Heatwaves putting hydrangeas at risk in south of England, RHS warns
With their lush foliage and blooms which turn pink, purple or blue depending on the soil, hydrangeas are a firm favourite in Britain. The shrubs bloom throughout summer and have…
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard, who was also the singer for Irish rock group The Frames, has died in a motorbike crash in his home city of Dublin. Hansard, who was…
‘Apocalyptic’ damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
A wildfire that has burned for two weeks in the Cairngorms National Park has left an “apocalyptic” scene of devastation, say park bosses. The fire has destroyed about 10 sq…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidence in trial of man accused of threatening him
The former prince was allegedly accosted while he walked his late mother’s corgis Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will give evidence against the man accused of threatening him near his Sandringham home. Alex…
Failed asylum seeker jailed after taking hammer and hatchet to school for ‘attention’
Both Douk Deng wanted to ’create a scene for attention’ to aid his cause, the court heard A failed asylum seeker who took a hammer, a hatchet and a kitchen…
What Andy Burnham’s first interview as PM really revealed
Andy Burnham has kicked off his second week as PM with a Laura Kuenssberg interview. But how did he fare in this first scrutiny test? Ex-Whitehall insiders Helen MacNamara and…
Edinburgh centenarian reveals secret to a long life as she celebrates 105th birthday
Mary Davidson Smith received 105 cards for her 105th birthday – including from King Charles A centenarian has marked her 105th birthday in remarkable style by receiving 105 cards from…
Woman accused of breaching Donaldson victims’ anonymity
A woman has been charged with breaching an anonymity order in relation to the victims of former DUP leader and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Donaldson. Police said the 55-year-old was arrested…
Greggs sales jump as iced matcha lattes and chicken rolls become heatwave hits
Iced matcha lattes and a bigger range of salads and chicken rolls helped Greggs to boost its sales during the string of summer heatwaves, as the bakery chain continues to…
Fraudulent funeral director Robert Bush stole grieving families’ charity donations
Robert Bush also sold false funeral plans worth more than £500,000 in total, covering more than 200 people Fraudulent funeral director Robert Bush pocketed cash donated by grieving families to…