Aerial footage shows wildfire tearing through Suffolk heathland
CloseThe Suffolk wildfire has grown to an area equal to more than 200 football pitches, Suffolk’s fire service says. The wildfire broke out on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk on Wednesday,…
What your summer reading list says about you
You’ve been dreaming about that summer break on the sun lounger, book in one hand and drink in the other, for months. Now the dash to the airport gate, train…
Suffolk wildfire: Smouldering aftermath captured on camera as blaze continues to spread
Emergency services have shared new footage revealing the scale of devastation already inflicted by a wildfire in Suffolk. Video released by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service on Thursday (30 July)…
Homes flooded and residents evacuated after quarry ‘incident’
Residents of a village on the outskirts of Cardiff were evacuated after flooding caused by a quarry “incident”. Roads have been shut in Gwaelod-y-Garth, with reports of water up to…
Missing child, 5, dies after being found in water
A missing five-year-old child has died after being found in a body of water. West Mercia Police said officers had responded to reports of a missing child in Badsey, Worcestershire,…
Dad pays tribute to son who died after sea rescue
A seven-year-old boy who died a week after being rescued from the sea “never failed to bring happiness” to others, his father has told the BBC. Musa Ahmed and five…
Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on
The Green Party of England and Wales is reviewing its social media operation which has been central to its surge in popularity over the past year, sources have told the…
Palestine Action can appeal terror ban at the Supreme Court
Thousands of people have been arrested over support for pro-Palestine group Palestine Action can appeal their terror ban at the Supreme Court, judges have ruled, setting up a final legal…
Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund
The Archbishop of Canterbury has renewed her commitment to a controversial £100m fund over the Church of England’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. Dame Sarah Mullally was speaking on…
Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year
Four people died trying to cross the Channel overnight after the busiest day for small-boat crossings so far this year saw 752 arrivals in the UK. One man died after…