arena in London, and the American has vowed to celebrate with an outrageous taunt if he can beat the Scouse fighter

Reuters

London declares 'major incident' as fires surge amid record heatwave

London's firefighting authority declared a major incident in the British capital on Tuesday in response to the surge in fires amid a record-breaking heatwave in Britain and Europe.

The Independent UK

Fire services declare major incidents as record heat fuels blazes across UK

Britain’s hottest day stretches fire services to the limit

The National (Scotland)

All trains between Scotland and London cancelled today as heatwave grips country

ALL trains from Scotland to London have been cancelled following a fire beside train tracks and an extreme heatwave.

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