Boy, 7, dies after beach tragedy that killed mum and daughter
A seven-year-old boy involved in a beach tragedy that killed a mother and daughter has died in hospital, his family has said. Musa Ahmed was on a day trip to…
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…
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…