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Sharon Osbourne was visibly emotional as fans shouted “Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy” during a procession through the streets of Birmingham in honour of the heavy metal star..

High street lender Santander UK revealed it has axed over 2,000 jobs and warned more roles may need to be cut as part of an ongoing overhaul..

England captain Ben Stokes felt it was just not worth the risk to his long-term fitness after being ruled out of the deciding fifth Test against India with a right shoulder injury..

The population of England and Wales is estimated to have jumped by more than 700,000 in the year to June 2024, the second largest annual numerical increase in over 75 years, figures show..

The Grinch and police drama Blue Lights were the most watched programme or film in Northern Ireland last year, according to Ofcom..

Disruption across the NHS in England caused by resident doctor strike action is set to end as the five-day walkout comes to a close..

One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday as an 8.8-magnitude tremor set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and south toward New Zealand..

The Princess of Wales has highlighted the power of “historic objects” to influence “fashion, design, film, art” as a new exhibition she curated opens..

Two men who died after a stabbing at a business premises in central London have been named as a father and son..

The UK will recognise the state of Palestine “in September” unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to end the “appalling situation in Gaza”, Sir Keir Starmer has told the Cabinet..

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were fatally stabbed at a business premises in central London, police have said..

The England Women’s football team have lifted their European Championships trophy outside Buckingham Palace as thousands joined in the celebrations of their dramatic victory..

The water regulator has told Anglian Water to pay out a £62.8 million enforcement package due to failures managing its wastewater treatment works and network..

The country will come together to show “sorrow and solidarity” a year after the Southport attack, the Prime Minister has said..

Mobile users are being urged to “stop before you tap” in a warning about malicious apps that trick people into downloading malware onto their phone.

Communities which have lost pubs, piers and parks could be regenerated through a tax on wealthy firms such as Amazon in an effort to sow cohesion.

Singer Mariah Carey has said ageing “just doesn’t happen” to her as she refuses to acknowledge the passing of time..

Two men have died and a third man is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after four people were stabbed in central London..

Donald Trump is hosting Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney for dinner at his Aberdeenshire golf course during his four-day trip to Scotland..

A 42-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who died after being found in a pond..

Donald Trump has suggested he will bring forward a deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine as he met Sir Keir Starmer in Scotland..

Nurses in England are expected to “overwhelmingly” reject a proposed 3.6% pay rise, it has been reported..

A handprint left 4,000 years ago on a clay model crafted to go inside an Egyptian tomb has been discovered during preparation for an exhibition at a museum..

Learner drivers are being forced to wait more than five months to book a slot at four out of five test centres, new figures show..

The Lionesses are set for an open-top bus parade in central London as part of the celebrations following their historic Euros win, but there are no plans for a bank holiday..

Incidents of people being trapped in railway station lifts for more than 75 minutes have nearly doubled in two years, new figures show..

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine..

Ecstatic England fans celebrated across the country as the Lionesses retained their Euros title in a penalty shootout win over Spain..

Hundreds of anti-illegal migration protesters and pro-immigration counter-protesters have demonstrated outside a hotel being used to house migrants..

Donald Trump will meet the president of the European Commission as work gets under way on a five-day visit to Scotland..

The royal family have led the nation in wishing England’s Lionesses good luck ahead of their Euros final clash with Spain..

Two “incredible” new professional dancers will join the Strictly Come Dancing cast, the BBC has announced..

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to press Donald Trump on the revival of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas as the UK joins efforts to airdrop aid into Gaza..

England captain Leah Williamson refuses to let fear dictate the defending champions’ approach to their Euro 2025 final showdown with Spain in Switzerland..

The Israeli military said it would pause fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day and open secure routes for aid delivery to desperate Palestinians..

Ministers have pledged to make it easier to open new bars, music venues and cafes as part of plans to rejuvenate the high street..

Police have imposed restrictions to curb any violence or disorder ahead of fresh protests outside a hotel being used to house migrants..

World champion Luke Little survived an early scare to book his first Betfred World Matchplay final after an historic encounter against Josh Rock at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens..

