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• Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations against her father - read her full statement

  23-10-2026 13:02 via The Standard News
  
  The Duchess of Sussex says she was made aware of ‘disturbing allegations’ against her father in 2018
  
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• Trump fixates on grass and algae in 'most bizarre' midterm elections speech

  03-11-2026 08:05 via The Standard News
  Democrat opponents criticised the US president’s ‘pathetic closing message’ ahead of the crunch ballots
  
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• US midterms 2026: Last-ditch appeal for Americans in London to vote in 'referendum on Trump'

  03-11-2026 07:32 via The Standard News
  
  US president faces losing House of Representatives and possibly the Senate
  
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• Undercover police snare Tube fare dodgers in major crackdown at London stations

  03-11-2026 07:00 via The Standard News
  
  Plain-clothed British Transport Police officers are being deployed at fare-evasion hotspots across London's transport network
  
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• King to speak about slavery with ‘unflinching honesty’ at Commonwealth summit

  03-11-2026 06:14 via The Standard News
  
  The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), being hosted by Antigua and Barbuda, has attracted global attention.
  
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• Funeral to be held for Irish Olympic star Ciara Mageean

  03-11-2026 03:45 via The Standard News
  
  Praise for Mageean’s sporting achievements as well as sadness at her untimely passing has come from across the island of Ireland.
  
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• Nearly 200 Met Police officers barred from service in the past year

  03-11-2026 01:05 via The Standard News
  
  The Met Police had the highest number of officers added to the official barred list
  
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• Sam Fender’s John Lewis ad and the Rolling Stones covers that have come before

  03-11-2026 01:01 via The Standard News
  
  The Stones, fronted by Sir Mick Jagger, have seen their music translated into different languages and genres.
  
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• 'New era for London nightlife' as Sadiq Khan wins major powers to intervene in licensing decisions

  03-11-2026 01:01 via The Standard News
  
  The new powers granted by Andy Burnham’s government will allow the London Mayor to overrule council licensing decisions
  
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• Mahmood defends migration reform package against accusations of U-turn

  03-11-2026 01:01 via The Standard News
  
  Under the revised plans, foreign care workers who meet their visa conditions and earn at least £25,000 a year will now only have to wait five years.
  
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• Kristin Scott Thomas stars in festive John Lewis jaunt with toy dog Pickles

  03-11-2026 01:01 via The Standard News
  
  Dame Kristin and Pickles, voiced by Paul Whitehouse, take off on a tuk-tuk ride around London to find a better gift than cash inside a Christmas card.
  
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• Getting your RDA (recommended dose of art) can transform wellbeing – study

  03-11-2026 01:01 via The Standard News
  
  Visiting art galleries and museums regularly can help cut depression, lower stress and improve health, according to research.
  
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• David Bowie showcase to give fans chance to ‘step inside’ late star’s mind

  03-11-2026 01:01 via The Standard News
  
  Personal items, photographs, music, and other media connected to the musician will be showcased.
  
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• 25th anniversary of PSNI a ‘moment to look back with great pride’

  03-11-2026 01:01 via The Standard News
  
  Chief Constable Jon Boutcher was speaking ahead of a major conference on policing in Belfast.
  
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• Idris Elba sympathises with King after Charles drenched by rain on Antigua trip

  03-11-2026 00:50 via The Standard News
  
  The two men met unexpectedly at a popular historical tourist attraction in Antigua.
  
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• PM denies claims offer of slavery apology talks made things difficult for King

  03-11-2026 00:23 via The Standard News
  
  The two men met in Antigua where the King will deliver the keynote address opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
  
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• Terrifying to scratch surface of violence against women, says Camilla

  02-11-2026 23:49 via The Standard News
  
  The Queen gave a speech to delegates at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
  
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• PM’s Commonwealth ‘debt reset’ plan after opening door to slavery apology

  02-11-2026 23:35 via The Standard News
  
  The Prime Minister will argue work to support member states amid rising global interest rate costs must include non-G7 donors and the private sector.
  
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• CCTV appeal launched after woman sexually assaulted on Tube in east London

  02-11-2026 23:05 via The Standard News
  
  A woman was sexually assaulted on board the Central line train at 8.05am on September 29
  
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• Trump says midterms most important ‘in our lifetime’ as voters head to polls

  02-11-2026 22:28 via The Standard News
  
  Democrat opponents criticised the US president’s ‘pathetic closing message’ ahead of the crunch November 3 ballots.
  
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• 'Another Windrush': Labour MP sounds alarm over Mahmood's new immigration rules

  02-11-2026 22:06 via The Standard News
  
  Labour MP Dianne Abbott and the Home Secretary have locked horns over Mahmood’s new immigration reforms
  
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• King chats with Sir Idris Elba during unexpected meeting in Antigua

  02-11-2026 22:05 via The Standard News
  
  Charles and the actor were attending separate events at a popular tourist attraction.
  
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• Sorry about the prime minister, Idris Elba says to King as they meet in Antigua

  02-11-2026 20:52 via The Standard News
  
  It is not clear if actor Sir Idris was referring to Andy Burnham.
  
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• King and Queen view slavery artefacts during Antigua and Barbuda visit

  02-11-2026 19:41 via The Standard News
  
  Charles and Camilla toured the museum at Antigua’s Government House, once a symbol of British colonial oppression for Antiguans.
  
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• 'Heartbreaking': Anguish of London residents forced out of tower blocks over 'life-threatening' crack

  02-11-2026 19:39 via The Standard News
  
  Correspondence sent to residents in the towers says that the condition of a concrete slab could lead to the collapse of the buildings
  
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• 'Heartbreaking': Anguish of London residents forced out of tower blocks over 'dangerous' crack

  02-11-2026 19:39 via The Standard News
  
  Correspondence sent to residents in the towers says that the condition of a concrete slab could lead to the collapse of the buildings
  
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• 'Heartbreaking': Anguish and anger of London residents forced out of tower blocks over 'life-threatening' crack

  02-11-2026 19:39 via The Standard News
  
  Correspondence sent to residents in the towers says that the condition of a concrete slab could lead to the collapse of the buildings
  
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• Lockhart quits DUP after clash with leadership over response to Drumcree dispute

  02-11-2026 19:19 via The Standard News
  
  The Upper Bann MP will sit as an independent unionist in the House of Commons.
  
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• Westminster market traders face pitch fee rises of up to 90 per cent

  02-11-2026 19:08 via The Standard News
  
  Vendors have warned they are already struggling as Westminster Council considers major hikes to trading charges
  
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• 'Dangerous levels of noise' on three London Underground lines

  02-11-2026 18:59 via The Standard News
  
  Passengers on three Tube lines have been exposed to the notorious "tunnel screech" at levels of more than 100 decibels (dB)
  
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