England and Wales suffer driest July on record in summer of extreme weather England and Wales have had their driest July in records dating back to 1836, provisional statistics from the Met Office show. And southern England has experienced its driest month ever recorded, as more records tumble amid a summer of extreme weather that
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 following short illness Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 following a short illness. The Northern Irish stand-up comedian died on Monday morning after spending the last few days “surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs”, a statement from his family said. Posting on his social media pages,
Sunday Times and Sun columnist Rod Liddle dies aged 66 Journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died after a short illness at the age of 66. Liddle was a high-profile columnist on The Sunday Times and The Sun, and had a weekly column in The Spectator, as well as a Times Radio show. His children,
Man arrested after nine-year-old girl found injured at industrial estate dies A 35-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath. Police Scotland said the girl was found injured at Elliot Industrial Estate at around 12.02am on Monday. She was then
Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer while claiming £78,000 in benefits A man has been jailed after keeping his dead mother inside a freezer for nearly three years while continuing to receive more than £78,000 of her benefits. Christopher Phillips, 60, previously admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of Silvia Phillips, 89,
Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in tackling small boat crossings Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to be “relentless” in tackling small boat crossings. Speaking during a visit to Dover, he highlighted that crossings are down significantly compared with the numbers for this time last year, but said he is not “complacent” on the issue.
Girl dies after ‘medical episode’ at Kendal Calling festival A teenage girl has died after suffering a “medical episode” at a festival headlined by Wolf Alice and Scissor Sisters. The force said in a statement that the girl’s family have been told and are being supported by specialist officers. It added: “Inquiries into the circumstances
PM: Written constitution needed as country to be run differently Andy Burnham previously called for a written constitution in 2024 book Head North A written constitution could be needed for Britain as a “different approach” is taken to running the country, the Prime Minister has said. Andy Burnham previously called for a written constitution in 2024 book Head North:
Donald Trump says Middle East allies have reached outline deal to end Iran war The US President says any deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran’s nuclear threat US President Donald Trump claimed Middle East allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and
Danny Welbeck ‘immensely proud’ to join Chelsea after long spell with Brighton Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has completed a move to Chelsea after signing a two-year deal. The 35-year-old, who has been capped 42 times by England, will head straight for Hong Kong to join up with head coach Xabi Alonso and his new team-mates