Donald Trump will meet the president of the European Commission as work gets under way on a five-day visit to Scotland..

The Lionesses have vowed they will be “giving it our all” as they compete for back-to-back European titles..

Protesters have insisted that Donald Trump is “not welcome here” as the US president took to the golf course on the first full day of his visit to Scotland..

Max Verstappen won the first Formula One race staged following Christian Horner’s dismissal as Red Bull team principal in Saturday’s sprint race in Belgium..

The mother and stepfather of a transgender teen who died by suicide are taking High Court action against police over a response that may have contributed to his death..

Councils in England are set to receive a share of £1.1 billion in recycling funding taken from money charged to companies for the packaging they produce..

Suicide prevention charity Samaritans is consulting on plans to close around half of its branches across the UK and Ireland..

Europe “better get your act together” on immigration, US President Donald Trump said as he landed in Scotland..

US President Donald Trump has landed in Scotland ahead of a four-day visit..

A man has been charged with the murder of two great-grandparents who died after an arson attack on their home..

Some 221 MPs from across different political parties have joined forces to call on the Government to recognise a Palestinian state..

Two machete-wielding youths who smiled as they fatally stabbed a 14-year-old schoolboy on a bus have been locked up for life..

Oasis will return to the capital to play their first gig there in more than 16 years..

Homeowners with heat pumps are more satisfied with their home heating system than those with gas boilers or any other technology, research suggests..

Keira Walsh has called for more protection against online abuse after her England team-mate Jess Carter was the target of racist vitriol on social media at Euro 2025..

Only around one in six adults believe reducing or removing coursework is the best way for schools to avoid the misuse of AI, a survey has suggested..

A council has unanimously voted to urge the Government to close a hotel housing asylum seekers following a series of protests around the site in Essex..

Rescue and emergency service groups took to the water to remind people of the Float to Live technique ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day..

Thousands of resident doctors are beginning a five-day strike after talks with the Government collapsed over pay..

Sir Keir Starmer told Indian counterpart Narendra Modi the signing of a trade deal was a “historic day” for the two countries..

About one in 10 people aged 16 and over in England and Wales were victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking in the year to March, estimates suggest..

American wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71..

Jeremy Corbyn has promised “a new kind of political party” as he launched a new outfit with Zarah Sultana that does not yet have a name..

The biggest rail workers’ union has warned that raising the state pension age would be met with protests and direct action..

Walking 7,000 steps a day may be enough to protect against a number of diseases, a new study suggests..

Disorder in Essex was a “signal flare” of rising unrest and exposes cracks in police forces across the country, the head of a police body said..

A national strategy to tackle pensioner poverty is needed, according to MPs..

Liverpool sealed their deal for striker Hugo Ekitike while Marcus Rashford said Barcelona “feels like home” after joining the LaLiga champions on loan from Manchester United..

House price growth expectations have been reduced for this year amid wider global uncertainties, according to a forecast..

Wes Streeting has told hospital leaders “we have your backs” ahead of a five-day strike by resident doctors, according to a report..

A woman and two children who were killed in a shooting in Co Fermanagh are understood to be a mother, her son and daughter..

The repatriated remains of some of the British victims of the Air India crash were wrongly identified, a lawyer has said, with grieving families left struggling to say goodbye to their loved ones..

A man remains in hospital .

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They took cases to the Supreme Court.

“learnings” to take away .

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Black Sabbath bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne.

Tens of thousands of students could fall through a “qualifications gap” as a result of Government plans for post-16 vocational courses, a report has said..

Archaeologists have uncovered the identity of a 1700s vessel shipwrecked in Orkney..

The NHS is searching for blood donors with rare blood types so it can ensure patients in need can receive “precision-matched” blood..

Councils should be given control over council tax as the current broken link between the local charge and the quality of services risks undermining local democracy, MPs have warned..

Traitors winner Harry Clark, media personality Rebecca Loos and former Premier League Footballer Troy Deeney will be pushed to their limits as they join the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins..

