UK drought map: The regions suffering most after driest July on record
England is facing an ‘exceptionally serious situation’, officials have said Around half of England and the whole of Wales are officially in drought as provisional Met Office figures reveal both…
The British summer essential being banned from some parks and beaches
Some councils have banned the use of disposable BBQs on council-owned parks, beaches and other public spaces There’s something almost comic about the modern British summer ritual: as soon as…
Man, 26, held over death of British woman found in suitcase is Christian aid worker and champion boxer
Sharif Ahmadzai, who fled from Afghanistan as a teenager, is said to have admitted dumping the body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross in an abandoned building in Athens The man arrested on…
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,…