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• Fringe programme launches featuring ‘notable increase’ in overseas performers

  04-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class.
  
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• McDonald’s submits plans to take over east London Poundland site

  04-06-2026 16:52 via standard.co.uk
  
  The proposed ’multi-million pound investment’ into Hornchurch could create more than 120 jobs
  
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• Council acted unlawfully in school toilet provision, judge rules

  04-06-2026 16:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  The case was brought against West Lothian Council.
  
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• Who were the far-right agitators at Henry Nowak murder protest?

  04-06-2026 16:33 via standard.co.uk
  
  Several far-right activists were among hundreds of protesters at the angry protest in Southampton, which led to violent clashes with police
  
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• Kate joins celebration as young mother marks end of chemotherapy treatment

  04-06-2026 16:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  The ceremony came as welcome surprise for patient Claire Lorente, her partner Pablo and son Enzo.
  
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• NHS trust settles for £28m after girl suffered brain damage during birth at London hospital

  04-06-2026 16:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust acknowledged an error in the delivery of the girl
  
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• Legacy proposals will fail unless PSNI is funded to meet demand, says Boutcher

  04-06-2026 16:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Government’s new Troubles Bill to deal with the past in Northern Ireland includes a proposal for a reformed Legacy Commission.
  
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• Political badges have no place in NHS, says antisemitism review

  04-06-2026 16:22 via standard.co.uk
  
  Levels of anti-Jewish racism in the UK ‘constitute a national emergency’, the report author said.
  
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• Labour has not learned lessons from Tories on changing leader, Peter Kyle says

  04-06-2026 16:21 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Business Secretary also noted that ‘entitlement is not a qualification for leadership’ in an apparent veiled swipe at Andy Burnham.
  
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• Three rushed to hospital as e-scooter battery fire rips through home in south London

  04-06-2026 16:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  Fire chiefs issue warning about e-bike and e-scooter safety as blaze tears through property in Sutton
  
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• London schools crisis: Primary pupil numbers plunge across capital - what's happening in your area?

  04-06-2026 16:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Primary school pupil numbers have tumbled by 19% in Southwark, 20% in Lambeth and 26% in Westminster
  
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• Tenant 'forced to call 999' after persistent leaks flood light fittings and boiler

  04-06-2026 16:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  Kensington and Chelsea Council has been ordered to apologise to the woman following an investigation by the ombudsman
  
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• Pimlico stabbing: Man, 20, fighting for life after attack in central London

  04-06-2026 15:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  No arrests have been made with the attacker still on the loose
  
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• Eltham residents divided as football club asks to open late and serve alcohol for World Cup

  04-06-2026 15:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  AFC Lewisham has applied for a temporary licence to show World Cup matches, sell alcohol, and remain open until 11.30pm
  
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• Two police officers dismissed over ‘abhorrent and dismissive’ behaviour

  04-06-2026 15:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the PSNI is ‘demonstrating very clearly a no-tolerance approach to any misconduct or inappropriate behaviours’.
  
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• Primary school population down more than 10% since 2020 in some areas

  04-06-2026 14:52 via standard.co.uk
  
  Figures have tumbled by 19% in Southwark, 20% in Lambeth and 26% in Westminster.
  
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• Howzat for a view! £10m penthouse with massive private balcony overlooking Lord's goes on market

  04-06-2026 14:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Lord's View Penthouse offers an incredible view over the spiritual home of cricket
  
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• Zack Polanski slams Nigel Farage's flagship London council for 'Trumpian nonsense' after Pride flag ban

  04-06-2026 14:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Reform leader of Havering Cllr Keith Prince says only flags flown on public buildings will be the Union Flag, the St George’s Cross, and Havering Council flag
  
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• London Tube strikes LIVE: Severe disruption hits network with travel nightmare for Heathrow passengers

  04-06-2026 14:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Commuters face fresh travel chaos as second 24-hour RMT walkout hits London’s transport network
  
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• London sees dramatic fall in primary school pupils - check the figures in your area

  04-06-2026 14:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  The number of primary-age children in the country has dropped 10% since 2020 - and the biggest falls are all in London
  
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• Camilla celebrates founding of the Royal Hospital Chelsea

  04-06-2026 14:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Queen highlighted the irreverent spirit of the men and women cared for there.
  
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• South London incinerator cleared to burn 35,000 tonnes more waste despite opposition

  04-06-2026 14:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sutton’s Beddington incinerator burns household rubbish from Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton as part of the South London Waste Partnership
  
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• Denise Mina unveils line-up for ‘sensational’ crime writing festival

  04-06-2026 14:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  Bloody Scotland takes place in Stirling in September.
  
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• Private school pupil numbers in England fall to lowest in at least a decade

  04-06-2026 13:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  There were more than 22,000 fewer pupils in independent schools in January compared with the same point last year.
  
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• London Tube strikes LIVE: Heavy rain piles misery on travellers but 'more drivers turn up to work'

  04-06-2026 13:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  Commuters face fresh travel chaos as second 24-hour RMT walkout hits London’s transport network
  
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• Starmer still confident in Darren Jones after leaked Mandelson messages revealed

  04-06-2026 13:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  Mr Jones also appeared to criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner.
  
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• Lex Greensill banned from directing companies in UK for nine years

  04-06-2026 13:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Australian businessman had previously sought to challenge the Government’s bid to ban him.
  
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• SNP to seek to recoup cash embezzled by former chief executive Murrell

  04-06-2026 13:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  Peter Murrell admitted last week to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a period of 12 years.
  
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• Jury begins deliberations in trial of teenagers accused of Irvine beach murder

  04-06-2026 13:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  Kayden Moy, 16, died following an incident on Irvine beach on May 17 last year.
  
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• London Tube strikes LIVE: Heavy rain compounds travel misery but 'more drivers turn up to work'

  04-06-2026 13:19 via standard.co.uk
  
  Commuters face fresh travel chaos as second 24-hour RMT walkout hits London’s transport network
  
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