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Brixton street party: Thug threatens police with 'sword' as crowds hurl missiles
CrimeA man can be seen brandishing a weapon at a line of Met Police officers in footage from the violent block party in south London
Meghan Markle will 'have to tell royal stories' in new job to justify fee, says expert
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have followed in the footsteps of Barack and Michelle Obama and the Clintons by signing up with New York-based Harry Walker Agency, and they're set to make millions
CCTV captured teenager 'with big smile on face' throw boy, 6, off Tate Modern
Court caseJonty Bravery, 18, was caught on CCTV at the Tate Modern scooping the boy up and throwing him over the railings where he fell 100ft onto a fifth-floor roof
Video shows Meghan Markle and Harry leaving party seconds after chat with Charles
Meghan Markle
Just a few days after their Royal Wedding in May 2018, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joined Prince Charles and Camilla for a very special celebration at Buckingham Palace
Louise Redknapp's savage explanation for cutting ties with Strictly's Kevin Clifton
Louise Redknapp
Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton reached the finals of Strictly in 2016 and seemed to be the best of friends
Glastonbury headline acts like Adele, Stormzy and David Bowie are paid tiny amounts
Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic but it seems superstars who agree to play the Pyramid stage do it for much less money than you'd think
Mum who got death threats for throwing baby in pool urges people to do research
Parenting
Mum-of-two Krysta Meyer has been forced to take time off from social media after receiving death threats for posting a video of her eight-month-old during a swimming lesson
UK heatwave warning - you'll burn to a crisp in 15 minutes due to record UV levels
Heatwave
UV levels could reach 9 in the south west today, which would make it the highest level recorded in the UK and could see Brits burn in just 15 minutes
Tycoon Steve Bing's lonely life - cut off from his family and 'never meeting his kids'
Steve Bing
The millionaire fim producer is thought to have taken his own life aged just 55
Family of dad and two kids killed in tragic Father's Day car crash pay moving tribute
Cumbria PoliceThree pedestrians from the same family died in the Dalton-on-Furness crash, as wife and mum Emma Flynn lost her husband Joshua, 37, son Coby-Jay, 15, and daughter Skylar, 12
Martin Lewis issues urgent travel insurance warning to Brits going on holiday
Martin Lewis
The Money Saving Expert has urged people hoping to travel abroad this summer to make sure that their travel insurance will definitely cover them for their holiday
Meghan Markle and Harry sign speaking deal that is set to make them millions
Meghan Markle
As they settle into their new life in Los Angeles, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly signed up with Harry Walker Agency which represents Barack Obama
Brixton street party: Violent scenes as fights break out with 22 police officers injured
Metropolitan PoliceMet Police officers were attacked when they attempted to break up a party at the Angell Town estate in Brixton, south London, last night which resulted in four arrests
Sunderland marina boat fire sends huge pillars of black smoke billowing into sky
Fire Service
Eyewitnesses have shared videos of the boat on fire as large plumes of black smoke can be seen from around the marina in Sunderland, with one suggesting it had spread to nearby vessels
Wrecked beaches look like rubbish dumps after Brits enjoy hottest day of the year
Weather
Bournemouth and Brighton beach were both left covered in rubbish and litter. 30 bags of waste was reportedly collected at Durdle Door after the hottest day of the year saw beaches across the UK packed
Swimmers warned against going into the sea due to pollution fears at beach
Environment Agency
Construction work at Withernsea beach in East Yorkshire has caused pollution in the sea, with the Environment Agency warning people not to enter the water there until September
Boy, 10, dies after getting into difficulty in the water on hottest day of year
Accidents
Police Scotland say the tragedy took place at a well-known beauty spot near Callander in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park on Wednesday afternoon
Topless sunbather on UK naturist beach saves three women from drowning in current
Nudists
Jessica Layton, 28, from Penzance, Cornwall, was sunbathing on naturist beach when she saw two women struggling to swim in a dangerous rip current and helped them to safety
Former superintendent suing Scotland Yard in £500k racism and sexism claim
Scotland YardNusrit Mehtab was the most senior female ethnic minority officer in the Metropolitan Police and worked in everything from undercover operations to counter-terrorism
UK weather: Brits to sizzle in temperatures up to 34C today in hottest day of the year
Weather
Today is set to be the hottest day of the year so far, with highs of 34C in parts of the UK. Friday will be another hot day, but the weather will be less hot as we go into the weekend
Distancing set to be 'scrapped' and classes doubled to 30 to get kids back in school
Education
Schools will be asked to focus on implementing hygiene regimes and limiting the extent to which children mix with other pupils outside of their class or year group
Brother of Lauren Goodger's ex-boyfriend stabbed to death in Essex 'car chase'
CrimeStephen Morrisson, 30, was found fatally wounded after a car chase in Epping, Essex, on Tuesday night. The attackers fled the scene before the emergency services arrived
Brits wanting a post-lockdown haircut face waiting lists with over 2,000 people
Coronavirus
Hairdressers have reported waiting lists of more than 2,000 people with Brits planning to get their lockdown locks cut as salons finally reopen after three months
Man credits his incredible 21st weight loss on beating Covid-19 and finding love
Slimming World
Phil Kayes, 47, from County Down, Northern Ireland, weighed 37st 2½lbs but has now managed to slim down to an impressive 15st 6lbs after joining Slimming World
Sussex PoliceOne-year-old baby boy tragically dies after 'drowning in hot tub' at Sussex housePolice, paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to a home in Central Avenue, Worthing, Sussex, after a tot reportedly drowned in a hot tub, leaving the community in shock over the 'terrible tragedy'        
Mum's disbelief at teacher's note about contents of daughter's lunchbox
Man, 84, spends £38,000 and eight years trying to evict own daughter from apartment
Topless sunbather on UK naturist beach saves three women from drowning in current
Mum sparks debate after asking whether it's reasonable to mow the lawn at 8am
Court caseCCTV captured teenager 'with big smile on face' throw boy, 6, off Tate ModernWe'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
Video shows Meghan Markle and Harry leaving party seconds after chat with Charles
DWP finally helps thousands hit by Universal Credit loophole after court defeat
Mum sent death threats for throwing her baby in pool - but it's not what it seems
UK heatwave warning - you'll burn to a crisp in 15 minutes due to record UV levels
Sussex PoliceOne-year-old baby boy tragically dies after 'drowning in hot tub' at Sussex housePolice, paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to a home in Central Avenue, Worthing, Sussex, after a tot reportedly drowned in a hot tub, leaving the community in shock over the 'terrible tragedy'        
Mum's disbelief at teacher's note about contents of daughter's lunchbox
Mum shamed after showing children's packed lunches - but others don't see the problem
Peter Andre makes rare appearance in Katie Price's YouTube video after burying hatchet
Man, 84, spends £38,000 and eight years trying to evict own daughter from apartment
Spice GirlsSpice Girls 'to reunite for the final time' in 2021 25th anniversary world tourThe band is reportedly making a movie about their year as they tour the US, Europe and Australia - minus one famous face
Amber Heard and Elon Musk's secretive fling in their own words
CCTV captured teenager 'with big smile on face' throw boy, 6, off Tate Modern
Video shows Meghan Markle and Harry leaving party seconds after chat with Charles
Louise Redknapp's savage explanation for cutting ties with Strictly's Kevin Clifton