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Added on the 21/08/2015 20:39:10 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media
A major incident has been declared by the London Fire Brigade after a fire broke out at a block of flats in Dagenham in East London. Forty fire engines and more than two-hundred firefighters have been at the scene since the fire broke out in the early hours of Monday morning. IMAGES
The London Fields outdoor swimming pool welcomes swimmers every day, summer and winter alike. For the sixth consecutive day in the UK, the thermometer is climbing to 30 degrees as the country faces a late summer heatwave. Residents flock to the London Fields Lido to cool down and enjoy the sunshine. IMAGES
Images of Prince Harry getting into a car on his way out of the Royal Courts of Justice in London, after appearing in a hearing against the editor of the Daily Mail, who has been accused by celebrities including the popstar Elton John of illegally gathering information. IMAGES
Images of a picket line outside London Bridge station on the second day of the British railway workers' strike. Thousands of rail workers staged the latest day-long walkout over pay and working conditions, plunging commutes into chaos and forcing many people to stay at home. Only around a fifth of services are set to operate on heavily reduced hours, with those still running starting much later in the morning than usual and to end as early as 6:30 pm. IMAGES
'Extinction Rebellion' climate protesters close London's iconic Tower Bridge to traffic and hang from the roadway on climbing ropes, unfurling a banner reading 'End fossil fuels now'. The action marks the start of a week of protests by the environmental group, also known as XR, who often use civil disobediance to gain attention for their cause. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.