More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
Seven areas of England are officially in drought after a hot and dry summer, the Environment Agency has said. July saw 7% of the expected levels of rainfall, with just…
Care system needs fixing before assisted dying debate, says PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that before assisted dying is considered in England and Wales, the funding of palliative and social care should be “fixed”. It is the first…
‘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…
How hot will London get this week as fourth heatwave of summer strikes?
Sweltering temperatures are expected in the capital this week Temperatures in London are set to soar to as high as 34C this week when the fourth heatwave of the summer…
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…