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February 20, 2026 - 10:16 PM
Heatwave likely to be confirmed as record-breaking temperatures forecast

Heatwave likely to be confirmed as record-breaking temperatures forecast

May 24, 2026

The soaring temperatures could lead to new national May temperature records being set on bank holiday Monday.

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

May 23, 2026

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

May 23, 2026

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK

Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK

May 23, 2026

The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare.

New James Bond game shows more vulnerable side to iconic British spy

New James Bond game shows more vulnerable side to iconic British spy

May 24, 2026

The video game presents a young Bond before he has earned his "00" spy status.

Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences

Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences

May 23, 2026

The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air

Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air

May 23, 2026

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.

Man dies after falling from city centre building

Man dies after falling from city centre building

May 23, 2026

A forensic tent is in place outside the Maldron hotel with road closures in place.

UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe

UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe

May 23, 2026

Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.

Police cordon after 'serious' cyclist crash at Hyde Park Corner

Police cordon after 'serious' cyclist crash at Hyde Park Corner

May 23, 2026

Grosvenor Place, a major dual carriageway linking Hyde Park Corner with Victoria along the perimeter of Buckingham Palace, was closed at 19:00 on Saturday.

Southampton fan angry at club's exclusion from final after flying from Australia

Southampton fan angry at club's exclusion from final after flying from Australia

May 23, 2026

Ian Mcauley found out during his 22-hour flight from Perth that his club was thrown out of the play-off final.

Tributes to 'brave, strong' man killed in Ukraine

Tributes to 'brave, strong' man killed in Ukraine

May 23, 2026

Ayrton Redfearn, 23, died on 9 May having joined a unit supporting the Ukrainian army in 2025.

Investors doubt Brewdog founder's shares pledge for new beer brand

Investors doubt Brewdog founder's shares pledge for new beer brand

May 23, 2026

James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who lost money in the Equity for Punks scheme.

Van driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friend

Van driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friend

May 23, 2026

A police officer tells a court the horn had not been sounded to warn other road users of danger.

King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play

King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play

May 23, 2026

The monarch sat with the audience to watch a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Tempest.

E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace

E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace

May 23, 2026

Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off.

Reform councillor assaulted woman while working pub doors

Reform councillor assaulted woman while working pub doors

May 23, 2026

Emma Beck was found guilty of assault by beating after shoving a woman in her 60s to the floor.

We thought our baby had Covid - it turned out to be holes in her heart

We thought our baby had Covid - it turned out to be holes in her heart

May 23, 2026

Esme Mariani's parents say prenatal diagnoses is crucial after her condition was not picked up on.

Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet

Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet

May 22, 2026

The famous display team will fly with seven rather than nine aircraft for most of its displays.

'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend

'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend

May 22, 2026

The veteran DJ closed out the dance-focused day as the festival landed in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park.

Teen boys' racist murder sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal

Teen boys' racist murder sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal

May 22, 2026

Kamran Aman was killed by Marcus Staniforth and another boy outside his mother's home.

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

May 22, 2026

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

What have we learnt from the release of Andrew's trade envoy files?

What have we learnt from the release of Andrew's trade envoy files?

May 21, 2026

Queen Elizabeth II was "very keen" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to become a trade envoy in 2000, according to newly released files.

Flares light up Aston Villa's Europa League victory parade

Flares light up Aston Villa's Europa League victory parade

May 21, 2026

Thousands of fans lined the streets of Birmingham to celebrate the club's first major European trophy since 1982.

Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'

Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'

May 20, 2026

The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.

Watch: Channel 4 boss asked if she will apologise to MAFS UK women

Watch: Channel 4 boss asked if she will apologise to MAFS UK women

May 19, 2026

The broadcaster's chief executive Priya Dogra walked away from an interview when given the opportunity to say sorry.

Celebrities paint garden gnomes for Chelsea Flower Show as ban lifts

Celebrities paint garden gnomes for Chelsea Flower Show as ban lifts

May 18, 2026

David Beckham and Dame Mary Berry are among the famous faces to have painted gnomes to raise funds for a school gardening campaign.

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

May 24, 2026

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

Spurred on by the painful death of her dad, Natalie Cassidy trains as a carer

Spurred on by the painful death of her dad, Natalie Cassidy trains as a carer

May 24, 2026

The actress's experience caring for her father inspired her to return to education in a new BBC show.

The Papers: 'We'll axe tax on overtime' and 'Brolly hot, isn't it'

The Papers: 'We'll axe tax on overtime' and 'Brolly hot, isn't it'

May 24, 2026

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's pledge to scrap income tax on overtime is prominent across Sunday's papers.

How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK

How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK

May 23, 2026

Two women said they were raped by their on-screen husbands during filming of the Channel 4 show, MAFS.

'Suddenly I could see myself': Why breast reductions are more popular now

'Suddenly I could see myself': Why breast reductions are more popular now

May 23, 2026

For the first time, more people in the UK are choosing reduction procedures than enlargements.

The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out

The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out

May 23, 2026

Sufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.

Charmain 'was on a mission' to find out who her prophet husband was. Then she died

Charmain 'was on a mission' to find out who her prophet husband was. Then she died

May 23, 2026

After a whirlwind romance and quickfire wedding, she was mysteriously found dead in a bathtub in Ghana.

Ice baths, almond milk and meditation: The secrets of Mo Salah's success

Ice baths, almond milk and meditation: The secrets of Mo Salah's success

May 23, 2026

He's been hailed as an all-time great - but there's more to his success than meets the eye.

Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine and keeping her Bafta in the basement

Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine and keeping her Bafta in the basement

May 22, 2026

Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Land, is published after the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet.

We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people

We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people

May 22, 2026

Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd, the new wardens of Bardsey Island, said they were craving a "different challenge".

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

May 23, 2026

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

'Frustrating' MOT backlogs as test centres opening dates unconfirmed

'Frustrating' MOT backlogs as test centres opening dates unconfirmed

May 24, 2026

Opening dates for new test centres in Hydebank and Mallusk are still not confirmed despite both being due to have opened years ago.

Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix injustice done by police

Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix injustice done by police

May 23, 2026

Michaela Allen reported abuse at the age of seven, but police errors meant no-one faced justice.

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