Music superstar Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, just weeks after a Black Sabbath reunion concert held in his home city of Birmingham..

Artificial intelligence technology will be trialled to assess disputed ages of asylum seekers who say they are children, the Home Office has said..

100 jobs at risk.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional 'delighted' .

Kulsuma Akter was pushing a pram at the time .

Costing around £38 billion.

The Government has pledged to give hundreds of thousands of people living with chronic fatigue syndrome “improved care closer to home".

Newly released files reveal Britain’s ambassador saw US invasion of Iraq as part of President Bush’s personal mission, as Blair urged more time for diplomacy..

Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer have their compensation counted when claiming benefits under a law change coming into force on Tuesday..

Gang leaders, corrupt police officers and companies selling small boat equipment for Channel crossings could face having their assets frozen and being banned from travel to the UK in efforts to curb the people-smuggling trade..

A long-term commitment to the triple lock on pensions is not in the scope of the resurrected Pensions Commission, Liz Kendall has said..

David Lammy has joined other foreign ministers in condemning the Israeli government for depriving Gazans “of human dignity” as they called on the war to “end now”..

A 10-year-old boy who died in a bus crash while returning from a school trip to a zoo has been named by police..

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted people to feel better-off and more secure by the time of the next election as he set out his priorities in government..

The Royal Air Force is participating in one of the largest multinational military exercises across thousands of miles in Australia. .

Ofwat will be abolished as part of an overhaul of a “broken” water regulation system that failed customers and the environment, the Government has confirmed..

A charity has identified some of the UK’s “defibrillator deserts”, highlighting which places in the UK people could be least likely to get urgent help if their heart suddenly stops..

Live football will be made available on prescription to help alleviate symptoms of depression under a scheme being piloted by a Labour MP and Ecotricity-owner Dale Vince..

Girl guides will be rewarded for everything from sleeping and laughing to grooving and sharing their “guiding sparkle” thanks to a range of new badges adding to and replacing traditional ones..

A researcher at a Scottish university has developed AI tools that could give people in remote areas of the world access to fast and potentially life-saving skin cancer diagnoses..

The system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and replaced with one body for England and one body for Wales, a landmark review of the sector has advised..

England defender Jess Carter has revealed she has been the target of “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025..

Households will continue to face rising water bills despite an overhaul of how the sector is regulated, the Environment Secretary has said, but increases will be “small” and “steady”..

Daniel Dubois’ undisputed world heavyweight dreams went up in smoke under the Wembley arch after he tasted defeat to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time..

A Highland estate in the Great Glen has been put up for sale for £9 million, with a property agency saying it is likely to appeal to buyers “from across the globe”..

The Prime Minister has been urged to engage with Scotland on evacuating injured children from Gaza who would otherwise be “left to die”..

The Environment Secretary has pledged to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030 compared to 2024 levels..

More than £15,000 has been raised for the families of victims involved in a fatal bus crash in Somerset..

Yellow weather warnings have been extended to much of the UK as thunderstorms threaten to cause flooding and disruption this weekend..

Protests will take place across the country calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be reversed, amid police warnings those showing support for the proscribed group face arrest..

The Government has thrown its support behind the United Kingdom’s bid to host the World Athletics Championships and World Para Athletics Championships in 2029..

A single, long-lasting jab that offers a “protective bubble” to premature babies from a common virus is set to be rolled out on the NHS in England this autumn..

A police dog who once sniffed out £250,000 in criminal cash and took part in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral has died after a crash..

Noni Madueke said Arsenal are ready to win all major honours after completing his £48million move from Chelsea..

Scientists have developed a new test for certain breast cancer patients which can predict whether or not their cancer is likely to return just two weeks after they start treatment..

Turkey’s Marmaris tops ranking of cheapest family holiday destinations.

An amber weather warning has come into place with dangerous thunderstorms threatening to bring a weekend of flooding to parts of the UK..

Reform UK’s “war” on net zero would cost almost one million jobs, the energy minister has claimed, as Labour steps up its attacks on Nigel Farage’s party over green power..

