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London bus drivers start 26 days of strike action over 'dangerously hot' working conditions as capital sees latest heatwave in record-breaking summer
More than 1,500 bus drivers working for Arriva London started industrial action today - with warnings of major transport delays and chaos across the coming months.
Princess Beatrice attends the funeral of her mother's colourful millionaire ex Paddy McNally in Wiltshire - but where is Fergie?
The King's niece, 38, appeared solemn and wore black as she was seen at the event at St James' Church in Wiltshire this afternoon.
What would Carson the butler say? Residents of Downton Abbey village in the Cotswolds are furious over plan for 200 new homes
The quaint village of Bampton in Oxfordshire served as an outdoor filming location for the fictional ITV show - soon becoming a magnet for spectators from around the world.
Charities issue urgent warning over 'Frankenstein cats' including Scottish folds, Persians and new 'XL bully' breeds
Charities have issued an urgent warning over a wave of 'Frankenstein cats' with extreme, unnatural features.
Morocco deploys hundreds of troops to the border over fears another huge migrant 'invasion' of Ceuta is imminent
Morocco has sent hundreds of troops to the border with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, amid fears that another 'invasion' of the city is imminent.
Reform UK accuses Vodafone of 'facilitating migrant invasion' over handing of free SIM cards to asylum seekers
Zia Yusuf, the party's home affairs spokesman, pledged a Reform government would 'immediately review' the mobile network operator's public contracts.
Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.
Lewes train derailment latest: Terrified passengers ‘feared they would die’ in crash that injured 20
Two people have been seriously injured in the incident as the RAIB are investigating the cause of the derailment
Will we get another heatwave this summer? Here’s what we know
Met Office data suggests the UK is on track to see its hottest summer since records began
The best ways to save money – from budgeting to planning your future
It’s far easier to take control of your money than we’ve been led to believe – you just need a plan and some time
Linda Razzell’s family makes fresh demand to her killer about her missing body
Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said in her ruling that Razzell’s refusal to disclose the location of Mrs Razzell’s body had caused ‘profound anguish’
Met Office names 17 areas facing heavy rain by Wednesday - full list
As many as 17 UK areas could finally see some proper downpours as rain maps turn yellow.
Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.
What to do if you find yourself near a wildfire
The National Fire Chiefs Council said England and Wales had been struck by 1,017 wildfires this year
Voices: ‘An insult’: Readers accuse Farage of dodging scrutiny after Clacton by-election win
Our readers aren’t buying Reform’s explanation for Nigel Farage’s no-show at the count – and with the donations investigation reopened within hours of his win, many say the real story is only just beginning
Reform's Lee Anderson accuses police of dishonesty after Farage 'security threat'
Reform UK's Lee Anderson has hit back amid a row over claims Nigel Farage stayed away from the Clacton by-election count because of a "credible threat".
Meghan Markle hit with devastating blow as new figures reveal all
The lifestyle brand was launched in March of last year.
Andy Burnham's migrant plan 'about punishing people for not voting Labour'
The Tory leader accused the Prime Minister of copying Nigel Farage by targeting areas run by political opponents for asylum accommodation and detention centres.
Andy Burnham's latest asylum seeker plan reveals why he can't be trusted on immigration
The answer isn't to move asylum seekers from British cities to British villages, writes Jonathan Walker
Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
King Charles announces major change at never-before-seen part of home
The monarch's estate has a major change now available for people to enjoy.
American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months
Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organisation has …
The Office's Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after cancer diagnosis
The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.
Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances
Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?
Video shows scale of devastation in Stourbridge
Multiple fires tore through the West Midlands on Thursday, with firefighters still working to control the blazes.
DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province, officials have s…
French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women
Disciplinary proceedings under way after security concerns raised over reported visits to official residence France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations …
Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues As Zambians go to the polls on Thursday, the ghost of the current president’s predecessor hangs o…
Former Mexican governor charged in case of 43 students who vanished in 2014
Ángel Aguirre indicted in case that rocked Mexico and became symbol of its brutal cartel violence The former governor of Guerrero state in Mexico has been formally charged over his alleged involvement in the disappearanc…
At least 44 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest human-made lake At least 44 people have died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, police said. The…