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• Met Commissioner slams 'awful abuse' of Muslim female officer

  22-10-2026 23:28 via The Standard News
  
  Sir Mark Rowley revealed that the award presented to PC Fiona Shaik Umar had triggered an ‘online tirade’ of abuse
  
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• William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton for Earthshot Prize countdown

  22-10-2026 23:20 via The Standard News
  
  William joined Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham on the sofa.
  
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• Items recovered in search for crew of fishing boat that vanished off Lewis

  22-10-2026 21:53 via The Standard News
  
  Norman ‘Tam’ Murray and Murdo Morrison, 23, remain missing after they, alongside their vessel the Kilda, disappeared on October 13.
  
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• Meghan adds teapot, candles and popcorn to lifestyle brand

  22-10-2026 21:22 via The Standard News
  
  The new additions form ‘chapter two’ of the festive collection.
  
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• Keir Starmer could be called to give evidence at grooming gangs inquiry

  22-10-2026 21:00 via The Standard News
  
  The former PM is a ‘core participant’ in the long-awaited national inquiry into child sexual exploitation scandals
  
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• UK cyberattack prep: Government urges Londoners to stockpile 3 days of food and water

  22-10-2026 20:49 via The Standard News
  
  ‘How would we cope if supermarket payment systems went down?’ urges Defence Sec Wes Streeting
  
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• Streeting urges public to prepare for disruption from cyber emergencies

  22-10-2026 20:33 via The Standard News
  
  It comes as households are being urged to take steps to be prepared if everyday services are temporarily disrupted.
  
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• Gang that converted and supplied guns across London jailed after Met Police sting

  22-10-2026 20:24 via The Standard News
  
  Faisal Razzaq, 44, was previously imprisoned for the 2005 manslaughter of PC Sharon Beshenivsky
  
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• My mother’s killer is hoodwinking parole, son warns after release bid

  22-10-2026 20:23 via The Standard News
  
  William Dunlop, now 63, strangled Julie Hogg in Billingham, County Durham, in 1989 and hid her mutilated body behind a bath panel.
  
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• London's 10 most peaceful boroughs revealed - is yours one of them?

  22-10-2026 20:21 via The Standard News
  
  A study examining crime, noise, green space and nightlife has listed London’s ‘ten most peaceful boroughs’
  
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• London Waterloo chaos as 'police incident' shuts lines sparking 90-minute delays and rush-hour overcrowding

  22-10-2026 19:56 via The Standard News
  
  Commuters at London Waterloo are facing delays of up to 90 minutes due to a police incident on the line
  
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• Streeting urges Londoners to stockpile food and water amid cyberattack fears

  22-10-2026 19:55 via The Standard News
  
  Londoners must consider how to cope if everyday services suddenly become unavailable, warns Wes Streeting
  
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• Streeting urged Londoners to stockpile three days' worth of food and water amid cyberattack fears

  22-10-2026 19:44 via The Standard News
  
  Londoners must consider how to cope if everyday services suddenly become unavailable, warns Wes Streeting
  
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• Family pays tribute to e-bike rider, 17, killed in north London crash

  22-10-2026 18:59 via The Standard News
  
  The 60-year-old car driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink
  
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• Art thief who stole 350-year-old map from Greenwich Maritime Museum jailed for three years

  22-10-2026 18:46 via The Standard News
  
  Melvin West, 72, is also banned from being alone in the reading room of any museum or library
  
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• Russell Brand accuser went from ‘bright and bubbly’ to alcoholism, court told

  22-10-2026 18:35 via The Standard News
  
  Mr Justice Bennathan sent jurors away until Monday, when the prosecution is expected to close its case.
  
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• Whole island of Ireland to be hit by first two storms of the year

  22-10-2026 18:04 via The Standard News
  
  Storm Austen will bring heavy winds and rain to the south-east of Ireland on Thursday and Friday, before Storm Boelo hits.
  
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• Community sauna attracting 200 daily visitors could be built in major south London park

  22-10-2026 18:03 via The Standard News
  
  The community sauna would contain four different heating rooms, as well as plunge pools
  
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• London weather: Storms Austen and Boelo to bring 50mph gusts and heavy rain over two days

  22-10-2026 17:54 via The Standard News
  
  Strong gusts and heavy rain forecast for London on Friday and Saturday as Storm Austen hits the UK
  
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• Tommy Robinson tells trial journalists know ‘I’m not coming to beat them up’

  22-10-2026 17:50 via The Standard News
  
  The political activist wept in the witness box on Thursday as he gave evidence about the relationship with his children.
  
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• We must be ready for another ‘difficult’ season of wildfires, FM warns

  22-10-2026 17:43 via The Standard News
  
  A wildfire resilience summit held on Thursday brought partners and interested parties together.
  
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• Wales must prepare for another ‘difficult’ season of wildfires, FM warns

  22-10-2026 17:34 via The Standard News
  
  A wildfire resilience summit held on Thursday brought partners and interested parties together.
  
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• Swinney urged to publish energy strategy after ‘ludicrous’ 1,380-day wait

  22-10-2026 17:34 via The Standard News
  
  Scottish Labour set the First Minister should set out his Government’s stance on the issue next week when Holyrood returns from recess.
  
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• London weather: Storms Austen and Boelo to bring 50mph gusts winds and heavy rain over two days

  22-10-2026 17:34 via The Standard News
  
  Strong gusts and heavy rain forecast for London on Friday and Saturday as Storm Austen hits the UK
  
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• Kate looking forward to having George back home for half term

  22-10-2026 17:30 via The Standard News
  
  Her eldest child is a boarder at Eton College.
  
