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Sir Mo Farah prepares for his final London Marathon with low-key showing in Gabon

The big race in England takes place on 23 April

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023

Person struck by train on major Edinburgh line as emergency services rush to scene

Rail provider LNER issued an update to passengers travelling between the capital and London on Saturday morning after a pedestrian was tragically struck by a train on the major line

Edinburgh Live · Apr 8, 2023

Boy, 16, released on bail after schoolgirl killed in London flat fire

Metropolitan Police are treating the fire as arson

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023

Arteta Preparing Arsenal Players for Anfield ‘Jungle'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is preparing his players to take their Premier League title charge to the Anfield "jungle" as they look to end a marathon winless run at the home of Liverpool. Arsenal have not won at Anfield in the Premier League since their 2-0 victory in the 2012-13…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

Bidding wars: inside the super-charged fight for rental properties

Facing high demand and low supply, there is often only 48 hours to strike a deal. With some hopefuls paying £50,000 upfront to secure a home

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2023

‘This is where people with staggering wealth end up’: who will buy Britain’s most expensive house?

2-8A Rutland Gate in Knightsbridge, London is on the market again – yours for just £200m. The story of the mansion – which has been empty for years – is a lesson in how London has been captured by the super-rich

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2023

Daisy Ridley set to return as Jedi Rey in one of three upcoming Star Wars films

Daisy Ridley will return as main protagonist Rey after Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy confirmed three new films were in the pipeline at the Star Wars Celebration event in London on Friday

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

Dover travel chaos: I travelled to Calais on Good Friday so you didn’t have to

‘Crossing the River Medway coincided with someone opening an overpoweringly pungent snack, which seems to be infused with weapons-grade garlic. The mood on board darkened’

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

Aldi shoppers stunned after spotting security nets placed over tubs of Lurpak

One Aldi store in Kidbrooke, south east London, put security nets over its £5 tubs of Lurpak, leaving customers stunned and shocked when they went about their weekly shops

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

The best spots in the UK where to enjoy the Spring sunshine

From hidden gems to underrated areas of natural beauty, discover the best places to enjoy as the months get warmer

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023