A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by police..

The number of serious pollution incidents caused by water firms across England rose by 60% in 2024 compared with the previous year, the Environment Agency said..

The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset was a 10-year-old boy, police have said..

Thunderstorms set to batter the UK this weekend could pose a danger to life in some areas, the Met Office has said as it issued an amber weather warning..

Tributes have been paid to the victims of a “heartbreaking and devastating” crash after a school coach trip returning from Exmoor Zoo slid down a 20ft slope in Somerset..

Former England captain Paul Ince has been banned from driving and ordered to pay £7,085 after admitting drink-driving..

An estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes are smoked in Britain each year, the equivalent of 78 million a day, according to new analysis..

Dozens of urban areas are set to benefit from a £15.5 million investment to support the creation or improvement of green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods..

The first ever official UK coin to honour the Princess Royal has been unveiled in celebration of Anne’s 75th birthday and her “remarkable lifetime of service”..

Lucy Bronze fired home the winning penalty to book comeback queens England a place in the Euro 2025 semi-finals with a dramatic shootout victory over Sweden..

A major incident has been declared after a school coach crashed near Minehead, Somerset, and a number of people have been taken to hospital..

MP Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party for a second time, a spokesperson said, after she doubled down on comments about racism for which she had previously apologised..

Sir Keir Starmer praised German plans to “strengthen” laws to disrupt small boat crossings to the UK by the end of this year..

It is vital that more tourist destinations offer electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, a minister said..

Luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover is axing up to 500 management jobs in the UK amid a slump in sales and trade tariff woes..

Patients will be able to access charities and support services though the NHS app, under a new scheme announced by Sir Keir Starmer..

The next general election will see 16-year-olds able to vote for the first time, ministers have confirmed in wide-ranging plans to “modernise our democracy”..

Britain’s jobless rate has struck its highest level for four years as workers also faced another slowdown in wage growth, official figures have shown..

An Olympic sports star has teamed up with academic experts to help teenage girls feel more comfortable in their school PE kits..

More than half of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, while most of the busiest EU airports still have no charge, according to new research..

Royal Mail has released images of new stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the popular comic strip Peanuts..

London Southend Airport will partially reopen for a “small number of flights” three days after a small plane crashed, killing four people who were on board..

Prevent, the Government’s counter-terror programme, could work better as part of a violence prevention strategy in the long term and should apply to those fascinated by extreme violence, a watchdog has said..

Sir Keir Starmer has carried out a purge of troublesome backbenchers as he suspended a number of MPs..

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson is to host a new spin-off of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? called Millionaire Hot Seat..

Tory ex-ministers have “serious questions to answer” about the Afghan data leak which resulted in an £850 million secret relocation scheme and an unprecedented legal gagging order, Sir Keir Starmer said..

Southern Water has become the latest company to bring in a hosepipe ban, to protect rare chalk stream habitat, as England battles exceptionally dry weather..

UK inflation rose to a near 18-month high in June as food prices surged for the third month running, according to official figures..

The former Conservative defence secretary who applied for an injunction blocking reporting about the Afghan data leak has said he makes “no apology”..

Long-time world number one Scottie Scheffler is chasing his second major of the year and fourth of his career at Royal Portrush but admits every day he questions why..

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told City bosses that Britain cannot meet its growth ambitions without a “fighting fit and thriving” finance sector, as she urged regulators to resist “excessive caution”..

The two men who cut down the famous tree at Sycamore Gap out of “sheer bravado” have each been jailed for four years and three months..

Thousands of people are being relocated to the UK as part of a secret £850 million scheme set up after a personal data leak of Afghans who supported British forces, it can now be reported..

Troubled Thames Water has revealed it slumped to a £1.65 billion annual loss and saw its mammoth debt mountain balloon higher..

First-time buyers are set to see an “instant impact” from the drive to kickstart economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to say..

Grants for new electric cars are being reintroduced after being scrapped in June 2022, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced..

Recent overspend by councils in England on their adult social care budgets was the highest in a decade, according to a major survey..

