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Flood warning as London to be battered by torrential rain this weekend

Flood warning as London to be battered by torrential rain...

Yellow weather warnings are in place as rain could cause travel disruption and flooding...

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Surging steak prices deliver cost hit for Toby Carvery owner

Surging steak prices deliver cost hit for Toby Carvery...

Mitchells & Butlers said steak prices have soared by nearly a third.

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Black Friday fakes: The scam sites ripping off shoppers by 'cybersquatting' prestigious London addresses

Black Friday fakes: The scam sites ripping off shoppers...

Central London tenants bombarded with unwanted parcels, angry letters and aggrieved...

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10 great gift ideas that earn you Avios

10 great gift ideas that earn you Avios

Think of it as the smart way to get your Christmas shopping done

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Robber who fatally kicked and punched pensioner jailed for 23 years

Robber who fatally kicked and punched pensioner jailed...

John Mackey, 87, was targeted by Peter Augustine, 59, while out shopping in north...

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The Standard Theatre Awards Shortlist 2025 revealed

The Standard Theatre Awards Shortlist 2025 revealed

Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston and Rachel Zegler are shortlisted as the Standard’s...

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Why Stuart Broad thinks England are playing the lottery in Brisbane day/night Ashes Test

Why Stuart Broad thinks England are playing the lottery...

Former England seamer says the match can be broken open in twilight hours

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The Standard Theatre Awards Shortlist 2025: Which stage stars are in the spotlight?

The Standard Theatre Awards Shortlist 2025: Which stage...

Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston and Rachel Zegler are shortlisted as the Standard’s...

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'What the f**k!’ Quentin Tarantino wants Jennifer Lawrence 'rip-off' books sued

'What the f**k!’ Quentin Tarantino wants Jennifer Lawrence...

Oscar-winning filmmaker lashes out, reigniting debate over originality and inspiration...

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The Dua Lipa effect: the new 'red hot' favourite to play James Bond

The Dua Lipa effect: the new 'red hot' favourite to play...

Bookies flip the script as a once-outsider quietly takes pole position in the 007...

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Jourdan Dunn's guide to London: candlelit dates at the Dover and nights at the Peninsula

Jourdan Dunn's guide to London: candlelit dates at the...

The modelling icon reveals her favourite beauty pros, go-to Thai spot and the queer...

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Jodie Comer slams criminal justice system over delays for sexual assault victims

Jodie Comer slams criminal justice system over delays for...

Jodie Comer spoke out as she introduced a special screening of her award-winning...

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Miriam Margolyes says she was told off for running around naked at health farm

Miriam Margolyes says she was told off for running around...

The actress, who has starred in the Harry Potter film series and Romeo And Juliet,...

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I’m A Celeb’s Vogue Williams shares marriage update as she plans vow renewal with Spencer Matthews

I’m A Celeb’s Vogue Williams shares marriage update as...

The pair originally tied the knot in a low-key ceremony on his family’s Scottish...

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Blaze rips through smoker’s flat as 25 firefighters race to scene in Notting Hill

Blaze rips through smoker’s flat as 25 firefighters race...

London Fire Brigade urges smokers to ensure cigarettes are completely out before...

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Antoine Semenyo injury update after Andoni Iraola reveals latest Bournemouth team news

Antoine Semenyo injury update after Andoni Iraola reveals...

The Cherries star missed the draw against West Ham through injury

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Scottish Government ‘wrongly withheld’ information from Sturgeon breach probe

Scottish Government ‘wrongly withheld’ information from...

The Information Commissioner ordered the release of some evidence from an investigation...

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OPINION - Bitter, disillusioned and priced out: Why I fear Gen Z

OPINION - Bitter, disillusioned and priced out: Why I fear...

Should we feel concerned about the thoughts and worldview of those born around the...

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Robber jailed for life after murdering pensioner in north London to steal his shopping

Robber jailed for life after murdering pensioner in north...

Peter Mackey was attacked for his shopping as he left his local Co-Op in Manor House...

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Jodie Comer slams criminal justice system as government plots controversial reforms

Jodie Comer slams criminal justice system as government...

Jodie Comer spoke out as she introduced a special screening of he raward-winning...

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Chelsea vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live...

Both teams could be boosted by the return of key players for the London derby

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New Year's Eve: 10 London restaurants putting on a show on December 31

New Year's Eve: 10 London restaurants putting on a show...

From restaurants with incredible views to traditional, high-end dining rooms, here’s...

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The Standard podcast: What do proposals to scrap jury trials mean for our justice system?

The Standard podcast: What do proposals to scrap jury trials...

Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.

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Nationwide Building Society sees transactions jump on Black Friday

Nationwide Building Society sees transactions jump on Black...

