04/09/2024
A shooter at a Georgia high school killed four people and injured at least nine on Wednesday, authorities said.
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A shooter at a Georgia high school killed four people and injured at least nine on Wednesday, authorities said.
Kimberlee Singler is accused of killing two of her children and attempting to kill a third in Colorado
Clarkson has stopped working with former Top Gear co-stars after 22 years
The 63-year-old, from Portsmouth, is believed to have killed himself seven days after filming for the ITV show in May 2019
The mayor has urged the Government to ensure none of the companies criticised in the inquiry’s report are given future public contracts
Around 70 firefighters tackled a blaze on the ninth and 10th floors of the block in Rosenthal Road, Catford
Three arrested on suspicion of selling counterfeit goods and money laundering
Perry and Brand were married for just 14 months before their relationship ended abruptly in December 2011
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'This is the opportunity for a little factory reset and London’s giving us the chance to do it with this exciting “season” upon us,' writes Fat Tony
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A timeline of key moments that have defined the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire
"There has been time for two plays about Grenfell to be written and performed. But there has not been time, apparently, to absorb the event’s most basic lesson," writes Martha Gill
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BREAKING: Oasis have announced two extra Wembley Stadium shows after their tour sold out over the weekend
"I can guarantee that between now and Christmas Starmer is going to have blamed everything on the Tories," writes Dylan Jones
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"Britain’s decision to suspend 30 export licences for defence equipment for Israel is symbolic as much as practical — but it is a potent symbol at that," writes Robert Fox
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BREAKING: Priti Patel knocked out in the first round of the race to succeed Rishi Sunak as Tory leader
'This tragedy poses fundamental questions about the kind of country we are,' says PM Sir Keir Starmer as he addresses Parliament about the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer said he was determined to ensure the ‘legacy of Grenfell Tower’ was one of the ‘defining changes’ he made as Prime Minister.
Two in three parents are now prepared to pay more for a house close to their desired school
Two yellow weather warnings are in place covering southern England and Wales
The embatled actor is currently shooting the hit series on Barry Island, Wales
A new report into the s*x and relationship habits of the nation has revealed what is really going on behind closed doors, and made the s*x secrets of thousands public knowledge. Here’s what we’ve learnt...
Strictly’s air date for this year has now been confirmed – and we’ve not got long to wait
Two flats on the 9th and 10th floor of the building were on fire
Police and paramedics scrambled to Parliament Square on Wednesday
Leaders clash at first PMQs after summer recess following publication of Grenfell tragedy report
A pregnant woman and six children were among those who lost their lives when their boat was ‘ripped apart’ at sea
A pregnant woman and six children were among those who lost their lives when their boat was ‘ripped apart’ at sea on Tuesday.
Steve Dymond, a guest on the Jeremy Kyle Show, had previously been sectioned over his mental health and had taken four drug overdoses, an inquest has heard
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'This tragedy poses fundamental questions about the kind of country we are,' says PM Sir Keir Starmer as he addresses Parliament about the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Watch: Panel member on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry fights back tears as she delivers her findings into the tragedy
Sir Keir Starmer faces PMQs after the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire delivered its damning findings
"The deaths that occurred were all avoidable" Sir Martin Moore-Bick delivers his damning findings from the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire
The families of 72 people who died in the Grenfell fire are awaiting the publication of the six-year-long inquiry’s final report into the disaster. The document is expected to lay bare the inquiry’s findings around the actions of corporate firms in the construction industry, the local authority, London Fire Brigade and government. Follow live: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/grenfell-tower-inquiry-final-report-findings-blame-victims-fire-brigade-b1179946.html
Watch: Grenfell survivor hopes landmark report uncovers wrongdoing 🎥
A London borough has threatened to evict the cycle hire firm Lime because of the number of abandoned e-bikes that are “causing havoc” on the streets. But what do Londoners think? 🎤
“Our lives were shattered”: Sandra Ruiz, a bereaved family member, speaks of her experience ahead of the final Grenfell inquiry this week 🎥
Employees may soon be able to request their five-day work week is compressed into four. But what do Londoners think? 🎤
Is this the death of the club smoking area? We took to the streets to find out what Londoners think of the possible ban on outdoor smoking 🚭
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man who used a wheelchair was stabbed to death in Clapton
London Fire Brigade called to two fires in at blocks of flats in east London during the Bank Holiday weekend
Watch: Downing Street officials draw up plans for announcing death of Larry the cat in similar manner to Queen Elizabeth II