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• Morgan McSweeney says Labour was not prepared for government in first interview

  02-07-2026 14:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  In his first media interview, Morgan McSweeney said he was speaking publicly because he needed to ‘move on to a new chapter’ in his life.
  
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• England v Mexico World Cup game could finish after 4am in nightmare scenario for London fans

  03-07-2026 17:21 via standard.co.uk
  
  Thousands of fans across London and the rest of the UK will be staying up late - but the game could go on long after the expected 3am finish
  
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• Killer of Henry Nowak seeking to appeal against conviction and sentence

  03-07-2026 17:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  Vickrum Digwa was jailed for a minimum of 21 years in June.
  
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• No stone will be left unturned to get justice for Lyra McKee, sister says

  03-07-2026 17:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  Three man have been found not guilty of murdering the journalist in Londonderry in 2019.
  
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• ‘No one does more than’ EU for people of Gaza, says von der Leyen

  03-07-2026 16:42 via standard.co.uk
  
  Ursula von der Leyen said there was a lot of activity by senior EU figures on Israel-Gaza, but no consensus on how to proceed.
  
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• Seven worst airports for EU border check chaos according to Ryanair

  03-07-2026 16:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  Ryanair says seven airports are experiencing ‘major disruptions’ due to the new EES checks
  
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• Police appeal for witnesses to shooting and stabbing in west London

  03-07-2026 16:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  The victim’s injuries were initially considered to be life-threatening but he has since made a full-recovery
  
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• The murder of Lyra McKee sparked outrage around the world

  03-07-2026 16:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old journalist and author was shot dead by dissident republicans while watching a riot in the Creggan area of Londonderry.
  
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• Timeline of dissident republican activity

  03-07-2026 16:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Dissident republicans have been blamed for the shots fired at police in Londonderry on April 18 2019 that killed journalist Lyra McKee.
  
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• Eljamel Inquiry expected to go ahead in September following delay

  03-07-2026 16:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  The first hearings in the Eljamel Inquiry were scheduled to start in April but were delayed due to building safety concerns at the venue.
  
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• Usain Bolt and Joseph Fiennes among stars at day five of Wimbledon

  03-07-2026 15:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  Former prime minister Rishi Sunak was also in attendance at the tennis tournament.
  
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• Three men not guilty of murder of Lyra McKee

  03-07-2026 15:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  A judge has delivered her judgment in the long-running trial at Belfast Crown Court.
  
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• Edward hands daughter gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at palace celebration

  03-07-2026 15:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  The current Duke of Edinburgh received his own gold DofE award from his father Philip at St James’s Palace in 1986.
  
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• Only ONE Wetherspoon pub in London is staying open for England's 1am World Cup match against Mexico

  03-07-2026 15:44 via standard.co.uk
  
  Staffing issues and depleted beer stocks means hundreds of pubs in London won’t be open for the game
  
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• Putting cones on statues is in good humour but a safety hazard, says councillor

  03-07-2026 15:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  People in Edinburgh have been warned against imitating Glasgow by putting cones on the heads of statues.
  
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• Full list of London pubs staying open for England vs Mexico World Cup clash at 1am on Monday

  03-07-2026 15:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  Check The Standard’s list of pubs staying open for the England v Mexico game, which kicks off at 1am on Monday UK time
  
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• Council tax bombshell: Bills 'to rise 54%' in flagship London borough hit by Labour funding reforms

  03-07-2026 15:22 via standard.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: Westminster is having to plug a £100 million funding shortfall and will also have to cut services to balance its books
  
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• Jury begin deliberations in murder trial over death of 15-year-old in Glasgow

  03-07-2026 14:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  Two teenagers are accused of murdering Amen Teklay in a sword attack.
  
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• William joins Taylor Swift’s fiance Travis Kelce on New Heights podcast

  03-07-2026 14:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  The prince joked about receiving an invitation to the wedding of the summer during a radio interview in May.
  
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• Government in talks with Pakistan about grooming gang ringleader case

  03-07-2026 14:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  Reports have suggested Pakistan might not accept Shabir Ahmed because he had previously renounced his citizenship.
  
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• Journalist stalked George Osborne and wife in 'campaign to ruin our lives'

  03-07-2026 13:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  Lydia Suffield reported the couple to social services and nearly caused their wedding to be cancelled
  
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• Barking council reveals 'ambitious' new social housing plan to tackle overcrowding

  03-07-2026 13:14 via standard.co.uk
  
  There are 4,000 families currently on the housing register in the borough
  
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• Journalist who stalked George Osborne and his wife spared jail

  03-07-2026 12:59 via standard.co.uk
  
  Lydia Suffield was handed a 22-week prison sentence, suspended for two years.
  
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• What is Wimbledon's dog policy and why is Aryna Sabalenka so upset about it?

  03-07-2026 12:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Belarusian world no.1 has made a desperate plea to tournament official to change the rules
  
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• E-moped recalled due to fire risk concerns following fire in London underground car park

  03-07-2026 12:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Owners have been urged to stop using the e-moped immediately and disconnect it from any power source
  
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• Murder accused ‘did not lay finger’ on Amen Teklay, lawyer tells court

  03-07-2026 12:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 have been on trial accused of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay.
  
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• Full list of London pubs staying open for England v Mexico World Cup clash at 1am on Monday

  03-07-2026 12:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  Check the Standard’s list of pubs staying open for the England v Mexico game, which kicks off at 1am on Monday UK time
  
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• Sadiq Khan slams wave of 'vile' online racism towards England World Cup players: 'It's out of control'

  03-07-2026 12:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  ‘The amount of online racism directed at World Cup players, including the England squad, is out of control,’ says the London Mayor
  
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• Police chiefs condemn timing of decision to let pubs stay open for England match

  03-07-2026 11:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  The National Police Chiefs’ Council also asked England fans to be considerate to others and drink ‘sensibly’ during the game.
  
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• Locals fear McDonald's 5am closing plan will put 'extra strain' on police

  03-07-2026 11:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  Residents are opposing the plan, saying the town centre is already ‘plagued’ with McDonald’s debris
  
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