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UK's public spending watchdog to investigate Lower Thames Crossing project

The Guardian

Exclusive: Campaigners voice concerns over rising costs of £11bn Essex to Kent road tunnelThe UK's public spending watchdog has said it plans to investigate the Lower Thames Crossing, as campaigners voice concerns over the rising costs of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.The head...

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 7:00 am

Fire service in Northern Ireland had more than 300 calls in seven hours

BBC

Fifty four of the calls were bonfire-related and, with further pyres due to be lit on Sunday, the fire service says it is "prepared and ready to respond".

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 6:43 am

Fire service received more than 300 calls on Eleventh night

BBC

Fifty four of the calls were bonfire-related and, with further pyres due to be lit on Sunday, the fire service says it is "prepared and ready to respond".

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 6:43 am

Letters reveal climber's last messages home before fatal Everest ascent

BBC

Relatives of the Cheshire-born mountaineer discover letters Geroge Mallory wrote to his mother.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 6:18 am

'Exceptional' wildfire risk for parts of UK as heat health alerts issued

BBC

The warnings come as parts of the UK are set to enter their second week of temperatures above the heatwave threshold.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 6:07 am

Planning system 'needs to be overhauled' to build homes needed

BBC

There are also calls for the Welsh government to set aside more cash for building after a hike in costs.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 6:03 am

UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams

The Guardian

Government to launch consultation after Everton's deal with Stake.com went ahead amid warnings from Gambling CommissionMinisters are poised to launch a crackdown on unlicensed casinos sponsoring British sports teams, amid criticism that a delay to the proposals has opened the door for offshore gam...

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 6:00 am

'Fresh arrest in killing of Widdecombe' and 'Saved by the Bell'

BBC

New arrest after death of Ann Widdecombe and Bellingham brings it home for England leads Sunday's papers.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 4:23 am

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe

BBC

A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 2:29 am

We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?

BBC

What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 12:42 am

Watch fans react to every goal of England v Norway

BBC

The quarter-final of the World Cup saw the two teams face off in Miami, cheered on by fans back home.

Posted on 12 July 2026 | 12:33 am

The alt-pop rockers putting inclusivity centre stage

BBC

Renegade Zoo are made up of students from the Derry-based Tuned In Project which supports young adults with learning disabilities.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 11:00 pm

Man, 28, arrested over murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

The Guardian

Suspect arrested in South Yorkshire after ex-politician was found dead at her Devon home on ThursdayA 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe, police said.The suspect, who is a white British national, was arrested at an address in the South Yorkshire area on Sa...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 10:46 pm

Noskova, an astonishing Wimbledon fightback - and a kiss to the sky

BBC

Linda Noskova produces "one of the all-time greatest efforts on Centre Court" to win Wimbledon - and thanks her late mother, Ivana, for inspiring her.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:41 pm

Teenager charged with murder after off-road bike crash

BBC

Tyler Ford, 18, has been charged with the murder of Ceiran Evans after Thursday's incident in Gorseinon.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:35 pm

Man dies after falling from Eleventh Night bonfire in east Belfast

The Guardian

Warren Lyttle, who was in his 40s, died from his injuries after incident on the Braniel estate on FridayA man in his 40s has died after falling from an Eleventh Night bonfire in Belfast, police said.The incident occurred on the Braniel estate in the east of the city on Friday night. Continue reading...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 8:16 pm

Heatwave conditions in England and Wales to continue into next week, says Met Office

The Guardian

Temperatures will stay above 30C on Sunday, with warnings of wildfires and heat health alerts in some areasThe scorching heatwave conditions experienced by much of England and Wales will last until at least next week, the Met Office has said.Temperatures in parts of England and Wales will continue t...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 7:55 pm

Tributes paid to TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan

BBC

The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 7:29 pm

Man dies after falling from east Belfast bonfire

BBC

Organisers of the bonfire say they are "heartbroken" by what they described as a "tragic accident".

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 7:20 pm

Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police

BBC

Police were called to an address in Newport on Friday night following reports of threatening behaviour.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 5:59 pm

Woman's body recovered in search at waterfall beauty spot

BBC

Firefighters and police were called to reports of a woman in difficulty at the Falls of Falloch near Crianlarich on Friday night.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 4:21 pm

Woman's body recovered in search at waterfall beauty spot

BBC

Firefighters and police were called to reports of a woman in difficulty at the Falls of Falloch near Crianlarich on Friday night.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 4:21 pm

Elon Musk's family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk's father

The Guardian

Errol Musk says far-right activist is 'a fine young man' and held meetings with Russian business figuresElon Musk's family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, according to the billionaire X owner's father, who was with the British far-right activist in Moscow as he encouraged anti-migr...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 4:04 pm

Arrests as man's body found in suitcase in woods

BBC

Two men are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body is found in a suitcase.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 3:19 pm

Ann Widdecombe: police believe former MP was attacked almost 24 hours before being found dead - as it happened

The Guardian

Devon and Cornwall force now looking for suspect 'believed to be a white male' after man arrested on Friday was released without chargeAlison and Simon Gilbert, who have lived in in Haytor Vale for over a decade, said Ann Widdecombe was a well-known figure locally. Ms Gilbert told PA media:She w...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 2:56 pm

Unusual requests to British embassies - from hair colour tips to restaurant refunds

BBC

One holidaymaker asked where to get blonde highlights in Jordan, the Foreign Office has revealed.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 2:36 pm

Former milkman wins £4m mansion in prize draw

BBC

David Roper, from Rotherham, says the win has "changed everything" for him and his family.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 1:47 pm

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies aged 94

BBC

Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, Chelsea announced on Saturday.

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 1:21 pm

Probation hostels in England and Wales forced to shut after staffing crisis

The Guardian

Watchdog says public being put in danger by closure of premises that accommodate most dangerous offendersNearly one in ten probation hostels where England and Wales' most dangerous offenders live after leaving prison have been closed after a staffing crisis.As ministers prepare the early release o...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 1:00 pm

TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies of prostate cancer, aged 68

The Guardian

The former ITV, BBC and Sky News journalist died peacefully at home in London on Saturday, his family sayThe former BBC and Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died aged 68 after a "period of illness with prostate cancer", his family have said.The journalist, who was long a fixture on Britis...

Posted on 11 July 2026 | 12:32 pm

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