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London train disruption live as Met Office extreme heat warning closes schools with 'don't travel' advice
Passengers are being urged to avoid all but essential rail travel as extreme heat triggers widespread disruption
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The 'hottest' part of London where the heatwave feels 'claustrophobic'
Workers say the area is crowded, hot and 'hard to be there'
Harry Styles fans gobsmacked after realising who was dancing next to them
Harry Styles fans have been flocking to Wembley Stadium for his Together, Together tour, and some were left absolutely gobsmacked after realising who was dancing right next to them in the crowd
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Buckingham Palace cancels Changing of the Guard thanks to extreme heat warning
The traditional ceremonies have been cancelled for the rest of today and tomorrow
West London gangster bragged 'this is my first Murder' found guilty of killing social media star
A West London gang rapper has been found guilty of killing a social media star - having told someone 'this is my first M' - said to be slang for murder.
'Inadequate' private London GP didn't even have a thermometer on site
The Fitzrovia Medical Clinic has been placed in special measures after the Care Quality Commission found patient safety was at risk
West London bar to stay open later for World Cup games despite 70-plus complaints from one resident
All bar one of 73 noise complaints made against L'Ami Jac were from someone living above the bar
New £1.5m Richmond project to make town centre a 'destination' as 'standing still not an option'
A new public square, play area, events and greenery are included in the plans
Amazing photos show Londoners sweating in 1976 heatwave exactly 50 years ago
Temperatures famously soared to 35.9C
Streatham High Road crash live updates as man fights for his life
A person was raced to A&E with a head injury, according to the London Ambulance Service
'No benefit whatsoever' - Croydon residents oppose plans to double high street betting terminals
Norbury residents say the high street has no need for another gambling venue, with several already operating within a few hundred yards of the proposed site
11 signs your cat is suffering heatstroke and how to treat it
Cats are desert animals - but they still suffer when the heat gets extreme
First look at £17m South London leisure centre transformation reopening next week
Activities and classes at the new and improved Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington will be bookable via Mytime Active, Bromley’s leisure provider
New update on cause of Bedford train crash that killed driver
A train driver who died in a crash near Bedford on Friday passed a red signal moments before the collision, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch said.
Sadiq Khan slammed for demanding new powers while 'failing to use authority he has'
The Mayor of London is being told to make better use of the powers already given to him which other Metro Mayors across the country have put into action
Police hunt for man with face and neck tattoos after woman 'thrown to floor' in Stanwell
There was a serious attack in a village just south of Heathrow on the border of Surrey and West London
I visited one of London's worst-rated lidos — just 1 thing disgusted me
I love the sunshine, I love summer and coming from New Zealand I thought I was prepared for what was to come.
Surprising mistake that's keeping you warm and not cool during heatwave
Temperatures across the UK are set to reach almost 40C
New Smithfield and Billingsgate market projected to open in 2029 - planned timeline until then
The historic markets are expected to relocate to a single facility on Albert Island in Newham
London airport warns passengers they could be denied boarding or face jail
Holidaymakers have been told failure to do one thing could leave them 'paying the price'