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• London could see its hottest-ever days in June this week as 38C forecast

  21-06-2026 10:59 via standard.co.uk
  
  Temperatures in the capital are forecast to hit 38C on two days this week and 37C on another
  
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• New Smithfield and Billingsgate market site to open by 2029

  24-06-2026 13:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  The historic markets are expected to relocate to a single facility on Albert Island in Newham within three years
  
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• Extreme heat warnings extended as sweltering temperatures grip parts of UK

  24-06-2026 13:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  Wednesday and Thursday’s red warning has been extended to cover the south coast, with new amber warnings issued for Friday and Saturday.
  
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• Women say contraceptive jab complications ‘life-changing’ at MSP meeting

  24-06-2026 13:27 via standard.co.uk
  
  Pfizer’s Depo-Provera has been previously linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumour.
  
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• London train breaks down during heatwave forcing 200 passengers to be evacuated along railway track

  24-06-2026 13:19 via standard.co.uk
  
  More than 200 passengers were left stuck on the Great Northern train for around two hours
  
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• Polanski says he is open to working with Burnham-led Government

  24-06-2026 13:17 via standard.co.uk
  
  But the Green Party leader caveated his answer, amid reports Mr Burnham is sounding out the direction Labour could take under his stewardship.
  
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• Rail passengers in Scotland warned hot weather could lead to disruption

  24-06-2026 13:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  Network Rail Scotland said that its teams are keeping a close eye on conditions.
  
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• Health trust apologises to nurses after changing rooms tribunal ruling

  24-06-2026 13:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  A group of nurses complained about a trans colleague using single-sex facilities at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
  
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• Four Churchill boxes expected to fetch up to £215,000 at auction

  24-06-2026 12:56 via standard.co.uk
  
  The pieces will be sold next week in Christie’s Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures.
  
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• More than 500 mothers and babies ‘died or suffered potentially avoidable harm’

  24-06-2026 12:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  Over 2,500 families and more than 800 members of staff have contributed to the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS.
  
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• Londoners warned using car air-con to cool down could carry £80 fine

  24-06-2026 12:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  Some local authorities can use their powers to impose larger fines
  
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• Drones to police every part of London as Met chief hails 'turning point'

  24-06-2026 12:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  Forces have less spending power on tech than other public bodies and should have more freedom to keep up with developments, Sir Mark Rowley will say.
  
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• Drones to police every part of London as Met chief vows to 'regain advantage over criminals'

  24-06-2026 12:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  Police chiefs need more freedom to use new technology to keep up with criminals, says Sir Mark Rowley
  
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• City Hall defends Sadiq Khan's gaming push despite screen time warnings

  24-06-2026 12:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Mayor of London last week announced his goal for the city to be the global capital of organised video gaming
  
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• Grooming gangs inquiry launches London probe after 'highest child sexual exploitation referrals in Britain'

  24-06-2026 12:18 via standard.co.uk
  
  Statutory inquiry to look at how how abuse by grooming gangs has been ‘identified and responded to’ in the capital
  
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• North London council changes planning rules in HMO crackdown

  24-06-2026 12:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  Harrow is the latest London borough to reverse the relaxation of planning rules for Houses of Multiple Occupancy
  
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• Tartan Army dream of history ahead of crunch Brazil match

  24-06-2026 11:59 via standard.co.uk
  
  Supporters of both teams enjoyed the pre-match atmosphere in Miami on Tuesday evening.
  
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• South London locals protest plans for 20,000 new homes over 15 years

  24-06-2026 11:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Liberal Democrat-run council agreed to move ahead with the final draft of its new Local Plan following years of delay
  
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• London grooming gangs investigation announced by national inquiry

  24-06-2026 11:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  Statutory inquiry to look at how how abuse by grooming gangs has been ‘identified and responded to’ in the capital
  
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• Which London shops and restaurants are closing during the heatwave?

  24-06-2026 11:33 via standard.co.uk
  
  Here’s a list of London outlets we know are closed or shutting early due to the heatwave
  
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• Old Kent Road 'link-up' chaos: Police make arrests as hundreds of teenagers crash birthday party

  24-06-2026 11:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  Ten arrested as chaotic scenes erupted just off Old Kent Road
  
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• London could lose one in seven parking spaces from ‘carspreading’

  24-06-2026 11:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  A think tank claims streets are becoming dominated by ‘oversized’ vehicles that cities ’simply weren’t designed for’
  
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• Grooming gangs inquiry to investigate London

  24-06-2026 11:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  London to be among the first places to be investigated by the Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
  
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• Donaldson trial ‘struck a blow’ for women and girls – Sir John Gillen

  24-06-2026 11:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former judge described a ‘sea change’ in sexual offence trials since his wide-ranging review of the system.
  
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• When will the London heatwave end? Capital under red extreme heat warning as temperatures to hit 37C

  24-06-2026 10:52 via standard.co.uk
  
  Londoners can expect days more of sweltering heat as the heatwave continues
  
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• Second ever red heat warning comes into force

  24-06-2026 10:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  It comes as temperatures could hit 40C on Wednesday and Thursday.
  
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• Wembley Stadium relaxes rules for Harry Styles gig during 37C heatwave

  24-06-2026 10:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  The One Direction star is in the middle of a 12-night residency at the London venue
  
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• London councils in legal challenge over affordable housing quota cut

  24-06-2026 10:16 via standard.co.uk
  
  A High Court action has been launched by Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Lewisham councils.
  
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• Rare red heat warning comes into force for second time ever

  24-06-2026 10:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  It comes as temperatures could hit 40C on Wednesday and Thursday.
  
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• London heatwave LIVE: Capital under rare red 'risk to life' warning as temperature tipped to hit 37C

  24-06-2026 10:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  London to shut up shop as heatwave intensifies with schools and offices closing amid ‘do not travel’ warnings - latest updates
  
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