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February 27, 2026
Four men who funded extravagant lifestyles with drug-dealing operation jailed
The court heard one defendant, Ryan Carvil, spent thousands on a flat in Dubai and bought a £160,000 car while claiming £409.89 a month on b...
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February 27, 2026
Three convicted of teenager’s stab murder after being caught out by GPS tag
Members of Tyler Donnelly’s family sitting in court gasped and burst into tears as the verdict was delivered.
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February 27, 2026
SNP would be ‘complacent’ to think Holyrood election is ‘in the bag’
Scottish Labour campaign co-chairman Douglas Alexander accepted however his party are underdogs for the May election.
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February 27, 2026
'I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong': Bill Clinton releases opening statement as he testifies to Congress
Bill Clinton has released his opening statement as he faces questions from members of Congress investigating sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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February 27, 2026
London jobs crisis: Unemployment among young people hits a nine-year high
EXCLUSIVE: Some 88,000 Londoners aged 16 to 24 on average were unemployed in the 12 months to September - a rise of 11,000 in a year
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February 27, 2026
Lords to be seen as ‘irrelevant’ if no progress on assisted dying law
The Labour former minister said peers have spent more than 80 hours scrutinising the contentious legislation since it was passed by MPs in J...
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February 27, 2026
Death of dozens of swans in Docklands was due to bird flu
Over 50 dead birds have been recovered by wildlife experts over the past week
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
Three convicted of teenager’s stab murder after being caught out by GPS tag
Members of Tyler Donnelly’s family sitting in court gasped and burst into tears as the verdict was delivered.
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
May election could be Labour’s ‘only chance’ to oust SNP
The Scottish Labour leader was speaking as he addressed his party’s conference in Paisley.
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February 27, 2026
Man who took axe into mosque had zip ties and balaclava, court hears
Darren Connor is said to have gone to Manchester Central Mosque during Ramadan prayers on Tuesday evening.
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February 27, 2026
What happened to Maxine Carr? Soham child killer Ian Huntley's lover who created a new life for herself
Carr welcomed a son in 2011 and went on to marry in 2014, according to reports
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February 27, 2026
CCTV shows terrifying raid by hammer gang on north London jewellers as victim speaks of ordeal
Footage shows four figures dressed head-to-toe in black storming the jeweller’s in Haringey, close to Finsbury Park.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75&crop=5:3,smart)
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February 27, 2026
Police granted extra powers amid threat of 'school wars' in London
A dispersal order is in place in Greenwich on Friday to give officers the power to break up any gathering of youths to prevent crime or diso...
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February 27, 2026
Resident group to file new legal claim over military camp housing asylum seekers
Crowborough Shield, a community interest company, began legal action against the Government last year.
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February 27, 2026
UK withdraws staff from Iran amid fears of US strikes
Expectations of imminent US strikes on the Tehran regime are growing
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February 27, 2026
Court rejects application to stop trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee
The New IRA claimed responsibility for the shooting of Ms McKee in Londonderry in April 2019.
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February 27, 2026
Court rejects application to stop trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee
The New IRA claimed responsibility for the shooting of Ms McKee in Londonderry in April 2019.
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February 27, 2026
UK snack giant axes beloved range of crisps
The brand’s owners, KP Snacks, said the plans come after a slump in demand for the crisps range
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February 27, 2026
Resident group to file new legal claim over military camp housing asylum seekers
Crowborough Shield, a community interest company, began legal action against the Government last year.
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February 27, 2026
Koran burning case ruling rejection of ‘back door blasphemy law’
The High Court upheld the acquittal of Hamit Coskun, who burned the Koran outside the Turkish consulate, in a ruling on Friday.
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February 27, 2026
The Green Party’s General Election manifesto at a glance
Here are some of the headline policy proposals from the Greens
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February 27, 2026
Plaque marking Andrew visit removed from Inverness Town House
The former prince visited Inverness in 2018.
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February 27, 2026
The scandal of London councils' spending black holes
Are boroughs squandering their budgets? Lee Nallalingham spent a year investigating and found not only profligacy, but also that many have n...
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February 27, 2026
Legal challenge over plan to use military camp as asylum accommodation dismissed
The judge told a protest group they had ‘jumped the gun’.
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
Four men who funded extravagant lifestyles with drug-dealing operation jailed
The court heard one defendant, Ryan Carvil, spent thousands on a flat in Dubai and bought a £160,000 car while claiming £409.89 a month on b...
