Thunderstorms mapped: Where Met Office weather warning is in effect today
A number of heat alerts will be in place at the start of the week as hot weather continues but the country could also be hit by thunderstorms The UK…
Why are criminals being released early? The prison crisis in numbers
Around 1,000 rapists and child sex offenders will remain exempt from Labour’s early prison release scheme – but why couldn’t Andy Burnham go further? Alex Ross explores the crisis facing…
Dinghy carrying 157 people capsizes in Channel after engine catches fire
A dinghy carrying 157 people has capsized in the Channel after its engine caught fire at sea. They were rescued from the water by French vessels aided by two British…
M67 closed: Busy motorway forced to close after suspected human remains found
A motorway has been closed after police said suspected human remains were found nearby. The discovery was made near a motorway bridge forcing closure of the M67. Detectives believe they…
Topless streaker figurine welcomed back to model village after local fury over removal
The figurine, dubbed Erica, was earlier removed over concerns she was ‘inappropriate’ An Isle of Wight tourist attraction has announced the return of its miniature female streaker following a wave…
Gatwick Airport expansion moves one step closer as second runway challenge fails
The £2.2 billion expansion was approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025 Gatwick Airport’s expansion plans are set to proceed after campaigners lost their bid to take a…
‘Menace’ disqualified driver with 59 points caught behind wheel despite ban
A driver police described as a “menace” joked about having 59 points on his licence as police caught him behind the wheel while already disqualified. Bodycam video shows Iain Ashmore,…
Five councillors resign over £50,000 public toilet saga in Kent village
The protacted dispute led to protests and two costly by-elections More than £50,000 has been spent to save a public toilet block in a Kent village following a protracted dispute…
Police release images after spate of crimes during Arsenal victory parade
Arsenal celebrated winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years with a victory parade in May Police are appealing for information from the public following a…
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel, French authorities say
More than 150 migrants have been rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning, French authorities have said. The boat was attempting…