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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.

POLICE FOOTAGE SHOWS VIOLENT WATCH THIEF HIDING UNDER DUVET DURING ARRETS

Jason Wokeh, a violent watch thief who stole a Rolex watch valued at more than £10,000, was later arrested at his London home, screaming and attempting to hide under his duvet.
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AUTHORITIES NAME 14 YEAR OLD BOY TRAGICALLY KILLED IN WOOLWICH SHOOTING

A 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot in south-east London has been identified as Eghosa Ogbebor. Police were called to reports of gunfire on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich at approximately 15:40 BST on Thursday. Emergency services attended the scene, where paramedics attempted to save the teenager’s life. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the location. Authorities confirmed that his family has been notified.
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NIGEL FARAGE SACKS BUT REFUSES TO APOLOGISE FOR SIMON DUDLEY'S COMMENTS ON GRENFELL

Reform UK has dismissed its housing spokesperson after controversial remarks he made about the Grenfell Tower disaster sparked widespread criticism. Simon Dudley, who joined the party earlier this year after previously holding senior roles at Homes England and the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, came under fire comments made in an interview with Inside Housing magazine.
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EASTER YOUTH GATHERINGS AND LIN MEI’S RESPONSE — A FAILING SYSTEM OR MORAL PANIC?

It began with a simple message circulating on Snapchat. Teenagers were invited to meet at a basketball court in south London to mark the start of the Easter holidays. The tone was informal but suggestive: attendees were encouraged to bring their own cannabis and laughing gas, with the promise of a long night ahead. What followed quickly escalated beyond a casual gathering. Hundreds of young people turned up to the so-called “link-up” last Saturday before moving towards Clapham High Street.
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JAPAN FANS PRAISED AND RECOGNISED FOR RESPECTFUL ACT AT WEMBLEY STADIUM

Supporters of the Japan national football team captured global admiration after they were filmed staying behind to tidy up Wembley Stadium following their team’s historic 1-0 win against England, leaving their section spotless in a gesture that highlighted deeply rooted cultural values of respect, cleanliness and order that are widely practised in Japanese society and admired around the world.
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LONDON MAYOR SADIQ KHAN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST KANYE WEST HEADLINING WIRELESS

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has publicly criticised the decision for Kanye West, now known as Ye, to headline all three nights of this year’s Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park, saying the artist’s past offensive comments and actions are at odds with the values of the capital, and distancing City Hall from the choice, as backlash from political figures and community leaders grows over the booking.
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WOMAN WHO SLEPT WITH IDENTICAL TWINS TOLD IT’S ‘NOT POSSIBLE’ TO IDENTIFY BABY’S FATHER

A woman in the United Kingdom who had consensual sex with two identical twin brothers within a four‑day period while she was fertile has been told by a panel of Court of Appeal judges that, although one of the twins is the biological father of her child, current science cannot determine which one is the dad, leaving legal responsibility unresolved and sparking debate about the limitations of DNA testing and parental rights.
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ICELAND DRIVER ERUPTS IN AGGRESSIVE ROAD‑RAGE ROW WITH BUS DRIVER

An incident in High Wycombe involving a driver of an Iceland delivery van and a local bus driver escalated into a heated road‑rage confrontation, captured on video and circulated on social media. Tempers flared quickly and the Iceland driver launched into a tirade of threats, insults and challenges amid growing concern about aggressive driving behaviour across UK roads.
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MAN WANTED BY POLICE AFTER WALKING OUT OF CROYDON COURT DURING HEARING

Officers from the Metropolitan Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a man who vanished during a court appearance in Croydon, after leaving the building without authorisation in broad daylight.
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