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
No record of Jeffrey Epstein staying at Hillsborough Castle, according to trawl
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said records of visits to Hillsborough Castle are ‘disposed of’ after three to six years.
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February 27, 2026
Koran burning case ruling rejection of ‘back door blasphemy law’
The High Court upheld the acquittal of Hamit Coskun, who burned the Koran outside the Turkish consulate, in a ruling on Friday.
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
Oxford Street bombshell as Labour councillor describes Sadiq Khan quango as 'dangerous for democracy'
London mayor suffers another ‘red on red’ attack a day after giving go-ahead for traffic ban to begin this summer
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February 27, 2026
Sarah Ferguson begged Epstein to upgrade business class flight to visit him in New York days after his prison release, emails reveal
Ferguson’s office contacted Epstein within hours of his release, asking him to ‘graciously’ cover the cost of the trip
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February 27, 2026
Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite humiliation of Green by-election win
He acknowledged it was a ‘disappointing’ result and that voters were ‘frustrated’.
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February 27, 2026
‘Apocalyptic’: What the Green Party Gorton and Denton win means for Labour in London
The result challenges the narrative that Sir Keir Starmer’s party is the only viable left-wing option
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February 27, 2026
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Environment, climate change, pollution, clean air and green issues affecting London, the UK and World
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February 27, 2026
Rishi Sunak to advise Zelensky on Ukraine’s economic renewal
The former PM has taken up an unpaid role as part President Volodymyr Zelensky’s International Advisory Council for the Economic Renewal of...
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February 27, 2026
Man charged with murder of UK tourist in Temple Bar
Anthony Herron died on October 25, two months after the alleged assault in Dublin city.
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February 27, 2026
Lords to be seen as ‘irrelevant’ if no progress on assisted dying law
The Labour former minister said peers have spent more than 80 hours scrutinising the contentious legislation since it was passed by MPs in J...
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February 27, 2026
CPS lose bid to overturn acquittal of man who burned Koran outside Turkish consulate in London
Hamit Coskun’s conviction for a religiously aggravated public order offence was previously overturned
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February 27, 2026
The case for preserving London’s night life
The Independent Nightlife Taskforce sets out licensing reforms to bolster the city’s late night culture
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February 27, 2026
13-year-old accused of stabbing two boys in the neck at London school faces Old Bailey trial
The child, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, allegedly launched the attack at Kingsbury High School in Brent
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
Koran burning case ruling rejection of ‘back door blasphemy law’
The High Court upheld the acquittal of Hamit Coskun, who burned the Koran outside the Turkish consulate, in a ruling on Friday.
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
International Women’s Day 2026: What is it and how can you get involved?
The first International Women’s Day was in 1909 – what can you do today to get involved?
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
Koran burning case ruling rejection of ‘back door blasphemy law’
The High Court upheld the acquittal of Hamit Coskun, who burned the Koran outside the Turkish consulate, in a ruling on Friday.
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
Lords to be seen as ‘irrelevant’ if no progress on assisted dying law
The Labour former minister said peers have spent more than 80 hours scrutinising the contentious legislation since it was passed by MPs in J...
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite humiliation of Green by-election win
He acknowledged it was a ‘disappointing’ result and that voters were ‘frustrated’.
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February 27, 2026
Shellfish population recovers after Highland loch given protected status
Researchers found the Loch Carron flame shell beds have been restored, after dredging damage was discovered in 2017.
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February 27, 2026
Brockwell Park festivals 2026
Brockwell Park is set to host a number of music events this May
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February 27, 2026
Prosecutors lose bid to overturn acquittal of man who burned Koran
Hamit Coskun was previously convicted of a religiously aggravated public order offence after burning a Koran outside the Turkish consulate i...
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February 27, 2026
Plans for 300 flats above south London Waitrose could still go ahead
In July 2024, Bromley Council approved John Lewis’ plans to build 353 homes above the Masons Hill Waitrose in Bromley town centre
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February 27, 2026
Severe weather swings leave families battling floods and farmers facing bad year
The Met Office said this winter will be remembered for its ‘relentless rain’.
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026
Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite humiliation of Green by-election win
He acknowledged it was a “disappointing” result and that voters were “frustrated”.
Evening Standard
February 27, 2026