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Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69

Tributes are paid to the musical genius and pioneer, who also worked with All Saints, Pink and U2.

7 Aug 2026 10:15 pm

Six-hour train services between London and Stirling running with no toilets after fault

Services have been stopping for longer at stations to allow passengers to get off and use toilets on platforms.

7 Aug 2026 10:12 pm

Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London

Westminster Council has more licensed venues than anywhere else in the UK - and it thinks 'vertical drinking' should be curbed.

7 Aug 2026 9:52 pm