The society said transactions early on during Black Friday were higher than last...

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Brentford ready to sanction goalkeeper deal in January amid update on Vitaly Janelt contract stalemate

Brentford ready to sanction goalkeeper deal in January...

Bees goalkeeper has interest from several EFL clubs ahead of January transfer window

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Anti-terror police tell parents don’t ignore Adolescence warnings on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Anti-terror police tell parents don’t ignore Adolescence...

Detectives say record number of under-18s are being referred to Prevent due to concerns...

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British actor with A-list fiancé now 'red hot' favourite to play James Bond

British actor with A-list fiancé now 'red hot' favourite...

A slew of famous names have been in the mix to play the MI6 agent since Daniel Craig’s...

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Taylor Swift and Denise Welch among those competing for Christmas number one

Taylor Swift and Denise Welch among those competing for...

Swift could secure the top spot with her hit single The Fate Of Ophelia.

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Resident doctors to vote on extending mandate for strike action

Resident doctors to vote on extending mandate for strike...

If the ballot is successful, the mandate would last until August 2026.

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Women's World Cup: United Kingdom submits bid for 2035 tournament

Women's World Cup: United Kingdom submits bid for 2035...

Prime minister has backed campaign to bring biggest tournament in women’s game to...

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Home sales fell by 2% annually in October – HMRC

Home sales fell by 2% annually in October – HMRC

Property experts said they expect to see more sellers come to the market in the...

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Black Friday beauty blitz: Save big on beauty deals and gift sets

Black Friday beauty blitz: Save big on beauty deals and...

Abha Shah spotlights the standout beauty deals, with top picks on skincare, supplements,...

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Crystal Palace: Oliver Glasner eyes new signing in January as Christantus Uche option unlikely to be triggered

Crystal Palace: Oliver Glasner eyes new signing in January...

Crystal Palace boss has already turned his attention to the winter transfer window

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A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe: 'Like a sexed-up Narnia'

A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe: 'Like...

This winter-set spin on the play brings a fairy tale dark edge to proceedings with...

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Thanksgiving: Where to find a traditional American feast in London on November 27

Thanksgiving: Where to find a traditional American feast...

The Americans are here and they would like to share their sugary roasts

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David Ellis reviews Crisp Pizza at the Marlborough: Only you know if it is worth a five-hour wait

David Ellis reviews Crisp Pizza at the Marlborough: Only...

Life is fleeting and this is a city not short of pizza, says David Ellis, but there...

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FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Pub chain surges despite cost pressure, Whitbread shares fall

FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Pub chain surges despite cost...

The owner of Harvester and All Bar One is the toast of investors after posting better-than-expected...

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Liverpool XI vs West Ham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Liverpool XI vs West Ham: Confirmed team news, predicted...

Liverpool handed major fitness boost ahead of trip to the capital

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Rachel Reeves’ uncle blasts Budget as 'worst I’ve ever heard'

Rachel Reeves’ uncle blasts Budget as 'worst I’ve ever...

His comments come as the Chancellor is accused of breaking a Labour manifesto pledge...

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Dumfries House ready for Christmas with ‘magical’ display of decorations

Dumfries House ready for Christmas with ‘magical’ display...

The house, saved for the nation by the King, hosts candlelit tours and festive feasts...

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Crystal Palace: Marc Guehi injury fears allayed ahead of Man Utd clash as Oliver Glasner explains substitution

Crystal Palace: Marc Guehi injury fears allayed ahead of...

Good news for Crystal Palace as they prepare to face Manchester United this weekend

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From heated throws to underblankets: the best electric blankets to buy right now

From heated throws to underblankets: the best electric...

Baby, it’s cold outside — time to hunker down with the cosiest electric blankets,...

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National Guard member dies after shooting near the White House

National Guard member dies after shooting near the White...

Sarah Beckstrom and colleague Andrew Wolfe ambushed by 29-year-old Afghan national...

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Shona McGarty walks out of camp chat as she addresses fiancé split after Aitch’s marriage confession

Shona McGarty walks out of camp chat as she addresses fiancé...

The EastEnders star, 34, ended her engagement to Irish guitarist David Bracken shortly...

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London’s most affordable family home hotspots for well below the new £2 million 'mansion tax' threshold

London’s most affordable family home hotspots for well...

The government has confirmed plans to impose a "mansion tax" by doubling the council...

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Atletico Madrid fined by UEFA for 'racist and discriminatory' behaviour of supporters in Arsenal defeat

Atletico Madrid fined by UEFA for 'racist and discriminatory'...

Arsenal’s stunning victory has been marred by the behaviour of some Atletico Madrid...

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Senior minister insists employment rights U-turn does not breach manifesto

Senior minister insists employment rights U-turn does not...

