A “hero” father-of-seven has died after rescuing his children when they got into difficulty in the sea.
More hot weather on the way as temperatures set to soar to 36C
More hot weather is on the way for large parts of the UK, with temperatures set to reach as high as 36C (96.8F) later this week.
Burglars with penchant for handbags jailed after targeting homes of celebrities
Three burglars with a penchant for designer handbags have been jailed after stealing more than £500,000 worth of luxury goods from the homes of the rich and famous.
Russian hackers ‘stole secret trade papers from Liam Fox’s email’
Russian hackers stole secret trade deal papers from the email account of former cabinet minister Liam Fox, according to Reuters.
‘Another black person’: Vogue editor says racial profiling ‘can happen any day’
British Vogue editor Edward Enninful is glad he was racially profiled at work because it reminds him never to think of himself as “too successful”.
England footballer Danny Rose ‘regularly stopped by police and asked if car stolen’
England footballer Danny Rose has claimed he is regularly stopped by police in his hometown – and was breathalysed after being approached by officers in a car park last week.
Young offender who stabbed teen at knife awareness course found guilty of murder
A young offender has been found guilty of murder after he stabbed another teenager to death at a knife awareness course.
Tests at sewage plants aim to get ‘head start’ on detecting new COVID-19 outbreaks
Tests are being carried out at sewage plants across England as the government tries to get a “head start” on where new coronavirus outbreaks may happen.
Reports over-50s could be asked to shield are ‘inaccurate’, says health secretary
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has dismissed “inaccurate” reports that millions more people over the age of 50 will be asked to stay at home in the event of a second wave of coronavirus infections.
‘We have had no choice’: Hays Travel to cut up to 878 jobs
Hays Travel is to cut up to 878 jobs from a workforce of 4,500, the firm has announced.
Conservative MP not suspended after arrest on suspicion of rape
A Conservative MP arrested over allegations of rape will not be suspended from the party while police investigate.
Major incident declared in Greater Manchester over coronavirus rise
A major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester amid a rise in coronavirus infection rates.
Imagine living in a street with two different sets of lockdown rules…
Delphside Road is a quiet residential street in Wigan that’s now divided by new restrictions.
Coronavirus testing in care homes delayed until September
Government plans to delay COVID-19 testing for all residents and staff at care homes until early September have been described as “an absolute kick in the teeth”.
‘Abort or I’ll drive off bridge’: Driver dials 999 during police chase
A dangerous driver who rang 999 during a police pursuit and ordered the officers to stop following him could be facing jail.
‘I believe they’ll be safe’: Government adamant schools will reopen in September
The government is adamant schools will be safe to open in September, amid claims it has not given enough clarity to teachers over new procedures to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Man dies on Welsh coast after getting into difficulty in the sea
A man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea in North Wales.
Teenager charged with murder after boy, 17, is stabbed to death
A teenager has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Manchester.
13 test positive for coronavirus after visiting Aberdeen bar
A cluster of 13 coronavirus cases has been linked to a bar in Aberdeen.
Millions of over-50s could be told to stay at home to avoid second nationwide lockdown
Millions of over 50s could be told to stay at home under a “nuclear” option to prevent a new nationwide lockdown if there is a second wave of coronavirus.
Pubs may have to close as a trade-off for ‘national priority’ of schools reopening
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth has said it is a “national priority” to get children back into the classroom, after scientists warned there may have to be trade-offs for schools to reopen.
Beaches ‘unmanageable’ as Coastguard has busiest day in years
The coastguard recorded its busiest day for more than four years on Friday.
Former Tory minister arrested on suspicion of rape
A former Tory minister has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Traffic stopped in south London during Afrikan Emancipation Day celebrations
A group of people stopped traffic in south London as hundreds of others celebrated the end of slavery in British colonies.
Arsenal lift FA Cup after beating Chelsea (and their captain dropping the trophy)
Arsenal beat London rivals Chelsea to win the FA Cup inside an almost empty Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Body found in search for missing 15-year-old boy
Police searching for a teenager who went missing in a lake near Lakeside Shopping Centre have found a body.
Teenagers arrested after racially aggravated attack on NHS worker in Bristol
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a racially aggravated attack on an NHS worker in Bristol.
Woman, 65, flown to hospital after falling 60ft from cliff
A 65-year-old woman has been seriously injured after slipping off a cliff edge and falling 60ft.
Dame Barbara Windsor moved into care home as Alzheimer’s worsens
Former EastEnders star Dame Barbara Windsor has been placed in full-time residential care after her Alzheimer’s worsened during lockdown.
Migrant crossings ‘unacceptably high’ as UK asks France to be tougher
French officials have been urged to take a tougher stance on migrants, after a record week of Channel crossings.