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Rain and thunderstorms to hit UK after summer of extreme heat and drought

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Angela Rayner tears up planning rules to encourage new homes boom near Tube and rail stations in London

‘Minimum density expectations’ will also make it easier for developers to build upwards to tackle the housing crisis in the capital and other cities

Evening Standard · Aug 16

UK house prices see biggest August drop since 2018 as sellers slash asking prices

The number of available homes for sale is also at a 12-year high for this time of year

The Independent UK · Aug 16

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Average price tag on a home plunges by £7,360 in August – Rightmove

The property website has also downgraded its house price forecast for 2026 amid the changing picture for mortgage rates and geopolitical uncertainty.

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Police appeal for witnesses after 19-year-old stabbed in central London

A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital following reports of a stabbing on Edgware Road at around 1.30pm

Evening Standard · Aug 16

Lens on Cambridge after Black professor's death amid scrutiny of his credentials

LONDON: The spotlight has now turned to the universities of Cambridge, Durham and Glasgow for allegedly overpromoting Jason Arday, and particularly to Cambridge, as the former professor’s death continues to dominate UK media coverage.

The Times of India · Aug 16

Couple in their 70s buy abandoned 160-year-old Cotswolds church for £175,000 as retirement project after leaving London, spend £370,000 renovating and now it’s worth £700,000

A couple in their 70s transformed a derelict 160-year-old church in the Cotswolds into a stylish two-bedroom holiday home. After buying it for £175,000, they spent £370,000 on the renovation, tackling damp, structural problems, conservation rules and a failing roof. The property now features a suspended glass bedroom pod, luxury…

The Times of India · Aug 16

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DS Penske finishes in style with a victory for Barnard

Taylor Barnard finally tasted victory in Formula E at Sunday's London E-Prix

Autosport · Aug 16

Pascal Wehrlein: Jaguar wanted to "destroy my race” in controversial London finale

An angry Wehrlein slammed Jaguar and da Costa as team tactics dominated the London finale

Motorsport · Aug 16

Jake Dennis: "Embarrassing" how Pascal Wehrlein became Formula E champion

ExCeL London held a manic Formula E title decider, where team orders and aggressive driving featured throughout

Motorsport · Aug 16

Ariana Grande ‘overwhelmed’ by deafening welcome before spotlight exit

The singer told fans she was overcome by the reception at London’s O2 Arena as she began the final 10 concerts of her Eternal Sunshine Tour ahead of an indefinite break from public life.

BANG Premier · Aug 16

John D Edwards obituary

Other lives: Painter and sculptor who gave immense personal support to people living with cancer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

The Guardian view on London’s social housing: pumping billions into the economy every year

Editorial: The provision of homes needs to be thought of as a service, not a commodity to be traded. It is vital economic infrastructure, so let’s make it affordable for all

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Man charged with arson after ‘around 10’ fires started in popular London park

It comes as unprecedented dry and hot conditions this summer have left Britain in tinderbox conditions with numerous wildfires across the country

The Independent UK · Aug 16

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Autosport · Aug 16

Formula E London E-Prix: Wehrlein takes second title despite no points in season finale

Pascal Wehrlein joins Jean-Eric Vergne as Formula E's only multiple champions

Evening Standard · Aug 16

Man charged with arson after 'around 10' fires started in popular London park

‘London Fire Brigade quickly extinguished around ten fires, all within London Fields’ - Met Police

Motorsport · Aug 16

Formula E London E-Prix: Pascal Wehrlein takes second title despite zero points in season finale

The Porsche driver has joined Jean-Eric Vergne as Formula E's only multiple champions

Evening Standard · Aug 16

London King's Cross trains chaos as damaged overhead wires causes major disruption

Several services to and from London King’s Cross have been cancelled

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International Business Times UK · Aug 16

'Protecting Herself or Controlling the Coverage': PR Expert Questions Ariana Grande Break

Ariana Grande will step back from public visibility after her London tour dates, and a PR expert warns her break could be seen as either self‑protection or an attempt to control the narrative.

Evening Standard · Aug 16

London lidos chaos as brawls force increase in security during heatwaves

Anti-social incidents at capital’s outdoor pools have spread during the record not summer

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution

Benjamin Franklin's son William was buried in London following his death in 1813, more than three decades after he was forced to leave America

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Andy Burnham has barely acknowledged the climate crisis. If only Britain’s workers had that luxury

Nurses collapsing, builders with heatstroke, bus drivers in cabs that reach 44C. The new PM wanted to spend the summer talking about the cost of living – he should change his plans, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Evening Standard · Aug 16

North London residents demand crackdown on 'dangerous' biker meet-ups

Every Friday evening bikers get together on the same north London street, causing huge disruption to residents

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Dining across the divide: ‘At one point she said, “I don’t want to offend you, but you seem quite privileged”’

A trainee accountant and a company director had differing views on opportunities for young people, but could they find common ground on the new prime minister?

The Economic Times · Aug 16

What Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Sachin Tendulkar see in Purple Style Labs IPO? Here’s what DRHP reveals

Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Sachin Tendulkar are among investors in Purple Style Labs, the parent of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, which is gearing up for a ₹660 crore IPO by August-end. The company has received Sebi approval and has expanded from an online platform into physical retail, with 14…

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