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Water could be rationed as drought declared across parts of England and tankers arrive in first villages

Huge fires have been ravaging parts of southern France

Seven European countries send help to battle ‘monster’ wildfire ravaging southern France

Pensioner cleared of killing baby boy, 5, due to her undiagnosed dementia

Pensioner, 75, with undiagnosed dementia cleared of causing crash that killed baby boy

Lincolnshire Police released a series of photos of Lilia

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Police have arrested a man in his 20s

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Body pulled from River Thames in search for man who disappeared under water

The economy shrank by 0.1% between April and June.

Economy shrinks by 0.1% as inflation battle rages and recession fears grow

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James O'Brien caller fears her Ukrainian refugee is 'an economic migrant'

Government 'played on our emotions' to host Ukrainian refugees, says James O'Brien caller

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James O'Brien's blistering dissection of James Cleverly's 'crayon written' article on Britain

James O'Brien's blistering dissection of James Cleverly's 'crayon written' article on Britain

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LBC News takes on Classified Football Results as new season starts

Nick Ferrari sold on caller's 'three one-off taxes' plan to raise cost-of-living funds

Nick Ferrari sold on caller's 'three one-off taxes' plan to raise cost-of-living funds

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Homeless caller's heartbreaking story leaves LBC listeners in tears

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LBC Views: Body image issues shouldn't be seen as light entertainment

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LBC Views: We can't have any more cases like tragic Archie

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Pensioner cleared of killing baby boy, 5, due to her undiagnosed dementia

Pensioner, 75, with undiagnosed dementia cleared of causing crash that killed baby boy

Ryan Giggs denies the charges against him

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The UK's best staycation destinations revealed: York, Belfast and Edinburgh top poll

Thunder and lightning will be possible on Monday following the four-day heatwave.

Thunderstorm warning as heavy rain to batter UK in abrupt end to scorching four-day heatwave

Police have arrested a man in his 20s

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Dr Coffey defended Liz Truss from Tony Blair's institute's criticisms

Truss supporter defends tax plan after Tony Blair says it would only save poorest 76p but richest get £93

Liz Truss has said she is against a windfall tax on energy companies

Truss vows no windfall tax for energy firms as Boris accused of doing nothing to help families pay soaring bills

Boris Johnson told energy films any "significant fiscal decisions" would be for the next prime minister

Boris Johnson refuses to help with soaring bills after crisis talks with energy firms

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'We had four corners and now one is gone': Lilia Valutyte's mother pays tribute to girl, 9, stabbed in Boston

The two attacks allegedly took place on Cheetham Hill Road.

Man, 25, arrested after two women 'raped' with one suffering 'significant injuries' in Manchester

Aine Davis was arrested at Luton Airport.

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Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate was searched by the FBI on Monday.

FBI 'searched Donald Trump's estate for classified nuclear documents’

Anne Heche is "not expected to survive" a horror crash in Los Angeles, her family has said.

US actress Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' horror crash that engulfed car in flames, says devastated family

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European drought dries up rivers and shrivels crops

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BT and Openreach workers industrial action

BT workers to stage fresh strikes over pay

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The Bank of England is hiking interest rates to tackle soaring inflation

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'Where do they find the time?!': Nick Ferrari slates mob attacking 'sexist' paint ad

'Where do they find the time?!': Nick Ferrari slates mob attacking 'sexist' paint ad

Nick Ferrari sold on caller's 'three one-off taxes' plan to raise cost-of-living funds

Nick Ferrari sold on caller's 'three one-off taxes' plan to raise cost-of-living funds

Nick Ferrari mocks caller who blames Brexit for water crisis

Nick Ferrari mocks caller who blames Brexit for water crisis

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James O'Brien caller fears her Ukrainian refugee is 'an economic migrant'

Government 'played on our emotions' to host Ukrainian refugees, says James O'Brien caller

James O'Brien's blistering dissection of James Cleverly's 'crayon written' article on Britain

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James O'Brien slams Boris Johnson's inaction on cost of living crisis

James O'Brien slams Boris Johnson and his potential successors' inaction on cost of living crisis

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Homeless caller's heartbreaking story leaves LBC listeners in tears

'Disgusted' caller blasts 'idiotic' Govt for inaction over 'obscene' energy price hike

'Disgusted' caller blasts 'idiotic' Govt for inaction over 'obscene' energy price hike

'You're ovaryacting': Caller who miscarried shares 'hurtful' treatment by medics and family

'You're ovaryacting': Caller who miscarried shares 'hurtful' treatment by medics and family

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The government is set to issue a stark warning to energy companies

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Energy bosses are meeting with the government.

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Martin Lewis has slammed the government for acting like "zombies" on the energy crisis.

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Liz Truss refused to commit to more support for families

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Energy bills set to rise to staggering £4,200 this winter as Brits grapple with cost of living crisis
Gordon Brown is calling for an emergency budget

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'Brexit bonus' plan to allow motorists to drive HGVs without extra tests to help solve driver shortages
Jacob Rees-Mogg admitted he 'got it wrong' on queues at Dover

Rees-Mogg admits he 'got it wrong' when he said Brexit wouldn’t cause huge queues at Dover

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Brexit fury: Tourists slam rule which requires Brits to have £85 to spend per day in Spain

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Four new infringement procedures have been triggered by the European Commission

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Rees-Mogg: Economic crisis 'very little to do with Brexit'