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The Red Arrows have withdrawn from the Eastbourne International Airshow due to adverse weather conditions in Canada, which disrupted their travel plans. The team will attempt to resume displays with upcoming events, including the Cromer Festival on August 19 and the Clacton Air Show on August 27-28.

A Greater Anglia train partially derailed near Wickford in Essex, with the rear carriages coming off the tracks but remaining upright. Emergency services, including paramedics and fire crews, responded to the incident at 2.12pm. No injuries have been reported among the 40 to 45 passengers aboard.

Hayley Dowell, 38, passed away from complications during liposuction at Istanbul Tema Hospital, Turkey, on 3 October 2023. An inquest revealed she was upsold a discounted Brazilian butt lift mere minutes before surgery. Area coroner Nicholas Walker raised concerns about the risks associated with such practices.

A train derailed near Lewes station in East Sussex at approximately 3.55pm, prompting emergency services to respond. Three of the train’s eight carriages overturned, trapping passengers inside. Southern Rail announced cancellations on routes to Brighton, Haywards Heath, Seaford, and Eastbourne due to the incident.

The fifth heatwave of the season has begun, with temperatures set to reach 38°C in parts of the UK. The Met Office issued an amber warning, advising that extreme heat may impact health and transport. Train companies are urging passengers to travel only if essential due to potential service disruptions.

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Andy Burnham will lead a meeting of the Government’s Cobra committee on Wednesday to address extreme heat conditions causing widespread wildfires and drought across the UK. Temperatures are expected to reach 38C, with officials from relevant departments and the Environment Agency in attendance.

Border Force officers intercepted a nearly 3-tonne shipment of cocaine, valued at £200 million, concealed within banana boxes at London Gateway Port in Essex. Nine men were arrested and later released on bail. The National Crime Agency regards this seizure as a significant blow to organised crime.

Salis Hanrahan’s funeral in Hayes on Monday attracted hundreds of mourners, causing significant traffic disruption. The 20-year-old was shot in Philadelphia on July 8, leading to the arrest of 75-year-old George Barr on charges later downgraded to third-degree murder.