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AREV Saint-Tropez opens as largest-pool hotel in the town
Spanish designer Luis Bustamante reimagines former Lou Troupelan site with red, white and blue palette and 35 rooms
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Oil prices fall as Donald Trump signals Iran peace deal
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English FA to withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino
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Tony Livesey leaves BBC Radio 5 Live following David Sullivan allegations
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NatureScot refuses 2026 guga hunt licence over gannet population concerns
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Farage proposes Royal Navy to intercept Channel migrant boats under Reform plan
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England and Wales record driest July since 1836, Met Office confirms
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Archaeologists recover near-complete V1 flying bomb engine in Kent marsh
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Brentwood Brick Festival brings Lego celebration to Brentwood Centre on 16 August
Speed building, scavenger hunts and rare sets will be on offer for visitors of all ages
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WorldTfL extends 91 bus to Wood Green via Haringey Heartlands from 1 August
Transport for London has altered three bus routes serving Haringey Heartlands, effective 1 August. The 91 now runs from Crouch End Broadway to Wood Green, the N91 serves the area at night, and the 232 ends at Coburg Road. The changes aim to improve access for residents of the car-free regeneration zone.
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Harold Hill man jailed for Dagenham café burglary and bail breach
Roy Williams of Harold Hill was sentenced to six months in prison for burgling Café Sinani in Dagenham on 20 May and failing to surrender to custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on 20 July. The court cited his disregard for court orders.
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WorldFire damages six hectares of grassland in North Ockendon, Havering
A fire burned six hectares of grassland and shrubbery near Fen Lane, North Ockendon, on 3 August 2026. Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters attended, bringing the fire under control by 12:48 PM. The cause remains under investigation.
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WorldNightingale Cancer Support Charity raises £14,000 at annual golf day
Nearly £14,000 was raised for the Nightingale Cancer Support Charity at its annual golf day in Enfield. The event, held at Crews Hill Golf Course, included 96 golfers and featured former Tottenham Hotspur players, with funds supporting local cancer patients through community donations.
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WorldCommotion in the Ocean event brings bubble shows and mermaids to Palace Gardens
Palace Gardens Shopping Centre in Enfield will host a free family event on 5 August 2026, featuring bubble shows, mermaid performers, stilt-walking lobsters and a craft workshop for children. The event runs from 11am to 3pm in Pearsons Square.
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WorldSutton Council receives HMO expansion plan for Beddington riverside bungalow
Sutton Council has validated a planning application to convert a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Beddington into an eight-room shared house, with a side extension and outbuilding changes. The proposal affects a bungalow on Wandle Bank, near the River Wandle.
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WorldPower cut causes traffic signal failure on A25 near Sevenoaks
A power cut on 3 August 2026 disabled traffic signals at the A25 and M25 junction near Sevenoaks, Kent. National Highways issued updates as drivers faced delays, though the duration of the outage remains unclear.
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WorldDisabled Sutton tenant trapped in fly-infested flat for years
A 45-year-old disabled woman in St Helier says she has been left in a vermin-infested first-floor flat for years, despite repeated requests to Sutton Housing Partnership for a move or adaptations. The council and housing provider say they are working with her but demand for homes is at a record high.
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WorldFour London men jailed over Plymouth acid murder linked to £120,000 drug debt
Four London men have been sentenced for their roles in the fatal acid attack on Danny Cahalane in Plymouth. The crime was linked to a £120,000 drug debt owed to an overseas boss. Two received life sentences for murder, while two others were jailed for manslaughter and related offences.
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WorldManchester United to field new midfielder Tielemans in Stockholm friendly
Manchester United will start Youri Tielemans in their friendly against Atlético Madrid in Stockholm, marking the £35m signing’s first appearance since joining from Aston Villa. Benjamin Sesko is injured, while Tyler Fredricson has left the club.
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WorldLondon Fire Brigade sends crews to Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell
London Fire Brigade has deployed six appliances to assist Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service in tackling a 150-hectare wildfire near Leiston, close to the Sizewell B nuclear power station. Around 50 people have been evacuated, and power has been cut to 116 customers.
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WorldSixty firefighters tackle Rainham wildfire near Berwick Pond Road
Sixty firefighters and eight engines responded to a wildfire near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham on 30 July 2026. The London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control by 5.12pm, though crews remained on site to tackle remaining flames.
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Georgia father sentenced to prison for Apalachee High School shooting
A Georgia judge has sentenced Colin Gray to prison for his role in the Apalachee High School shooting. The 55-year-old was convicted of murder and manslaughter after prosecutors argued he failed to monitor his son, who used a rifle gifted by his father to kill four people.
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WorldIran missile strike on US base in Jordan prompts US air raids inside Iran
Iran launched a missile strike on a United States base in Jordan earlier this week, leading Washington to resume air strikes inside Iran. Analysts say Iran's weakened air defences and sanctions‑hit economy make a limited conflict more attractive than a ceasefire, while the disruption could affect global shipping routes.
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WorldMigrant influx in Ceuta overwhelms local resources
Hundreds of migrants have entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco over the last week. Local leader Juan Jesús Vivas warned that the surge is creating a humanitarian and security emergency, as reception centres for unaccompanied minors exceed their intended capacity.
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WorldBromley music teacher banned after child abuse images conviction
A former Bromley Youth Music Trust piano teacher, 75, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after pleading guilty to making and distributing indecent images of children. He taught for a year after his arrest before informing the trust, which then referred his case to regulators.
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Two firefighters killed as Crete wildfires force mass evacuations
Two firefighters died while tackling blazes near Krya Vrysi on Crete, where winds reached 125km/h. Around 8,000 people were evacuated from their homes overnight as wildfires destroyed property and agricultural land in the Rethymno region during the peak tourism season.
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WorldRussian missile likely struck field in eastern Poland
A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely crashed into a field near Tarnawa Kolonia in eastern Poland on Thursday. The missile left a 10-metre crater but caused no casualties. Polish military officials detected the object at 03:40 GMT and dispatched an F-16 fighter jet to intercept it.
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WorldHarrow Village Show Celebrates 40 Years with 80s Theme
Harrow's Headstone Manor and Museum will host its annual Village Show on August 31, marking 40 years as a public venue. The event will embrace a 1980s theme with live performances, craft stalls, food, and a horticultural competition.
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WorldFive killed in Russian missile strike near Kryvyi Rih
At least five members of the Voronov family died after a Russian ballistic missile destroyed a home in Radushne, near Kryvyi Rih. The attack, which occurred alongside a massive wave of Russian strikes, also resulted in a missile crash in eastern Poland.
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