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• Canary Wharf's landmark HSBC tower will be transformed if striking plans get green light

  15-08-2026 15:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  The building could be transformed with a dazzling rooftop open to the public offering 360-degree views of London
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder of police officers in South Lanarkshire

  26-08-2026 12:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  Police said a van was driven at two officers in Larkhall in July.
  
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• Man on stag do flight to Vegas fined for abusing crew in toilet row

  26-08-2026 12:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  Emmet Moynihan ‘smelled of alcohol and was clearly drunk’ when he boarded a British Airways flight from Heathrow to Las-Vegas on August 6.
  
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• Dolly Parton's love affair with London, from her first trip overseas to her charity project in the capital

  26-08-2026 12:17 via standard.co.uk
  
  Legendary country star first came to London to perform in 1975, and loved the capital ever since
  
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• Furious row over plans to turn David Bowie's childhood London home into a tourist attraction

  26-08-2026 11:53 via standard.co.uk
  
  Neighbours in quiet south London suburb battling plans that could lead to thousands of Bowie fans ‘invading’ their street each year
  
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• Verdict expected in trial of former council chief over deleted email

  26-08-2026 11:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  Anne Donaghy is facing three charges in relation to emails that were subject to Freedom of Information Act requests.
  
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• Andy Burnham defends calling Trump 'poisonous' as he prepares for face-to-face meeting with US President

  26-08-2026 11:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister’s team is understood to be preparing for the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders
  
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• PM says Britain will not stop supporting Ukraine, amid CIA chief’s Russia visit

  26-08-2026 10:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  The visit has sparked widespread speculation that it could be pre-empting new military action of some kind by Vladimir Putin.
  
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• Graffiti left for young men killed in A66 crash

  26-08-2026 10:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police have arrested 17 people following the crash between a VW Passat and a marked armed response vehicle which left seven dead.
  
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• What is the future for Notting Hill Carnival? Inside the battle for survival for Europe’s biggest street party

  26-08-2026 10:33 via standard.co.uk
  
  World-famous street party finds itself at a crossroads as it battles rising costs and safety fears as it celebrates its 60th anniversary
  
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• Dolly Parton spoke of ‘hard times with my health’ in final interview

  26-08-2026 10:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  The singer’s death aged 80 was announced on Tuesday.
  
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• Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and possession of 'laughing gas' after motorway crash

  26-08-2026 10:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former England footballer, who played for Arsenal and Chelsea, is accused of possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation
  
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• From Playboy cover to Glastonbury slot: Five looks from Dolly Parton’s career

  26-08-2026 10:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  The country music legend and philanthropist has died aged 80, prompting an outpouring of grief around the world.
  
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• Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after motorway crash

  26-08-2026 09:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former England footballer is also accused of possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation.
  
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• Wildlife Photographer of Year contest reveals preview of winning shots

  26-08-2026 09:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  Images of oxpecker cleaning its bill against a rhino’s skin and an inquisitive polar bear staring into a seal’s breathing hole are among them.
  
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• Notting Hill Carnival 2026: All the road closures as two million revellers prepare to descend on W10

  26-08-2026 09:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Over 100 roads will be shut for one of the world’s largest street parties
  
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• Man cleared over Lockerbie bombing dies – reports

  26-08-2026 09:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah stood trial over the 1988 atrocity.
  
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• Energy price cap rise: Millions of households in London face double blow - what will it mean for your bill?

  26-08-2026 08:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  Households are facing heightened winter pressure from energy bills after regulator Ofgem raised its price cap by 4% to a three-year high
  
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• Winter energy price cap to rise 4%

  26-08-2026 08:27 via standard.co.uk
  
  Ofgem has announced its latest price cap to take effect from October 1.
  
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• Energy price cap rise: What will it mean for your bill?

  26-08-2026 08:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  Households are facing heightened winter pressure from energy bills after regulator Ofgem raised its price cap by 4% to a three-year high
  
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• London weather: Yellow thunderstorms warning in force as rain sweeps capital

  26-08-2026 08:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  A yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place from 3am to 10pm on Wednesday across much of England including London
  
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• Nigel Farage's march on London: New poll's surprise findings on who the Londoners backing Reform UK really are

  26-08-2026 08:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Reform voters in the capital may not be as old as many people might think
  
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• Could your next European holiday be on an electric plane?

  26-08-2026 07:53 via standard.co.uk
  
  Advances in technology mean a golden age of clean air travel is set for take-off
  
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• Andy Burnham 'tax rises': London's income tax bill hits record £80bn as PM doesn't rule out more levies

  26-08-2026 07:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Treasury raked in nearly £7 billion more from Londoners in just a year
  
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• Investigations into A66 crash continue as total arrests reach 17

  26-08-2026 07:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police said two of the 12 people previously arrested have now appeared in court.
  
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• Dolly Parton died after ‘brief battle with cancer’, publicist says

  26-08-2026 04:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  The musician was best known for her genre-defining hits including 9 To 5, I Will Always Love You and Jolene.
  
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• Inquest into death of Professor Jason Arday to be opened

  26-08-2026 03:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  The 41-year-old was found dead in south London on August 14.
  
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• Dolly Parton’s most memorable film and TV roles

  26-08-2026 01:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  The country singer was also known for her film and TV credits starring opposite Hollywood stars including Jane Fonda, Burt Reynolds and Queen Latifah.
  
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• Wildlife Photographer of Year contest unveils preview of winning shots

  26-08-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Images of oxpecker cleaning its bill against a rhino’s skin and an inquisitive polar bear staring into a seal’s breathing hole are among them.
  
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• TransUnion to roll out major credit rating overhaul next month

  26-08-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The new scoring system will be expanded up to 999 and use a broader range of data, such as how account balances have changed over time.
  
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