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East London community emerges stronger from devastating wildfire

East London community emerges stronger from devastating wildfire

Wennington residents who have returned to their homes strike an upbeat mood a month on from blaze

Salman Rushdie: Man facing US court accused of stabbing author

Salman Rushdie: Man facing US court accused of stabbing author

Hadi Matar will appear at Chautauqua County Court in New York state.

Eighty-five students at London academy secure Oxbridge places

Eighty-five students at London academy secure Oxbridge places

Brampton Manor Academy in East Ham, London, has regularly witnessed its students take up Oxbridge places.

Harry on surprise trip to Mozambique to promote wildlife conservation

Harry on surprise trip to Mozambique to promote wildlife conservation

The duke was pictured in the beach-side town of Vilanculos.

Boys catching up to girls for A and A* grades this year

Boys catching up to girls for A and A* grades this year

The Girls’ Schools Association said it is ‘particularly thrilled to see girls thriving and to see boys catching up’.

Charities’ concerns at regional and schools gaps for disadvantaged pupils

Charities’ concerns at regional and schools gaps for disadvantaged pupils

A* and A grades in London rose by more than in the north-east of England.

Rail union bosses warn pay dispute will continue ‘for as long as it takes’

Rail union bosses warn pay dispute will continue ‘for as long as it takes’

A fresh strike by unions caused travel chaos on Thursday.

GB News announces ‘exciting new talent’ joining the channel

GB News announces ‘exciting new talent’ joining the channel

TV star Michael Portillo will launch his own show in the autumn.

Alleged US fugitive claims he’s ‘coughing up blood’ in prison

Alleged US fugitive claims he’s ‘coughing up blood’ in prison

The man claims to be called Arthur Knight but US prosecutors insist he is wanted fugitive Nicholas Rossi who is accused of rape.

‘Almost half of cancer deaths due to risk factors like smoking and drinking’

‘Almost half of cancer deaths due to risk factors like smoking and drinking’

Between 2010 and 2019, cancer deaths due to risk factors rose by 20.4% globally, increasing from 3.7 million to 4.45 million.

Self-driving vehicles ‘on UK roads by 2025’ under new Government plans

Self-driving vehicles ‘on UK roads by 2025’ under new Government plans

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has unveiled new Government plans to boost the rollout of self-driving technology.

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ ex-Fettes teacher who is missing believed dead

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ ex-Fettes teacher who is missing believed dead

Peter Coshan, 75, who worked at the Edinburgh school from 1972 until 2005, was reported missing last week.

British and Argentine Falklands veterans unite to scale Mont Blanc

British and Argentine Falklands veterans unite to scale Mont Blanc

Six climbers will undertake a six-day mission to summit the 15,774ft mountain in an effort to highlight a spirit of reconciliation.

Sadiq Khan blames spate of violence on school holidays, long days and heatwave

Sadiq Khan blames spate of violence on school holidays, long days and heatwave

The mayor of London was speaking after six homicides were reported in the capital in less than a week.

Missing nurse could be taking trains appearing dazed or confused, say police

Missing nurse could be taking trains appearing dazed or confused, say police

The Metropolitan Police said Owami Davies has been depressed and may turn to alcohol in the absence of her medication.

A-level trends: What this year’s results tell us

A-level trends: What this year’s results tell us

Spanish extends its lead, drama and music fight back, while English literature struggles.

Oxbridge ‘less flexible’ amid A-level grade inflation crackdown

Oxbridge ‘less flexible’ amid A-level grade inflation crackdown

Alison Downey, principal of Ark Putney Academy in London said high-achieving pupils are finding it tougher to get accepted into Oxford or Cambridge.

Benjamin Mendy told accuser ‘I have had sex with 10,000 women’, court hears

Benjamin Mendy told accuser ‘I have had sex with 10,000 women’, court hears

Mendy, 28, is accused of multiple sex offences against seven young women.

Building company director in court over wall-collapse death

Building company director in court over wall-collapse death

Married father and labourer Sasha Rudyy died while working on a site in Birmingham in May 2019.

Walsall College students ‘absolutely flying’ with HS2 jobs after T-level success

Walsall College students ‘absolutely flying’ with HS2 jobs after T-level success

The college celebrated T-level success during results day on Thursday.

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