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February 26, 2026
King was to blame for Andrew losing trade envoy role
Andrew is accused of sharing sensitive information with the paedophile financier during his time in the role.
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February 26, 2026
Met apologises to Lords Speaker after peer wrongly linked to Mandelson arrest
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Peter Mandelson’s arr...
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February 26, 2026
Jersey becomes second part of British Isles to pass assisted dying legislation
But concerns have been raised about the lengthy wait for a similar Bill on the Isle of Man to be granted royal assent by Whitehall.
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February 26, 2026
‘Too many incidents’ at BBC, says minister after racial slur in Baftas broadcast
Lisa Nandy said she was “deeply concerned” by the incident.
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February 26, 2026
Tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry on sale from July 1
Tickets to see the tapestry at London’s British Museum will first be available for entry on dates between September and December.
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February 26, 2026
Father of Molly Russell says ‘we shouldn’t bury our heads’ about harmful content
The 14-year-old took her own life after experiencing depression having viewed harmful online content.
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February 26, 2026
Met apologises to Lord Speaker after he was misidentified over Mandelson info
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Peter Mandelson’s arr...
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February 26, 2026
Grenfell families launch legal fight to save staircase wall that bears haunting handprints
Relatives discovered the handprints during a final visit to the tower in July 2025
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February 26, 2026
Second man arrested after reports of armed man in mosque
An initial suspect remains in custody following the incident at Manchester Central Mosque on Tuesday evening.
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February 26, 2026
American Express to occupy final tower of World Trade Center as construction set to begin
The skyscraper will be the final stage of redevelopment after the original site was destroyed by 9/11 attacks
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February 26, 2026
Manhunt as woman upskirted at London Victoria Tube station
Anyone who recognises a male captured on CCTV images is urged to contact British Transport Police
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February 26, 2026
Which London Underground and Overground stations and lines are closed this weekend?
Here’s the disruptions to be aware of this weekend:
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February 26, 2026
Seven essential passport checks to carry out before travelling this year
Avoid getting turned away from your holiday by making sure your passport is up to scratch
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February 26, 2026
Asylum seekers in hotels at lowest level in 18 months
Labour has pledged to no longer be using asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament – which would be 2029, if not earlier.
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February 26, 2026
Timeline of Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship as they take part in humanitarian visit
Here’s a look back over the couples’ relationship history:
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February 26, 2026
When is the planetary parade? Rare chance to see six planets together in the sky
A planetary parade is when several planets are visible at night at the same time
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February 26, 2026
Hay fever alert over 'very high' tree pollen as temperature hits 19C in London
London is currently experiencing ‘very high’ levels of tree pollen, while levels are ‘high’ in areas including Birmingham and Manchester
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February 26, 2026
'It's ok to not be ok': Harry and Meghan write messages of support to recovering addicts in Jordan
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman on Thursday.
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February 26, 2026
Second Met Police officer in a week is sacked for running side business
PC Stanley Kennett ran a coffee company while suspended on full pay
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February 26, 2026
Halal meat 'dog whistle' row erupts between former Cabinet minister Esther McVey and London MP
Hendon MP David Pinto-Duschinsky criticised former TV presenter Ms McVey over her bill for mandatory labelling of halal and kosher meat
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February 26, 2026
Which areas of London are worst for fly-tipping? Map reveals hotspots as capital blighted by 500,000 incidents in one year
There were over 480,000 incidents of illegal rubbish dumping in capital in 2024/2025 - the equivalent to 1,318 cases a day
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February 26, 2026
Household energy debt doubles in three years to £5.5bn
Energy UK said around two million households are in debt to their supplier, and nearly three-fifths of them are not on repayment plans.
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February 26, 2026
Lord Speaker to meet Met after he was misidentified as source of Mandelson info
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Mandelson’s arrest.
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February 26, 2026
No shame in addiction, Harry tells recovered users at rehab centre in Jordan
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman on Thursday.
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February 26, 2026
Asylum seekers in hotels at lowest level in 18 months
Labour has pledged to no longer be using asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament – which would be 2029, if not earlier.
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February 26, 2026
Eight injured as bus crashes into tree on Old Kent Road in south London
The condition of the injured victims remains unknown
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February 26, 2026
Stephen Hawking pictured sipping cocktails with bikini-clad women in Epstein files
Family of Nobel prize-winning physicist say ‘any insinuation of inappropriate conduct is far-fetched’
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February 26, 2026
Euston and Charing Cross train stations to shut during Easter and summer holidays in major blow to passengers
Euston will close for six days from Good Friday while Charing Cross will be shut for 22 days from the end of July
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February 26, 2026
Lord Speaker to meet Met after he was misidentified as source of Mandelson info
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Mandelson’s arrest.
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February 26, 2026
Sussexes visit World Central Kitchen in Jordan to hear of Gaza aid logistics
Harry and Meghan chatted with a distribution leader at a field kitchen, where hot meals are produced to feed a million Palestinians.
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February 26, 2026
Polling stations open in by-election that could decide PM’s future
Labour won Gorton and Denton in 2024 with more than half the vote but polling suggests a three-way fight with Reform UK and the Greens.
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February 26, 2026
Lord Speaker to meet Met after he was misidentified as source of Mandelson info
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Mandelson’s arrest.
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February 26, 2026
Chagos deal definitely going ahead, minister signals, after suggestions of pause
Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer told the Commons on Wednesday the deal had been ‘paused’, though Government officials later said he...
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February 26, 2026
Sussexes visit World Central Kitchen in Jordan to hear of Gaza aid logistics
Harry and Meghan chatted with a distribution leader at a field kitchen, where hot meals are produced to feed a million Palestinians.
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February 26, 2026
Met Police officer 'could not walk straight' after drinking wine on duty, panel finds
Former detective constable Sean Brierley went to Gravity Well Taproom in Leyton, where he ordered three glasses of white wine over two hours
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February 26, 2026
Gorton by-election: Who will win – Nigel Farage’s Reform, Zack Polanski’s Greens or Labour?
The Greens are the bookies’ favourite, Labour is confident, but never underestimate Reform
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February 26, 2026
London travel news LIVE: Heathrow signal failure halts Piccadilly line trains to airport
Here are the latest disruptions across London’s travel network for commuters
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February 26, 2026
London travel news LIVE: Gatwick Airport points failure interrupts services to London Victoria
Here are the latest disruptions across London’s travel network for commuters
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February 26, 2026
Your Party to announce leaders after months of infighting between Corbyn and Sultana
Rather than a single leader, a central executive committee of 24 representatives will lead the group
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February 26, 2026
Moment 'brazen' fly-tipper filmed dumps pile of rubbish on London street featured in Pulp's Common People
A lorry was filmed illegally dumping piles of household waste, glass, wood and rubble on Stephenson Street in Ealing
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February 26, 2026
Polls open in Gorton and Denton by-election that could decide PM’s future
Labour won Gorton and Denton in 2024 with more than half the vote but polling suggests a three-way fight with Reform UK and the Greens.
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February 26, 2026
Cuban troops 'kill four' in shootout with US-registered speedboat
Cuba says the group came from the US dressed in camouflage and armed with assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosives, ballistic vests and...
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February 26, 2026