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Can Britain’s railways cope with ever-more extreme heat? An expert Q&A

On August 14, the hottest day of an exceptionally hot summer, a train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, England. Three carriages tipped over and two people were seriously injured. The following day, another train derailed in Essex.

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Pilot Seriously Injured as Crash Halts Sold-Out Great War Airshow at Stow Maries

A pilot suffered serious injuries after a Turbulent Team aircraft was damaged during a low-level display at the sold-out Stow Maries airshow in Essex.

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Which plants will survive and can I use grey water? Gardening as UK summers get drier

As parts of Beth Chatto’s visionary drought-tolerant gardens in Essex turn brown, the head gardener offers advice

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Second train derails in Southeast England within 24 hours; no injuries reported

A second train has derailed in southeast England in less than 24 hours, with rear carriages coming off the tracks near Wickford in Essex.

The Times of India

Second London train derails in 24 hours causing travel chaos

A Greater Anglia train derailed near Wickford in Essex on Friday afternoon, in the second derailment on the UK rail network in 24 hours.

Evening Standard

Second train derails day after two passengers badly hurt in East Sussex

A Greater Anglia train derailed at 2.12pm on Friday south of Wickford railway station in Essex, British Transport Police said.

Evening Standard

Network Rail says heat poses ‘exceptional challenges’ after two trains derail in 24 hours

Incident near Essex town of Wickford happens day after two passengers seriously hurt in East Sussex derailment

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Second train derails within 24 hours in England

A GREATER Anglia train has derailed near Wickford in Essex, with emergency services at the scene

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Parliamentary probe into Nigel Farage’s £5m gift resumes after Clacton victory

The investigation by Westminster’s standards watchdog now automatically running again after Nigel Farage was returned as MP for Clacton.

Evening Standard

Investigation into Farage’s £5m ‘gift’ reopened as he wins Clacton by-election

The Reform UK leader refused to attend the count in his Essex constituency after forcing the contest with his resignation last month

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Nigel Farage Skips Clacton Count After Declaring 'Convincing' Win: Police Dispute His Reason

Farage said Essex Police had warned him about a threat, but the force disputed claims that it advised any candidate to stay away.

International Business Times UK

Farage wins in Clacton as police contest ‘credible threat’ claim at count

The Press Association understands Essex Police did not tell Mr Farage, or any other candidate, not to attend the count.

Evening Standard

Police contest Nigel Farage’s claim he stayed away from Clacton count because of ‘credible threat’

Nigel Farage told supporters at an all-night ‘Farage-fest’ event organised by Reform in Essex he would not be attending the count

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage claims by-election win but shuns count after ‘advice from police’

Reform UK said there was a ‘credible threat’ to the party but the Press Association understands Essex Police did not advise Mr Farage not to attend.

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Clacton by-election LIVE: Nigel Farage wins poll but Count Binface gets nearly 10,000 votes

The Reform UK leader secured 22,239 votes to retain the Essex seat in a by-election watched around the world

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Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in Clacton

Leader of Reform UK on course to defeat Count Binface and an assortment of fringe candidates as polls close in Essex

The Independent UK

Pair killed in Essex aircraft crash pictured for first time as criminal investigation launched

An inquest heard how the aircraft ‘unexpectedly crashed’ in a field in Ongar

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage v Count Binface: 'Loser' threat to Reform leader even if he wins Clacton by-election

Commentary: Reform UK leader needs to get out the vote in the Essex constituency to justify quitting as the local MP just over a month ago

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East London water chaos: Engineers battle to restore supplies to thousands after 'multiple' burst mains

Work is continuing to restore water to thousands of homes in east London

The Guardian - UK

Pilot pulls off Count Binface stunt for Clacton byelection

Plane spends 30 minutes off the Essex coast marking out shape of a bin in apparent tribute to Nigel Farage’s rival

The Independent UK

Stalker found hiding under bed by armed police following hit and run

Armed police officers in Essex arrested a stalker after finding him hiding under a bed, after his car struck three people while speeding through the streets.

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Count Binface and friends back in action

For those who enjoy a touch of absurdity in the murky world of politics there is a by-election in Clacton on the Essex coast of England this week that should fit the bill.

The Times of India

An English farming couple dug 11 forgotten ‘Zombie’ ponds out of their fields; the returning plants, newts, and dragonflies inspired nearby farmers to restore about 80 more

Forgotten ponds on farms are being restored, bringing back dormant ecosystems. These "zombie" ponds, once filled with sediment, now support rare aquatic plants and wildlife. The Essex Lost Ponds Project has mapped over 17,200 historic ponds across the county. Restoration efforts have already created or revived around 80 ponds, forming…

The Guardian - UK

‘I haven’t felt this present for months’: sail back in time on a Thames barge in Essex

You don’t have to be a sailor to cruise the estuaries of Essex on this historic craft. The skipper will show you the ropes – or just sit back and enjoy the ride

Evening Standard

London bus strikes: All 43 routes impacted as drivers complain of extreme heat

Dozens of London bus routes are being disrupted by the strikes

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