Hungry people queue for food in a side street close to the Conservative Party conference

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A historic church in St John’s Wood, northwest London, was engulfed in flames overnight. Footage shared with The Independent shows thick smoke rising from the Grade II* listed building as firefighters battled the devastating blaze. London Fire Brigade sent 80 crew members and 12 fire engines to the scene, as residents were urged to keep their doors and windows shut. The church, dating back to 1846, is located close to Abbey Road Studios and Lord’s Cricket Ground. Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Read More St John’s Wood: Firefighters tackle blaze in historic Victorian church Firefighters tackle blaze ripping through historic church in St John’s Wood King Charles receives warm welcome on visit to new Africa Centre
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Isla Bryson: Transgender woman convicted of rape will not go to female prison, says Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon says a transgender woman convicted of rape will not be permitted to serve her sentence in a women's prison. Scotland's first minister made the statement during a row in Holyrood over where Isla Bryson will be held. Bryson has been sentenced for raping two women before her transition, one in 2016 and the other in 2019. "Given the understandable public and parliamentary concern in this case I can confirm to parliament that this prisoner will not be incarcerated at Cornton Vale women’s prison," Ms Sturgeon said. Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Read More Sturgeon says transgender people ‘should not be weaponised’ after gender bill blocked Sturgeon says transgender people ‘should not be weaponised’ after gender bill blocked Sunak seeks to ‘strengthen’ relationship with Sturgeon on Scotland trip
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Kate follows Queen and Philip's golden rule on public engagements
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Alan Cumming returns OBE award in protest at ‘toxicity’ of British Empire
London CNN — Alan Cumming has returned a prestigious royal award in an effort to sever his association with the “toxicity” of the British Empire. “Today is my 58th birthday and I want to tell you about something I recently did for myself. I returned my OBE,” the Scottish actor said in an Instagram …