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• London council leaders challenge ministers over funding cuts

  22-10-2026 17:18 via The Standard News
  
  Three of the councils are run by the Conservative Party, while a fourth is Liberal Democrat-led
  
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• Pc Sharon Beshenivsky killer given second life sentence for gun conspiracy

  22-10-2026 17:17 via The Standard News
  
  Faisal Razzaq started selling firearms to criminals after being released from prison.
  
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• Hundreds of royal jewels to go on display at Buckingham Palace

  22-10-2026 17:09 via The Standard News
  
  Jewels on display range from Charles I’s cufflinks that he wore at his execution to Queen Victoria’s tiny diamond crown
  
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• Andy Burnham becomes first Prime Minister ever to join Celebrity Gogglebox

  22-10-2026 17:03 via The Standard News
  
  Prime Minister will be joined on the Downing Street sofa by ‘old friend’ Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool
  
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• DUP voices hope of funding gap ‘potentially closing’ to allow budget agreement

  22-10-2026 16:56 via The Standard News
  
  Leader Gavin Robinson hailed what he described as ‘realism’ following a meeting with Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant.
  
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• What is Shamonda virus? World's first case of virus crossing from animal to human sees patient die in France

  22-10-2026 16:36 via The Standard News
  
  What is the Shamonda virus and is it dangerous to humans?
  
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• More than 30 Government services offline due to security flaw

  22-10-2026 16:31 via The Standard News
  
  Global organisations have been working to resolve a critical security gap in programming language used by the majority of websites
  
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• Will Russell Brand give evidence at his rape trial? Defence to begin case next week

  22-10-2026 16:22 via The Standard News
  
  Six victims have given evidence in court with Russell Brand’s defence set to commence next week
  
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• Car demolishes monument in market town collision

  22-10-2026 16:08 via The Standard News
  
  A Range Rover crashed into a historic market cross in Howden, East Yorkshire, on Thursday morning.
  
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• Caroline Flack’s brother took his own life after 'not really recovering' from her death, inquest hears

  22-10-2026 16:05 via The Standard News
  
  An inquest heard Paul Flack had struggled to recover from his sister Caroline’s death in 2020
  
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• London weather: Storm Austen to hit capital as Met Office issues new warning

  22-10-2026 15:40 via The Standard News
  
  Strong gusts and heavy rain forecast for London on Friday and Saturday as Storm Austen hits the UK
  
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• Kate hears of power of music during visit to children’s hospice

  22-10-2026 15:00 via The Standard News
  
  The princess, who is the patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, spent nearly an hour talking to children and families.
  
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• Downing Street rejects American description of Vladimir Putin as ‘humanitarian’

  22-10-2026 14:21 via The Standard News
  
  Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy, made the remark as he met with the Russian leader this week.
  
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• Katie Price’s ex-husband Kieran Hayler cleared of raping 13-year-old in 2016

  22-10-2026 14:17 via The Standard News
  
  Kieran Hayler’s turbulent relationship with media personality Ms Price was laid bare during proceedings.
  
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• Katie Price's ex-husband found not guilty of rape of teenage girl

  22-10-2026 14:17 via The Standard News
  
  Kieran Hayler was emotional and bent over as he was told by the judge he was discharged
  
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• Katie Price-s ex-husband found not guilty of rape of teenage girl

  22-10-2026 13:59 via The Standard News
  
  Hayler was emotional and bent over as he was told by the judge he could leave the dock and is discharged.
  
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• William to stage ‘Children’s Earthshot’ at his environmental awards in Mumbai

  22-10-2026 13:51 via The Standard News
  
  Fifteen young teams have been elected to take part in two-day’s of events, from presentations to workshops.
  
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• Tommy Robinson weeps in court as he gives defence in journalist harassment trial

  22-10-2026 13:50 via The Standard News
  
  The political activist was called to the witness box by his defence barrister on Thursday.
  
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• Russell Brand rape accuser did not think police would believe her, court hears

  22-10-2026 13:45 via The Standard News
  
  Southwark Crown Court heard evidence from friends of the alleged victim.
  
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• Thirty-two Government services offline amid PHP cybersecurity issue

  22-10-2026 13:42 via The Standard News
  
  No 10 said no large UK public-facing critical services have been affected, but some ‘limited’ Government websites have temporarily gone dark.
  
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• Man charged over 'attempted rape and strangulation' of woman in north London

  22-10-2026 13:34 via The Standard News
  
  Robert Montiel Feo, 30, is charged with attempted rape, serious sexual assault and intentional strangulation
  
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• Historic London boxing venue shut until next year after deadly bacteria found

  22-10-2026 13:12 via The Standard News
  
  Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Lennox Lewis have all graced the hallowed canvas of this famous London boxing venue
  
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• ‘Limited’ Government services temporarily offline amid PHP cybersecurity issue

  22-10-2026 13:08 via The Standard News
  
  Downing Street did not provide details of which websites are affected.
  
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• Greens urge people 'inspired by French protests' to join London anti-austerity rally

  22-10-2026 13:01 via The Standard News
  
  The Hackney Greens shared an Instagram post calling for an anti-austerity march on the eve of the Budget
  
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• Tommy Robinson tells court he was panicked and terrified after Daily Mail story

  22-10-2026 13:00 via The Standard News
  
  The political activist was called to the witness box by his defence barrister on Thursday.
  
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