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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.

TRANSGENDER GIRLS TOLD TO LEAVE GUIDES BY SEPTEMBER AS MEMBERSHIP LIMITS TO THOSE ASSIGNED FEMALE AT BIRTH

Trans girls and young women will no longer be able to join Girlguiding, after the organisation confirmed a policy shift following recent legal developments. The decision, made in December, means trans girls will not be offered membership across youth sections including Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.
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LIVERPOOL PASTOR CONVICTED OF SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN

A 34-year-old pastor has been sentenced after being found guilty of multiple sexual offences involving underage girls, with the case spanning several years and multiple locations across England.
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DRUG DEALER WHO CRASHED CAR THEN KILLED FEMALE PEDESTRIAN SENTENCED TO 21 YEARS IN PRISON

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison after carrying out a fatal and unprovoked attack on a woman in Leicester. Chukwuemeka Ahanonu drove the wrong way along a busy city road before crashing and overturning his BMW near Leicester Royal Infirmary on 24 June 2025. Shortly after fleeing the wreckage, he launched a violent assault on 56-year-old Nila Patel, who had just stepped off a bus and was speaking on the phone to a friend as she walked home.
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"MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT STAR" MEL SCHILLING DIES AGED 54 AFTER CANCER BATTLE

Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling has died aged 54 following a battle with cancer.
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AMBULANCE ARSON ATTACK IN LONDON BEING TREATED AS ANTI-SEMITIC HATE CRIME

An arson attack targeting ambulances owned by a Jewish charity in north London is being treated as a suspected antisemitic hate crime, with counter-terrorism officers leading the investigation, according to reports by the Metropolitan Police.
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PASSERBY CONFRONTS TFL WORKER AFTER HE CALLS ELDERLY WOMAN ‘A FOOL’ DURING DIRECTIONS DISPUTE

A viral video capturing a tense exchange between a TfL worker and an elderly woman has sparked widespread debate online after a passerby stepped in to challenge the worker’s behaviour. The clip shows the staff member appearing frustrated while giving directions, before calling the woman “a fool”, prompting immediate backlash from viewers.
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DIETICIAN WHO FAKED CREDENTIALS FOR SENIOR NHS ROLE STRUCK OFF AFTER NOT KNOWING BASIC ANATOMY

A hospital dietitian who lacked basic anatomical knowledge—including the ability to identify the position of the intestines or explain the function of the gallbladder—secured a role at a major UK hospital after providing misleading information during the hiring process. Ifenyinwa Ndulue-Nonso was dismissed in August 2024 following an internal investigation that revealed significant gaps in her understanding of fundamental medical concepts and patient care practices.
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TEEN FOOTBALLER, 16, KILLED AND FRIEND LEFT IN A COMA AFTER E-BIKE EXPLODES IN FLAT

A teenage boy has tragically died and his close friend remains in a critical condition after a suspected e-bike explosion sparked a devastating fire at a flat in south London. Sixteen-year-old Tommy Ballay-Dean, described as a talented and much-loved young footballer, lost his life after a blaze broke out at a home on Coopers Road in Southwark on Wednesday afternoon.
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LIME UNVEILS NEW E BIKE DESIGNED TO BE MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR WOMEN RIDERS

Lime has introduced a new smaller e bike designed to be easier to ride, with features aimed at making cycling more accessible for women. The updated bikes will launch in Oxford and Milton Keynes first, before arriving in London next month.
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