Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Boy, 12, named as one of seven youngsters to have drowned during UK heatwave
A child who died after getting into difficulty in the River Ribble at Ribchester has been named as 12-year-old Junior Slater.
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:03:00 +0100
A child who died after getting into difficulty in the River Ribble at Ribchester has been named as 12-year-old Junior Slater.
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:03:00 +0100
Thunderstorms warning issued for parts of England and Wales
A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in parts of south-west England and much of Wales, the Met Office said.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:06:00 +0100
A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in parts of south-west England and much of Wales, the Met Office said.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:06:00 +0100
Mum-of-one named as victim of Bank Holiday shooting outside bar
The woman who was shot dead outside a city centre bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday has been named as Shanice Brookes.
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:57:00 +0100
The woman who was shot dead outside a city centre bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday has been named as Shanice Brookes.
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:57:00 +0100
Woman pleads guilty to being in charge of out of control XL bully dog that killed teenager
A woman has admitted being in charge of a dangerously out of control XL bully dog when it killed a teenager.
Wed, 27 May 2026 06:06:00 +0100
A woman has admitted being in charge of a dangerously out of control XL bully dog when it killed a teenager.
Wed, 27 May 2026 06:06:00 +0100
We all face higher bills for mounting household energy debt
There is alarm over growing household energy debts as we learn the price cap is going up 13% this summer, with the potential for further hikes ahead.
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:37:00 +0100
There is alarm over growing household energy debts as we learn the price cap is going up 13% this summer, with the potential for further hikes ahead.
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:37:00 +0100
This illegal casino exposed itself... and in a very surprising way
It's not every day the organisation you investigated over a year ago emails you to announce it is back to its old ways.
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:31:00 +0100
It's not every day the organisation you investigated over a year ago emails you to announce it is back to its old ways.
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:31:00 +0100
Safety warning after heatwave deaths - but what is cold water shock?
As many people across the UK seek relief from record-breaking temperatures by plunging into open water, the RNLI has issued warnings after multiple deaths in water-related incidents.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:46:00 +0100
As many people across the UK seek relief from record-breaking temperatures by plunging into open water, the RNLI has issued warnings after multiple deaths in water-related incidents.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:46:00 +0100
Syrian refugee accused of sex attacks 'ignored woman's pleas to be left alone'
A Syrian refugee accused of sexually assaulting two women followed one of his alleged victims for more than half an hour despite her pleading with him to leave her alone, a trial has heard.
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:07:00 +0100
A Syrian refugee accused of sexually assaulting two women followed one of his alleged victims for more than half an hour despite her pleading with him to leave her alone, a trial has heard.
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:07:00 +0100
'Depraved' rapist who used his pet shop to target victims jailed
A "depraved" rapist who preyed on women and girls for almost two decades has been handed a lifelong sentence with at least eight-and-a-half years in jail.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:08:00 +0100
A "depraved" rapist who preyed on women and girls for almost two decades has been handed a lifelong sentence with at least eight-and-a-half years in jail.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:08:00 +0100