A national two-minute silence will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day..

MasterChef presenter John Torode has confirmed he is the subject of an allegation of using racist language that was upheld as part of a review into the behaviour of co-presenter Gregg Wallace..

French authorities have stopped more than half of small boat crossings in the Channel this year, the Home Secretary has said..

Ofcom has announced it will investigate the BBC’s Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary after a review found it had breached the corporation’s editorial guidelines on accuracy..

Aristocrat Constance Marten and her convicted rapist partner have been found guilty of killing their newborn baby..

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A teenage cowgirl from Yorkshire has said travelling to the US to compete against the world’s best riders will be “nerve-racking but fun”..

The Met Office has published its latest report of the state of our climate .

Actor and comedian Eric Idle has said he feels lucky “every single day” after surviving pancreatic cancer..

Donald Trump will be hosted by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle during his unprecedented second state visit to the UK in September..

Heartbreak for Wales as the Lionessess win 6-1.

The 12m aircraft came down moments after take-off and exploded.

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa said he quit the long-running BBC show because “I’m getting old and my body was tired”..

Christopher Dean has said it was “wonderful” to “bow out on a high” in his final performance with ice dancing partner Jayne Torvill..

Health Secretary Wes Streeting will meet representatives from the British Medical Association (BMA) this week for talks in an effort to avoid planned strike action..

A child in Liverpool has died after contracting measles, it has been reported..

It’s hoped it’ll encourage more of us to make the switch.

The group’s been proscribed by the Home Secretary as a terrorist organisation.

Warmest day of the year in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

She swept aside Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to win the women’s singles title .

Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) will no longer be performing at BST Hyde Park festival in London, organisers said..

British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool made Wimbledon history by winning the men’s doubles title..

Live Aid revellers have recalled what it was like to watch the historic gig at Wembley Stadium, 40 years on..

Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales could have their warmest days of the year so far on Saturday, as the third heatwave of the summer peaks..

Almost two million people have waited more than four hours in A&E since the last time the Scottish Government’s target was hit, figures show..

Penguin chicks at London Zoo have cooled off in the heatwave with their first dip in the main pool..

The Government has said the Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on an ongoing basis, following a Treasury Committee report which raised concerns about the future of coins and banknotes..

Thousands of young people are being exploited by criminals to launder money, The Children’s Society is warning..

Carlos Alcaraz expects another blockbuster final against Jannik Sinner when they bring their gripping rivalry to Wimbledon..

The third heatwave of the summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters said, with highs of more than 34C possible in parts of the UK..

Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair, who was in charge of the force during the July 7 bombings, has died at the age of 72..

Two elderly residents have died after a stolen BMW which was being pursued by police crashed into a care home, a force has said..

It’s been six months since Glasgow’s safer drug consumption room – known as The Thistle – opened its doors in the East End. .

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of England, as hosepipe bans come into force in various locations amid the third heatwave of the summer..

The UK economy contracted unexpectedly in May, marking the second month in a row of falling output and heaping further pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves..

Yvette Cooper has declined to say how many migrants would be returned under a new deal with France aimed at stopping small boat crossings in the Channel..

Workers are still struggling to make ends meet, with many struggling to pay bills, according to research..

Exercising throughout adulthood slashes the risk of early death by 30% to 40% – but any activity is better than none, a study has found..

The £71 billion programme for Britain’s most advanced warplane has been hit by delays, shortages of equipment and a lack of pilots and engineers.

Campaigners have made renewed calls to scrap the two-child benefit limit after the latest figures showed the number of children in affected households is approaching 1.7 million across Great Britain..

Suspensions and exclusions from schools in England have risen to a record high for recent times, Government figures show..

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called for resident doctors to “abandon their unreasonable rush to strike” after warning NHS recovery is “fragile”..

Four young people have been arrested for their suspected involvement in the damaging cyber attacks against Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods..

The threat of physical attacks by Iran on people living in the UK has increased “significantly” since 2022, Parliament’s intelligence watchdog has warned..