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Nigel Farage as British PM would put Irish unity ‘centre stage’ – former premier

Leo Varadkar, who stood down as taoiseach last year, said it is possible Mr Farage will be prime minister in four years or nine years time.

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Looking to cool off during summer heatwave? Heatmap reveals London’s hottest and coolest boroughs as temperatures hit 32C

It comes after the capital recorded the hottest day of the year so far and an amber heat health alert was issued for England

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London weather: Why the capital's infrastructure is not made for a heatwave

Amid the second soaring heatwave of the year, explore whether London's infrastructure can withstand the rising temperatures

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Three Met officers face misconduct hearing after woman with dementia, 90, is handcuffed and marked with Taser

The elderly woman was handcuffed and put in a spit hood during the incident in Peckham, south London in 2023

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Three Met officers facing misconduct hearing after woman, 90, marked with Taser

The woman, who had dementia, was also handcuffed and put in a spit hood during the incident in Peckham, south London, on May 9 2023.

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Woman, 66, arrested over death of film director linked to missing diamond-encrusted Rolex

Jennifer Abbott, 69, was found dead at her north London home by her concerned niece on 13 June

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Teachers left shocked as 'thriving' historic south London primary school to close after 131 years

The school first opened in 1894 and used to be known as Eardley school

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Woman, 66, arrested on suspicion of 'Rolex' murder of film director in London home

Jennifer Abbott, 69, who had lived in Los Angeles and rubbed shoulders with the stars, may have been killed for her distinctive high-value watch

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Chinese student who raped 10 women is ‘one of the most prolific predators’

Zhenhao Zou, 28, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years.

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London drops nine places in global liveability index — and falls out of top 50

London has plummeted nine spots in the latest Global Liveability Index, dropping out of the world's top 50 most liveable cities as western European cities suffer from declining stability scores.

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Jourdan Dunn donates blood and calls for more black heritage donors

The 34-year-old model, whose son has sickle cell anaemia, gave blood herself at Brixton Donor Centre in south London.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: People try to stay cool and enjoy the sun as temperatures soar

Some people hit the beach while other sought shade on a sunny day across the United Kingdom.

Evening Standard

Katherine Ryan lands 'dream opportunity' as Real Housewives of London reunion host

The Canadian-born comic, 41, announced the news on Instagram

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The unlikely encounter between a pre-fame Freddie Mercury and David Bowie at a London market

The future Queen frontman encountered his eventual Under Pressure collaborator when working as a shop assistant at Kensington Market

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Wildfire warning issued for London as temperatures soar across UK

London Fire Brigade’s fire chief warned Londoners against using disposable barbecues in the sweltering heat

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300 jobs at risk as London-based firm moves Scottish Power contract to South Africa

MORE than 300 people are at risk of being made redundant after an outsourcing firm that handles customer support for Scottish Power unveiled plans…

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Chinese student who raped and drugged 10 women jailed for life

Zhenhao Zou, 28, was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday.

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Serial rapist who drugged and filmed 10 women in London and China jailed for life

Zhenhao Zou, who kept a trophy box full of possessions he had taken from his victims, will serve a minimum of 24 years

The Guardian - UK

Serial rapist Zhenhao Zou jailed for minimum of 24 years

London student who police fear may have drugged and raped more than 60 women receives life sentence

The Independent UK

‘I was forced to sell my land for HS2 leg days before it was axed. Now I fear I’ll never get it back’

Five days after farmer Edward Cavenagh-Mainwaring was forced to sell 250 acres, the northern leg of the HS2 line was axed - now he fears he’ll never be able to get the land back

Evening Standard

Chaos at London station after man allegedly spotted with gun

The shocking incident unfolded shortly after 7am at Elm Park station

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Staff at the swimming pool have said swimmers could have to deal with a lengthy closure if the repairs are not made

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Victims of Chinese student who raped 10 women tell of being ‘haunted’ by attack

Zhenhao Zou, 28, was convicted of the attacks on three women who have been identified and another seven who have yet to be traced.

Evening Standard

Lillie Clack: Distraught friend tells of terror before 100mph car crash that killed ‘popular princess’

Drunk driver Charlie Hilton, 25, was being chased by police before his Mercedes hit a tree and burst into flames in south London

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