Temperatures set to tumble as heavy rains bring UK flood threat
The ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ in parts of the UK could result in surface flooding Flooding could hit parts of the country this week as heavy rain…
Former Farage ally suspended from Reform after hitting out at Zia Yusuf
Tim Montgomerie suggested in a podcast that ‘Nigel has fallen out of love with Zia’ Reform UK has suspended a high-profile supporter and one-time Farage ally after he criticised the…
England’s children’s commissioner says Prevent failing to help young people ‘fixated with violence’
The children’s commissioner for England has warned of a group of children “intoxicated by extremism” who need help the UK government’s anti-terror programme cannot provide. Referrals to Prevent – the…
Government weighs up closing sex offender name change loophole
The government has been urged to close a loophole which allows sex offenders to change their names The Government is considering closing a legal loophole that allows sex offenders to…
Police interview murder suspect after man killed in dog attack
A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murdering another man who…
Water customers urged to secure £190 off bills after Ofwat approves increases
Don’t assume you won’t qualify, money expert says Millions of people are missing out on support with their water bills worth hundreds of pounds, experts have warned, as Ofwat approved…
Cannabis gummies sold on social media are laced with spice, scientists warn
Scientists from the University of Bristol tested illegal cannabis gummies that had been seized by police Illegal cannabis gummies laced with spice are being sold to Britons on social media,…
Hosepipe ban map: Legal restrictions in place for 27 million as Wessex Water becomes latest supplier to crack down
Every southern county is now subject to a hosepipe ban Over 27 million people will have their hosepipe use restricted as back-to-back heatwaves and exceptionally dry weather have prompted drought…
Boy, 12, drowns in river in north-east London
The boy was seen entering the River Lea at 6pm on Saturday A 12-year-old boy has drowned in a river in north-east London in a “deeply tragic incident”. Emergency services…
Viral vodka brand set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner
Wales business correspondentPublished17 August 2026, 12:49 BSTUpdated Just nowThe viral Welsh vodka firm Au Vodka is nearing a £500m sale to Southern Comfort and BuzzBallz owner Sazerac. Sazerac told BBC…