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Third heatwave of the summer set to hit UK, Met Office says

Third heatwave of the summer set to hit UK, Met Office says

Third heatwave of the summer set to hit UK, Met Office says

06 July 2025

Temperatures could climb into the low 30s and the heat is forecast to remain at night.


No age limit on law, says Met Police chief as 83-year-old arrested at protest

No age limit on law, says Met Police chief as 83-year-old arrested at protest

No age limit on law, says Met Police chief as 83-year-old arrested at protest

06 July 2025

Sir Mark Rowley said the law would be enforced ‘whether you’re 18 or 80’ after Sue Parfitt was held at a protest in support of Palestine Action.


Son of Chinook 1994 helicopter crash victim visits memorial and asks for answers

Son of Chinook 1994 helicopter crash victim visits memorial and asks for answers

Son of Chinook 1994 helicopter crash victim visits memorial and asks for answers

06 July 2025

Relatives of the victims are calling for a public inquiry.


Man charged with murder after 85-year-old found dead in south London property

Man charged with murder after 85-year-old found dead in south London property

Man charged with murder after 85-year-old found dead in south London property

06 July 2025

Amithraz Balgobin, 36, was charged with murder and possession of Class A and Class B drugs on Sunday.


Home Secretary hails work with French to stop small boat crossings

Home Secretary hails work with French to stop small boat crossings

Home Secretary hails work with French to stop small boat crossings

06 July 2025

It comes after reports on Friday that French police officers had used knives to puncture a boat off the coast.


Met Police chief says policing football matches across country costs £70m

Met Police chief says policing football matches across country costs £70m

Met Police chief says policing football matches across country costs £70m

06 July 2025

Sir Mark Rowley said that policing of football matches costs £70 million which it does not get back from football clubs.


Ministers ‘pushed ahead too fast’ on welfare reform, says Phillipson

Ministers ‘pushed ahead too fast’ on welfare reform, says Phillipson

Ministers ‘pushed ahead too fast’ on welfare reform, says Phillipson

06 July 2025

The Government warned there would be financial consequences to the decision not to reform personal independence payment as planned.


Labour policies ‘obscured’ by rows over welfare and winter fuel – Lord Kinnock

Labour policies ‘obscured’ by rows over welfare and winter fuel – Lord Kinnock

Labour policies ‘obscured’ by rows over welfare and winter fuel – Lord Kinnock

06 July 2025

The week of Sir Keir Starmer’s first anniversary in Number 10 saw the Prime Minister scrap a raft of the Government’s proposed welfare reforms.


NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

06 July 2025

The Spotlight On Theatre And Dance From Northern Ireland initiative will be held on August 19


Four hit with ‘air weapon pellets’ during Orange Order procession

Four hit with ‘air weapon pellets’ during Orange Order procession

Four hit with ‘air weapon pellets’ during Orange Order procession

06 July 2025

No-one was seriously injured in the incident in Glasgow on Saturday, police said.


Man arrested after woman’s death in Dundee

Man arrested after woman’s death in Dundee

Man arrested after woman’s death in Dundee

06 July 2025

Police said investigations were continuing.


Islamic and right-wing extremism remain UK’s ‘biggest threats’, says Cooper

Islamic and right-wing extremism remain UK’s ‘biggest threats’, says Cooper

Islamic and right-wing extremism remain UK’s ‘biggest threats’, says Cooper

06 July 2025

The Home Secretary was speaking ahead of the 20th anniversary of the July 7 bombings in London.


Met chief calls for ‘mega’ forces in push for police reform

Met chief calls for ‘mega’ forces in push for police reform

Met chief calls for ‘mega’ forces in push for police reform

06 July 2025

Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses.


‘Costly mistake’ that some holidaymakers are making when travelling abroad

‘Costly mistake’ that some holidaymakers are making when travelling abroad

‘Costly mistake’ that some holidaymakers are making when travelling abroad

06 July 2025

Holidaymakers are being caught out unexpectedly when tipping, paying taxi fares and shopping at local retailers, Be Clever With Your Cash said.


‘We will beat Government for second time in court’ – Kneecap at largest ever gig

‘We will beat Government for second time in court’ – Kneecap at largest ever gig

‘We will beat Government for second time in court’ – Kneecap at largest ever gig

05 July 2025

Kneecap played in Finsbury Park, London, on Saturday evening as a supporting act for Fontaines D.C.


UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria as Lammy visits

UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria as Lammy visits

UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria as Lammy visits

05 July 2025

The Foreign Secretary has visited Damascus.


Warning for thunderstorms before possible third heatwave, Met Office says

Warning for thunderstorms before possible third heatwave, Met Office says

Warning for thunderstorms before possible third heatwave, Met Office says

05 July 2025

There is a mixed forecast for Sunday and Monday, before temperatures are expected to climb back into the low 30Cs by the end of next week.


Famous faces including former Spice Girl Emma Bunton attend wedding of Mel B

Famous faces including former Spice Girl Emma Bunton attend wedding of Mel B

Famous faces including former Spice Girl Emma Bunton attend wedding of Mel B

05 July 2025

The 50-year-old singer, whose full name is Melanie Brown, announced her engagement to hairdresser Rory McPhee in October 2022.


In Pictures: Two become one as Mel B marries in St Paul’s Cathedral

In Pictures: Two become one as Mel B marries in St Paul’s Cathedral

In Pictures: Two become one as Mel B marries in St Paul’s Cathedral

05 July 2025

Melanie Brown’s former Spice Girls bandmate Emma Bunton was among those spotted at the ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral.


James McMurdock says ‘business dealings’ compliant after he resigns Reform whip

James McMurdock says ‘business dealings’ compliant after he resigns Reform whip

James McMurdock says ‘business dealings’ compliant after he resigns Reform whip

05 July 2025

James McMurdock has agreed to co-operate with any investigation, the party said.


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