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LONDON ROCKED WITH THUNDERSTORMS AND FLASH FLOODINGS OVERNIGHT

London was hit by a dramatic overnight thunderstorm that unleashed thousands of lightning strikes, torrential rain, and widespread flooding across parts of the capital. The intense storm system moved through the city during the early hours of Tuesday morning, surprising many residents and forecasters alike. Thunder rumbled across London for several hours, while heavy downpours left roads submerged and disrupted transport services.

SCHOOLS TO BAN FRIED FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN NUGGETS AND FISH & CHIPS

Schools across England are set for a major overhaul of meal standards under new government proposals aimed at tackling childhood obesity and improving nutrition, with deep-fried foods such as chicken nuggets and fish & chips to be removed from menus, while sugary snacks, processed items and high fat options face strict new limits in canteens nationwide.
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GRACE LADOJA MAKES HISTORY WITH NIKE'S FIRST TRAINER DESIGNED BY AN AFRICAN WOMAN

When Grace Ladoja founded Homecoming Festival in 2018, her vision was clear: to create a meaningful cultural space where the Nigerian diaspora could reconnect with home. What began as a grassroots initiative has since evolved into one of Africa’s most influential cultural platforms, drawing creatives from across the globe to celebrate music, fashion, art and sport.
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SISTER, AGED 6 AND 4, HONOURED BY THE LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR SAVING THEIR MUM'S LIFE

Two young sisters from Croydon have been recognised by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) after their calm and courageous actions helped save their mother’s life during a medical emergency. Six-year-old Pearl sprang into action last summer when her mother, Carole, suddenly collapsed at home after suffering a seizure caused by a serious brain bleed. ‍
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UK WORKING ON MAJOR PLAN TO PREPARE COUNTRY FOR WAR

The UK government is reportedly working on a renewed, modernised strategy aimed at preparing the entire nation for the possibility of conflict. The updated framework would not only involve the armed forces, but also extend to emergency services, healthcare systems, infrastructure, and key industries—marking a broad, society-wide approach to national defence.
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GB NEWS UNDER FIRE OVER REMARKS ON RAPPERS AMID WIRELESS CONTROVERSY

GB News has faced backlash after a live discussion on Kanye West’s Wireless Festival controversy escalated when 17 year old Kiki Turner, daughter of presenter Bev Turner, made comments about Drake’s lyrics, while Andrew Pierce added further remarks about rap culture, prompting widespread criticism online over broadcast standards and the handling of serious allegations during live television debate.
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CHEF WHO KEPT FISH IN BATH NEXT TO TOILET BEFORE SELLING TO UK SUPERMARKETS IN READY MEALS AVOIDS JAIL

A chef who kept mackerel in a bath located just inches from a toilet at a commercial kitchen before the fish was used in ready meals sold to major UK supermarkets has avoided an immediate prison sentence, after a judge heard evidence of his personal circumstances and issues around management at the business, a case that has prompted widespread disgust among consumers and commentators alike.
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WIRELESS CLAIMS PEPSI APPROVED KANYE BEFORE WITHDRAWING SPONSORSHIP

Wireless Festival organiser Melvin Benn has said that major sponsor Pepsi originally approved Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, as the headliner for the 2026 event before withdrawing its support amid intense public and political backlash, a development that has played out alongside praise from Jewish community leaders for the UK government’s decision to ban West from entering the country due to concerns about antisemitism.
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WIRELESS FESTIVAL CANCELS EVENT AFTER UK BANS KANYE WEST ENTRY

Organisers of the 2026 Wireless Festival have announced the cancellation of the event after the UK government declined to allow headliner Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, to enter the country, saying his presence “would not be conducive to the public good” following widespread criticism of his past antisemitic remarks and controversial actions that ignited a fierce backlash from politicians, community leaders and sponsors alike.
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ARMED POLICE BAG LEFT ON LONDON STREET SPARKS INVESTIGATION WITH FIVE OFFICERS SUSPENDED

Five Metropolitan Police officers have been removed from frontline duties after a bag containing firearms was left on a London street near Sadiq Khan’s home. The incident is now under urgent review.
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