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Thunderstorms and heavy rain headed for much of England and Wales
Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast across much of England and Wales this week, the Met Office has said.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast across much of England and Wales this week, the Met Office has said.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Man dies after getting into difficulty swimming off Devon coast
A man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Devon.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0100
A man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Devon.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0100
Boy attacked in crocodile enclosure back home
A three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a zoo's crocodile enclosure has been discharged from hospital and is back at home.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0100
A three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a zoo's crocodile enclosure has been discharged from hospital and is back at home.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0100
Man dies and woman critically injured in crash after pursuit involving police car
A man has died and a woman has been left critically injured in a crash after a pursuit involving a police car, Warwickshire Police has said.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0100
A man has died and a woman has been left critically injured in a crash after a pursuit involving a police car, Warwickshire Police has said.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0100
Andrew Tate pretended to be 'uberwealthy', his lawyer says
Social media influencer Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear "uberwealthy" in order to generate more online engagement, his lawyers have said.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0100
Social media influencer Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear "uberwealthy" in order to generate more online engagement, his lawyers have said.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0100
Young people leaving care are dying at a troubling rate - and one age stands out
The numbers are moving in the wrong direction.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0100
The numbers are moving in the wrong direction.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0100
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston dies
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has died at the age of 92.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:07:00 +0100
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has died at the age of 92.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:07:00 +0100
'We keep making stupid mistakes' - England Test captain Joe Root
England's Test captain Joe Root has criticised the team for "making stupid mistakes" after another off-field incident.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0100
England's Test captain Joe Root has criticised the team for "making stupid mistakes" after another off-field incident.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0100
Suspect in court charged with murder after death of man found unresponsive in street
A suspect has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in South Ayrshire.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0100
A suspect has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in South Ayrshire.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0100
Family of woman found dead describe 'immeasurable void' - as 23-year-old named
The family of a 23-year-old woman suspected to have been murdered in north London said "our hearts bleed with grief" as she was named by police.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0100
The family of a 23-year-old woman suspected to have been murdered in north London said "our hearts bleed with grief" as she was named by police.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0100