Just 14% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters in good ecological health Just 14% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological health, a new assessment reveals. The first update in six years under retained EU legislation on water quality from the Environment Agency assessed the country’s 4,658 rivers, lakes, estuaries,
Gianni Infantino retains FIFA board’s support after crisis meeting in Morocco Gianni Infantino has the “full support” of FIFA’s management board despite being forced to abandon his plan to sell stakes in a company to run the World Cup to private investors. The Swiss’ plan was rejected by three continental confederations before it was withdrawn
Experts warn that water scarcity may continue despite flood alerts Heavy rain which could cause flooding in parts of Scotland is unlikely to provide the relief that is needed after exceptionally dry weather, experts have warned. A cluster of heavy slow moving showers and storms will roll across eastern Scotland on Wednesday afternoon, with the
Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul wearing Trabzonspor shirt to finalise move Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul wearing a Trabzonspor shirt to finalise a move to the Turkish Super Lig side. Hundreds of fans were on hand to greet the former Liverpool forward at Ataturk Airport after the club announced on Tuesday evening that he
TV dog trainer Graeme Hall joins Strictly Come Dancing: ‘I can’t wait’ TV presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall is the latest contestant to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing, and said: “I can’t wait to get started.” The 59-year-old canine professional was announced as the 11th contestant joining the star-studded line-up on Wednesday. Nicknamed
Ryanair passenger numbers reach new high Ryanair’s monthly passenger numbers reached an all-time high of more than 22 million in July. The Dublin-based low-cost airline said it carried 22.2 million passengers last month. That represented a 7% increase on July 2025. It carried 213.2 million passengers in the 12 months to the end of July,
No disciplinary proceedings against police officer who shot Chris Kaba The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba will not face disciplinary proceedings, a watchdog has confirmed. Martyn Blake, also known by the cypher NX121, was cleared of murder after an Old Bailey trial, but was due to face disciplinary proceedings. However, after the Government changed
Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said. Four people have been taken to a major trauma centre following the incident on Endell Street on Wednesday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police said four men, aged 34, 39,
Man charged in connection with death of nine-year-old girl A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old child in Arbroath. The girl, from West Yorkshire, was found seriously injured just after midnight on Monday at the Elliot industrial estate in the Angus town and taken to Ninewells Hospital in
Body recovered in search for boy, 13, in sea off East Yorkshire coast A body has been recovered in the search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast, police have said. Humberside Police received reports of concern for the boy’s safety near the South Promenade area