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Wimbledon 2026 weather: Will it stay dry during the opening week?

The heatwave may be over, but more hot weather is forecast for SW19 over the next fortnight

Evening Standard

‘Driven by extreme heat’: London Ambulance Service records highest number of life-threatening emergencies ever

Temperatures soared to a record high for June on Wednesday as health services struggled to cope

The Independent UK

Thief tells police ‘you’re lucky I’m not grooming girls’ after London crime spree

The court heard Neville Stanbury has 50 previous convictions stretching back more than 30 years

The Independent UK

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London bus destroyed by fire on hottest June day on record as heatwave grips UK

A double-decker bus in London burst into flames on the hottest June day on record.

The Independent UK

Heatwave sparks record number of life-threatening emergencies in London, paramedics reveal

London Ambulance Service responded to a record 642 category one calls on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Grupo Frontera Packs Its Accordions for a First Tour at Europe's Marquee Stages

Grupo Frontera's "Triste Pero Bien C*brón Tour" is bringing norteño-cumbia to Paris, London, Barcelona, Zurich and Madrid — proof that regional Mexican music has gone truly global.

Latin Times

Key Glasgow trains axed as 38C heatwave sparks UK rail chaos

All Avanti West Coast trains from Glasgow Central to London Euston have been cancelled after a "danger to life" warning was issued amid…

The National (Scotland)

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“The only band ever once again prove why no one else matters”: Alexisonfire dominate London co-headliner with Billy Talent as they celebrate 20 years of post-hardcore classics

Billy Talent bring the production values, before Alexisonfire deliver a momentous set featuring time-tested songs, deep cuts and a live debut

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London 'cauldron': Oxford Street and Regent Street hit 56C amid record heatwave

Thermal camera images reveal extreme heat on London’s streets

Evening Standard

The London Underground line that is nearly 40C during the heatwave

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The Independent UK

Major housebuilder urges Burnham to ditch stamp duty and slash red tape if he becomes PM

New government should slash stamp duty to zero for first-time buyers

The Independent UK

Bank of America names new Southeast Asia investment banking head, memo shows

Bank of America has appointed Dominic Tan as its new head of Southeast Asia investment banking, a role he will juggle alongside his existing responsibilities for Asia Pacific consumer and retail investment banking. Tan, who joined BofA in 2020, will relocate to Singapore in the third quarter. This move sees…

The Economic Times

Hosepipe ban closes in on London as millions in commuter belt under water restrictions

In Kent, South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban as temperatures soar to above 35C

Evening Standard

Red heat warning extended as UK braced for more record-breaking temperatures

The Met Office has extended its extreme heat alert into Friday for London and parts of east and south-east England.

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London Transport Museum to be refurbished ahead of 50th anniversary

The Covent Garden attraction will get a new entrance and extra 500 sqm of gallery space

Evening Standard

Bill Gates' Russian lover and the mystery over her visit to London's City Hall

The billionaire Microsoft co-founder accused paedophile financier Epstein of plotting to blackmail him over his extramarital affairs

Evening Standard

Which London tourist attractions are closed in the heatwave? Full list of sites disrupted by hot weather

Tower Bridge, the Cutty Sark and the Young V&A museum are among the sites closed due to the scorching temperatures

The Economic Times

Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action

London's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warming. As temperatures soared, officials warned of increasing dangers, with Asian nations identified as particularly vulnerable. Experts stressed the need for accelerated climate action and significant investment…

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Moment London bus bursts into flames in Westbourne Park during record heatwave

Dramatic footage shows the double decker bus ablaze at the west London bus depot

Euronews

Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C

A powerful heatwave swept across Europe, stretching from France to Spain and Belgium and pushing temperatures towards 39C, raising concerns about public safety and pressure on infrastructure.

The Guardian - UK

‘Rude, heavy-drinking and a committed communist’: the Frida Kahlo you can’t buy in the gift shop

The artist’s likeness has become a symbol of resistance and heroism – but the truth is more complicated. As a major exhibition opens in London, has brand Frida obscured the real Kahlo?

Evening Standard

Three London schools shortlisted for World's Best School prize – the most of any city in the world

The capital has the more shortlisted entries than any other city globally, with schools in Swiss Cottage, Mayfair and Southwark all in the running

The Guardian - UK

In which decade was this drag queen photographed? Find out in the Art Fund museum of the year quiz

In the final instalment of our five quizzes, the V&A Storehouse in London set 15 fiendish questions to test your knowledge of their collection

Evening Standard

New £7.5billion homes tax on London backed by Andy Burnham: How would it affect your area?

Hundreds of thousands of Londoners could see their property tax bill increase by £1,000 a year, with many more seeing smaller rises

Evening Standard

One million London homes and schools at risk of overheating as Sadiq Khan launches hot weather plan

Heat Ready London is a city-wide strategy designed to help the capital adapt and better prepare for future heatwaves

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