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• Andy Burnham defends appearance on celebrity Gogglebox

  23-10-2026 17:40 via The Standard News
  
  In a clip released ahead of the show on Friday, Mr Burnham can be seen tearfully reacting to the stories of people diagnosed with cancer.
  
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• Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean was ‘a champion in every sense of the word’

  01-11-2026 17:11 via The Standard News
  
  Tributes have been paid to the middle distance runner who died at the age of 34 following a battle with cancer.
  
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• University of Cambridge scientist died in Spain train crash

  01-11-2026 16:51 via The Standard News
  
  Tributes have been paid to Dr Marta Shahbazi, described as a ‘brilliant young researcher’
  
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• Mostly dry conditions forecast for next week as parts of UK still in drought

  01-11-2026 16:23 via The Standard News
  
  While parts of northern England had their drought status downgraded to ‘recovery’ recently, other areas in the UK remain in severe drought.
  
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• Treasury minister sparks fury after suggesting employers not ‘working people’

  01-11-2026 16:16 via The Standard News
  
  Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds reignites row over manifesto promises
  
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• Ciara Mageean put Ireland on the map again for middle distance running

  01-11-2026 16:09 via The Standard News
  
  The Irish double Olympian died at the age of 34 following a battle with cancer.
  
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• Fees for new market traders in central London could soar by 900%

  01-11-2026 16:00 via The Standard News
  
  The fee increases could affect traders in the neighbourhoods of Soho, Westminster, Marylebone and Maida Vale
  
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• Mummified remains removed from public view could be returned to Egypt

  01-11-2026 15:57 via The Standard News
  
  Work is under way to remove archaeological human remains from other parts of the museum.
  
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• Man stabbed at Halloween event at famous London nightclub

  01-11-2026 15:09 via The Standard News
  
  24-year-old due in court charged with grievous bodily harm after incident at top London nightclub
  
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• Hard to see how Andy Burnham can avoid general election soon – Nicola Sturgeon

  01-11-2026 14:43 via The Standard News
  
  The Prime Minister has ruled out holding an early general election.
  
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• New Wetherspoons pub to open next to major London station

  01-11-2026 14:42 via The Standard News
  
  Council gives go-ahead for JD Wetherspoon to open new pub
  
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• QEII bridge reopens after police incident closes M25 crossing leading to miles of tailbacks - live updates

  01-11-2026 13:46 via The Standard News
  
  Incident at Darford Crossing closes bridge southbound sparking serious traffic delays
  
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• Ciara Mageean: European champion and two-time Olympian dies, aged 34

  01-11-2026 13:25 via The Standard News
  
  Irish star went public with her battle with bowel cancer last year
  
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• Match of the Day viewers issue new Mark Chapman verdict after past complaints

  01-11-2026 13:08 via The Standard News
  
  Match of the Day presenter appeared back to his best on Saturday night
  
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• QEII Bridge closed due to 'police incident' with miles of tailbacks on the M25 - live updates

  01-11-2026 12:48 via The Standard News
  
  Incident at Darford Crossing closes bridge southbound with serious traffic delays
  
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• Burnham warned formal apology for slavery will open door to reparations demands

  01-11-2026 12:24 via The Standard News
  
  The Prime Minister has said he is ‘open’ to discussing a slavery apology from Britain but ruled out considering financial compensation.
  
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• Budget unlocks £10billion that can be borrowed for London infrastructure projects, Sadiq Khan confirms

  01-11-2026 12:15 via The Standard News
  
  Lord Khan says ‘we can now start on some really big stuff’ as
  
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• UK Government wants Acorn carbon capture and storage project success – minister

  01-11-2026 12:14 via The Standard News
  
  The project was due to receive £200 million in grant funding from the UK Government.
  
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• Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean dies aged 34

  01-11-2026 12:11 via The Standard News
  
  Ms Mageean, from Co Down, was a former European champion and twice Olympian.
  
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• Fire festival marking transition to winter takes place on Halloween

  01-11-2026 11:51 via The Standard News
  
  There was drumming and performance during the event.
  
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• More than 300 people arrested at London protest at US Embassy supporting banned Palestine Action group

  01-11-2026 11:34 via The Standard News
  
  Met had warned those taking part that they faced arrest as part of ‘robust policing operation’
  
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• More than 300 arrested outside US embassy after supporting Palestine Action

  01-11-2026 11:29 via The Standard News
  
  Expressing support for the group is an offence under the Terrorism Act after it was proscribed in June 2025.
  
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• London fog alert as motorists and airline passengers warned of travel disruption

  01-11-2026 10:26 via The Standard News
  
  A yellow fog warning has been issued by the Met Office in London and other parts of the UK on Sunday
  
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• Yellow fog warning across parts of England and Wales

  01-11-2026 10:09 via The Standard News
  
  Visibility will vary, with some dense fog patches bringing it down to less than 100 metres, the Met Office said.
  
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• Wembley Stadium faces further calls to block controversial Marilyn Manson performance

  01-11-2026 08:50 via The Standard News
  
  The singer is set to face a trial in 2027 amid ongoing allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse made by multiple women
  
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• Wembley stadium faces growing calls to cancel controversial Marilyn Manson concert

  01-11-2026 08:00 via The Standard News
  
  The singer is set to face a trial in 2027 amid ongoing allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse made by multiple women
  
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• Britain’s future is in the EU, says Rachel Reeves: 'Brexit has made us poorer and weaker'

  01-11-2026 07:59 via The Standard News
  
  Former chancellor backed Andy Burnham’s stance on potentially deepening ties with the EU
  
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• King and Queen to attend Antigua and Barbuda’s independence parade

  01-11-2026 07:39 via The Standard News
  
  Charles and Camilla will also meet leading individuals recognised for their service to the country across public life.
  
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• More than 130 arrested at London protest at US Embassy for banned Palestine Action group

  01-11-2026 07:27 via The Standard News
  
  Police had warned those taking part that they faced arrest as part of ‘robust policing operation’
  
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• The City's next chapter? It's another very tall story...

  01-11-2026 07:00 via The Standard News
  
  With London set to expand upwards again, Chris Blackhurst explains why commercial forces trump heritage in the surge to the sky
  
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