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Sabastian Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after two-hour marathon record

The Kenyan defended his 2025 London Marathon title in a landmark one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

The Independent UK

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Smashes Marathon World Record in London

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa also broke the record for the women-only marathon.

Sports Illustrated

Black British music takes centre stage as London's V&A East opens doors

More than 125 years of black music in Britain is being celebrated in the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East museum in Stratford, London. RFI was at the opening to explore how music from Africa, the Caribbean and North America merged to make a distinctly British sound.

Radio France Internationale

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Celebrities shine as they cross London Marathon finish line

Cynthia Erivo and Sir Alastair Cook reflected on the race after they ran 26.2 miles.

The Independent UK

How did celebrities fare in the 2026 London Marathon? Check our complete list

The Standard compiles a full list of finishing times for the famous faces taking part

Evening Standard

The surprising boom in blouge wine: ‘It’s for 5pm, in the sun’

Literally a mix of white (blanc) and red (rouge) grapes, the light, fresh tipple is popping up in bars around the world. Move over rosé and orange wine ...

The Guardian - UK

Inspired by today's marathon runners? Here's how to enter the London Marathon 2027

If the incredible people running today have inspired you to have a go, get your name in the ballot for 2027's race before it closes

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Who is Sabastian Sawe? Profile of 'so happy' London Marathon history man

On crossing the line, the Kenyan simply said: ‘I am feeling good, I am so happy. It is a day to remember’

Evening Standard

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first person to run marathon in less than two hours

Sabastian Sawe smashed the men’s world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.

Euronews

How Sabastian Sawe achieved the impossible with first marathon under two hours

Sawe, the ‘silent assassin’, made history with his world-record time of 1:59.30 London Marathon, an event that changes the course of sporting history

The Independent UK

Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make history in London Marathon

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has made history at the London Marathon, winning the men’s race in a historic time of 1hr 59min 30sec

The Guardian - UK

Record-breaking Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours

Sawe took 65 seconds off the previous world record held by the late Kelvin Kiptum with the first official marathon under two hours

The Independent UK

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya wins London Marathon in world-record time, first to finish under two hours

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to run a marathon in under 2 hours

The Independent UK

Mother and young child die in tragic water incident at west London park, police say no foul play suspected

A mother and child have died after getting into difficulty in the water at a park in west London.

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Woman and child die after being pulled from water at London park

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London Marathon 2026: Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier and world record – as it happened

Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa retained their crowns and broke records. Marcel Hug secured his eighth win in London while Catherine Debrunner claimed her fourth with a sprint finish

The Guardian - UK

‘Sludge in the system’: myriad problems stymie Labour’s 1.5m new homes pledge

Soaring cost of building materials, lack of affordability and planning bottlenecks are some of the obstacles thwarting housing target

The Guardian - UK

Impala, London W1: ‘Shamelessly, brilliantly too much’ – restaurant review

Impala is like no restaurant I’ve ever been to, yet it somehow has echoes of almost all of them

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The Independent UK

Don’t make these critical mistakes during your first London Marathon, expert warns

FITNESS FOCUS: You’ve made it to the big day, but traffic and pre-race hype could still derail your London Marathon debut – though not if Harry Bullmore can help it. He speaks to a fitness community founder for last-minute tips to turn your first race into a big success

Evening Standard

Cynthia Erivo and James Norton among celebrities running London Marathon

Stars from the world of sport, music and TV are expected to run the 26.2 route on Sunday.

Evening Standard

How Sadiq Khan's former power hub is being turned into London's next shopping and restaurant destination

Once completed, workers, shoppers and diners will enjoy stunning views, some from open-plan garden terraces, over the Thames and Tower Bridge

Woman & Home

Running the London Marathon? Paula Radcliffe's 7 last-minute tips you need to know

The inside information you need to know to help you through the 26.2-mile course

The Guardian - UK

Woman and child die after getting into ‘difficulty’ in water in west London

Pair, believed to be mother and son, recovered from water but died at scene in Elthorne Park, Ealing

The Independent UK

Mother and son die after getting into ‘difficulty’ in water at London park

Met Police say their deaths are not being treated as suspicious

Evening Standard

Mother and young son die after getting into ‘difficulty’ in water

The incident took place at Elthorne Park in Ealing, west London, on Saturday afternoon.

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