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Hottest May day record broken as London area hits 33.5C
It comes a day after the highest May temperature was recorded in at least 79 years
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Shocking before and after photos as tenants leave London flat 'unrecognisable'
Two cleaners shared the photos after being called in to restore the home
West Ham relegation pictures show fans dejected after 14-year Premier League stay ends
West Ham fans and players were left heartbroken after their 14-year stay in the Premier League came to an end
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North London father of two becomes pro boxer at 47 in Tanzania
Ben Caunter flew all the way to Tanzania to fulfil his dream of becoming a professional boxer
Age you can leave a child home alone during half term holidays according to official guidelines
The NSPCC has shared official guidelines
'I quit £850 London box room for huge flat in Thailand for just £100 a month'
Rajna Uddin said her life is now better despite earning half of what she used to
'My husband went for years not knowing he had ADHD - then I realised I had it as well'
Roxanna wanted to learn how best she could help her husband with his ADHD before being diagnosed it with herself
The London Underground station with the longest escalator on TfL network
It's one of only 14 stations in the capital where escalators are the sole means of accessing the platforms
Life in London's 'happiest place to live' where the streets are spotless but parking is 'terrible'
Residents said they were generally happy with how the council ran services after the Lib Dems' complete sweep of the seats in the borough at the local elections
Not Brighton, Bournemouth or Margate - UK's 'best seaside town' with more than 20 independent shops
It's been named the best seaside spot in the UK to visit in 2026
Glamping between London and Cambridge with lake swimming and water slides
Located on the Hertfordshire-Essex border, Redricks Lakes offers open-water lake swimming, water slides, and lakeside glamping pods just a short train ride from London or Cambridge
Fire near Hackney Central causes train disruption with 60 firefighters at scene
Around 60 firefighters raced to a fire on Cottrill Gardens near Hackney Central as London train services faced severe disruption
The wild swimming spot less than half an hour from London perfect for heatwave
With sandy beaches and shallow waters for young kids, it's the perfect place to cool off
Tottenham Hotspur fans pack streets ahead of fight for Premier League survival - pictures
Tottenham Hotspur fans pack streets ahead of fight for Premier League survival - pictures
2027 bank holidays confirmed - see full list of official dates
It would be wise to get a head start on your planning
Croydon fruit and veg seller fined £100K after pigeon and rat droppings found on food
Pigeon droppings, rat droppings and gnawed food were among the inspector's findings
Is Channel 4's Murder on the Heath based on a true story?
The first part of the two-part special will be released tonight on Channel 4
Expert shares free easy method to cool down your house you may not have realised
This method allows rising hot air to escape
London May heatwave, how long it will last and exact dates of next one
Millions of Londoners will enjoy days of scorching sunshine
'Haunting' Blackheath murder explored in Channel 4 drama on TV tonight
An “extraordinary” true crime drama delves into a “messy world of blurred lines, fear, shame and violence”.