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insisted the Employment Rights Bill remained...

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Glad it's over! Stranger Things’ embattled star David Harbour sets things straight

Glad it's over! Stranger Things’ embattled star David Harbour...

As the show prepares to close the gate for the last time, the actor admits he’s...

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The Gruffalo and friends to feature in new BBC Christmas idents

The Gruffalo and friends to feature in new BBC Christmas...

Three new advertising idents have been created for BBC One starring the much-loved...

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London theatre slaps 'nonsense' trigger warning on Jesus Christ Superstar musical because it depicts crucifixion

London theatre slaps 'nonsense' trigger warning on Jesus...

Information published about the show by London Palladium included further warnings...

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Adwoa Aboah's Christmas wish list

Adwoa Aboah's Christmas wish list

The model and actress’s most-wanted list is a lesson in seasonal cool

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Mert Alas' Christmas wish list

Mert Alas' Christmas wish list

From Venezian slippers to ballet tickets, here’s everything the creative director...

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'Mansion tax' could wipe £150,000 off top-end homes in London targeted by Reeves Budget

'Mansion tax' could wipe £150,000 off top-end homes in...

One in four of the properties hit by the new surcharge are in just three London...

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FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Index higher, pubs chain surges despite cost pressure

FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Index higher, pubs chain surges...

The owner of Harvester and All Bar One is the toast of investors after posting better-than-expected...

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Matt Terry on his X Factor hell and learning to believe in himself

Matt Terry on his X Factor hell and learning to believe...

Matt Terry won The X Factor in 2016 but found the experience to be a particularly...

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Singer Tom Grennan on the Hackney street that broke his heart, Elton John and becoming teetotal

Singer Tom Grennan on the Hackney street that broke his...

He’s top of the charts, he’s pals with Elton John — the future looks bright for...

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Ella Eyre: 'I didn't know if I would ever be able to sing again'

Ella Eyre: 'I didn't know if I would ever be able to sing...

Ella Eyre lost her voice completely after an operation. Now, a decade on from her...

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Death toll rises to 128 following Hong Kong tower block blaze

Death toll rises to 128 following Hong Kong tower block...

Dozens are still missing as officials confirm fire alarms were not working effectively...

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FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Index higher, pubs chain surges amid results cheer

FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Index higher, pubs chain surges...

The owner of Harvester and All Bar One is the toast of investors after posting better-than-expected...

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off...

Both sides bidding to bounce back from midweek defeats

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Ioan Gruffudd announces birth of daughter with wife Bianca Wallace

Ioan Gruffudd announces birth of daughter with wife Bianca...

The couple said their daughter, Mila Mae Gruffudd, had been born prematurely.

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Pay-per-mile for electric vehicles revealed: Typical EV driver faces paying more than £250 a year

Pay-per-mile for electric vehicles revealed: Typical EV...

Drivers of battery electric cars will pay 3p per mile from April 2028

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Liverpool make Arne Slot sack decision after Champions League defeat

Liverpool make Arne Slot sack decision after Champions...

Reds have lost nine of their last 12 matches across all competitions

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Starmer faces Labour revolt over axing ‘day one’ workers’ rights reforms in manifesto breach

Starmer faces Labour revolt over axing ‘day one’ workers’...

Fury among Labour backbenchers as announcement comes day after Government accused...

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Housing market ‘will bounce back into the new year after Budget uncertainty’

Housing market ‘will bounce back into the new year after...

Zoopla said home buyers and sellers will ‘welcome the end of the uncertainty that...

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London cyclist who shattered leg in horror Lime e-bike smash among compensation claimants against hire firm

London cyclist who shattered leg in horror Lime e-bike...

William Radford, 27, is among a dozen bringing claims with the help of two law firms...

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Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Laryn: Enter the Tardis of fun and chaos

Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Laryn: Enter the Tardis of...

Here is either a haven or a mess, says Josh Barrie

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Alex Eagle's Christmas wish list

Alex Eagle's Christmas wish list

The designer and interiors guru’s most-desired gifts are vintage, couture, and will...

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London cyclist who shattered leg in horror Lime e-bike smash among claimants seeking compensation

London cyclist who shattered leg in horror Lime e-bike...

William Radford, 27, is among a dozen bringing claims with the help of two law firms...

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Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, November 28, 2025

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, November...

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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Emma Grede's Christmas wish list

Emma Grede's Christmas wish list

The entrepreneur and philanthropist wants to see crystals, cosy blankets and arm...

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Starmer faces backbench anger after ‘day one’ workers’ right U-turn

Starmer faces backbench anger after ‘day one’ workers’...

MPs including a former employment minister have said the move breaches Labour’s...

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