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• Author Julia Donaldson issues plea for more libraries as she is made dame

  12-06-2026 23:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  The writer of The Gruffalo and hundreds of other books is recognised for services to literature.
  
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• Fraudster who scammed London renters out of £77,000 is jailed

  14-06-2026 00:21 via standard.co.uk
  
  Frederic James Priestley, 34, defrauded more than 30 victims when he falsely advertised a flat to rent online in Southwark
  
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• Resident doctors in England call off strike action after Government offer

  13-06-2026 21:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  Doctors were set to stage a four-day walk out from 7am but was called off after a last-minute offer, which has been put to members.
  
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• Trump announces peace deal with Iran could be reached on Sunday with the Strait of Hormuz 'open to all'

  13-06-2026 20:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is ready to support with peace efforts
  
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• Southall stabbing victim, 26, pictured for first time as murder inquiry continues

  13-06-2026 20:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  Seven men were arrested on suspicion of murder - with six released with no further charge and one man out on bail
  
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• Keir Starmer welcomes Donald Trump’s Iran peace progress

  13-06-2026 19:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said he had spoken to the US President on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Hundreds of spectators watch World Custard Pie Championships

  13-06-2026 18:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  The annual event, which started in 1967, raises money for local charities.
  
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• When's the next heatwave in London? Temperatures to steadily rise through the rest of June

  13-06-2026 17:52 via standard.co.uk
  
  London is set to get steadily warmer after a wet and blustery mid-June
  
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• Man, 43, dies of head injuries in South London as 41-year-old charged with murder

  13-06-2026 17:44 via standard.co.uk
  
  The victim was admitted to hospital with serious head wounds and sadly succumbed to his injuries
  
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• Temperatures could soar to 30C next week, forecasters say

  13-06-2026 17:42 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Met Office said high pressure building across the country will bring warm and humid conditions.
  
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• Rival protesters clash at Glasgow ‘reclaim our streets’ rally

  13-06-2026 17:42 via standard.co.uk
  
  Police attempted to contain counter protesters as campaign group Stand Up To Racism held a demonstration in the city centre.
  
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• Prince Louis, 8, steals the show at Trooping the Colour as he marvels at RAF flypast

  13-06-2026 17:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  Prince Louis caught the attention of Royal watchers as he stood in wonder at the RAF flypast
  
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• Cheeky Prince Louis, 8, steals the show at Trooping the Colour as he marvels at RAF flypast

  13-06-2026 17:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Prince Louis caught the attention of Royal watchers as he stood in wonder at the RAF flypast
  
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• UK heading for ‘poisonous’ politics of the US, Andy Burnham says

  13-06-2026 17:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Greater Manchester mayor said ‘things are getting harder, and politics is getting more polarised’.
  
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• Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast after week of disorder

  13-06-2026 16:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  The demonstration outside City Hall followed days of unrest, including vehicles being set alight.
  
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• Dame Helen Mirren ‘incredibly proud’ after being made Companion of Honour

  13-06-2026 16:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Academy Award-winning actress, 80, was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to drama.
  
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• Red Arrows flypast for Trooping the Colour delights Prince Louis

  13-06-2026 16:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  All eyes were on the Prince and Princess of Wales youngest child Louis, who is famed for his antics on big royal occasions.
  
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• Susan Boyle cheers on Scotland ahead of first World Cup game: ‘You can do this’

  13-06-2026 15:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  In a video shared on Saturday, Boyle wore a fur coat before proudly revealing the national football team shirt and said: ‘No Scotland no party.’
  
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• Rape and torture victim's 'immense bravery' hailed by Met police as her attacker begins 34-year jail sentence

  13-06-2026 15:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Gagandeep Singh, 34, abducted a woman and took her to a west London house where he raped and tortured her
  
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• Trooping the Colour best pictures: All the pomp and pageantry on biggest royal ceremonial day of year

  13-06-2026 15:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  All the best pictures during Trooping the Colour celebrations to mark the King’s official birthday
  
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• Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast

  13-06-2026 14:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  The event organised by Unite Against Racism followed days of unrest following a knife attack in the city.
  
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• Trooping the Colour 2026: Royals gather on Buckingham Palace balcony for Red Arrows flypast as crowds cheer

  13-06-2026 14:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  Royal family joins thousands of spectators for Trooping the Colour display of pomp and pageantry
  
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• Trooping the Colour 2026: Royals gather on Buckingham Palace balcony ahead of Red Arrows flypast

  13-06-2026 13:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  Royal family joins thousands of spectators for annual display of pomp and pageantry
  
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• Royal family marks King’s official birthday with Trooping the Colour

  13-06-2026 13:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales and her children joined the Queen and thousands of spectators at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall.
  
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• King Charles and Queen Camilla booed by anti-monarchy protesters during Trooping the Colour

  13-06-2026 12:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  Demonstrators could be seen holding placards while one person was shouting ‘not my King’ in footage shared by Republic
  
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• Trooping the Colour 2026: Princess of Wales and children among royals at King's birthday celebrations

  13-06-2026 12:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  Royal family joins thousands of spectators for annual display of pomp and pageantry
  
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• One millionth parkrun takes place with Dame Kelly Holmes among runners

  13-06-2026 11:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  The landmark event took place at Bushy Park where the very first parkrun happened more than 20 years ago.
  
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• Moment protesters block prison van outside London court as Palestine Action factory raiders are jailed

  13-06-2026 11:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  Demonstrators lay on the road to block the van carrying four people sentenced for destroying equipment at the Elbit Systems plant
  
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• Oxford Union to host Tommy Robinson for debate despite outcry

  13-06-2026 10:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Oxford Union has advertised a debate on social media titled The West Is Right To Be Suspicious Of Islam to take place on June 17.
  
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• Treatments developed from ‘liquid gold’ help paralysed man walk out of hospital

  13-06-2026 10:27 via standard.co.uk
  
  Cancer survivor Tony Newitt is now urging more people to donate plasma.
  
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