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Brides get ‘hitched’ thanks to police escort to wedding venue

Brides get ‘hitched’ thanks to police escort to wedding venue

Brides get ‘hitched’ thanks to police escort to wedding venue

13 June 2023

The coach carrying the wedding party broke down on the way to service in Southampton, Hampshire.


Heatwave threshold exceeded across the UK

Heatwave threshold exceeded across the UK

Heatwave threshold exceeded across the UK

13 June 2023

A heatwave is defined as three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold.


Neighbours raised concerns months before killing of Alfie Steele, nine

Neighbours raised concerns months before killing of Alfie Steele, nine

Neighbours raised concerns months before killing of Alfie Steele, nine

13 June 2023

Alfie Steele had 50 injuries all over his body and was found submerged in a bath in Droitwich, Worcestershire.


Portrait of John Lennon by ex-Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe up for auction

Portrait of John Lennon by ex-Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe up for auction

Portrait of John Lennon by ex-Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe up for auction

13 June 2023

The watercolour painting on paper is thought to be Sutcliffe’s only portrait of Lennon, whom he first met when they were students.


North Atlantic temperature anomaly sparks concern among climate scientists

North Atlantic temperature anomaly sparks concern among climate scientists

North Atlantic temperature anomaly sparks concern among climate scientists

13 June 2023

The combination of long-term ocean warming from human emissions plus short-term natural variation is thought to be responsible.


More work needed to understand ‘risks’ that AI could pose – Education Secretary

More work needed to understand ‘risks’ that AI could pose – Education Secretary

More work needed to understand ‘risks’ that AI could pose – Education Secretary

13 June 2023

Gillian Keegan will call for evidence to ensure artificial intelligence is used in a ‘safe and secure way’ in education.


Odey firm gates funds as investors head for exit amid deepening crisis

Odey firm gates funds as investors head for exit amid deepening crisis

Odey firm gates funds as investors head for exit amid deepening crisis

13 June 2023

Odey Asset Management is facing mounting pressure in the wake of sexual assault and harassment allegations against its founder Crispin Odey.


Space-based solar farms could power millions of homes, suggests Shapps

Space-based solar farms could power millions of homes, suggests Shapps

Space-based solar farms could power millions of homes, suggests Shapps

13 June 2023

The Energy Security Secretary announced £4.3m funding for research projects.


Two university students killed in Nottingham knife and van attack

Two university students killed in Nottingham knife and van attack

Two university students killed in Nottingham knife and van attack

13 June 2023

Police say they are not looking for any other suspects and are working with counter-terrorism teams to establish the facts.


Two officers served with gross misconduct notices over Ely e-bike crash

Two officers served with gross misconduct notices over Ely e-bike crash

Two officers served with gross misconduct notices over Ely e-bike crash

13 June 2023

Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans died last month when they crashed on an electric bike minutes after CCTV had captured them being followed by police.


BBC boss: Eight equal pay cases currently open is an ‘achievement’

BBC boss: Eight equal pay cases currently open is an ‘achievement’

BBC boss: Eight equal pay cases currently open is an ‘achievement’

13 June 2023

The corporation’s chief content officer also denied the allegation that BBC radio is ageist.


Junior doctors in Scotland reject pay deal as union announces July strike dates

Junior doctors in Scotland reject pay deal as union announces July strike dates

Junior doctors in Scotland reject pay deal as union announces July strike dates

13 June 2023

The offer was described by the Health Secretary as ‘final’.


William launches homeless charity’s new ‘stepping stone’ housing project

William launches homeless charity’s new ‘stepping stone’ housing project

William launches homeless charity’s new ‘stepping stone’ housing project

13 June 2023

The Prince of Wales hailed Reuben House in south-east London, which aims to provide affordable rental flats for young people, as ‘amazing’.


Knife and van attack leaves three dead and three injured in Nottingham

Knife and van attack leaves three dead and three injured in Nottingham

Knife and van attack leaves three dead and three injured in Nottingham

13 June 2023

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the ‘horrific and tragic’ incident.


Sturgeon is Europe’s ‘most impressive’ politician despite her arrest – Yousaf

Sturgeon is Europe’s ‘most impressive’ politician despite her arrest – Yousaf

Sturgeon is Europe’s ‘most impressive’ politician despite her arrest – Yousaf

13 June 2023

The First Minister spoke about his predecessor less than 48 hours after she was arrested by police.


Johnson ‘was updated on resignation honours list by Cabinet Office before June’

Johnson ‘was updated on resignation honours list by Cabinet Office before June’

Johnson ‘was updated on resignation honours list by Cabinet Office before June’

13 June 2023

Nadine Dorries and other allies missed out on getting peerages in the list published last Friday.


Lockdown given ‘very little thought’ ahead of pandemic, UK Covid Inquiry hears

Lockdown given ‘very little thought’ ahead of pandemic, UK Covid Inquiry hears

Lockdown given ‘very little thought’ ahead of pandemic, UK Covid Inquiry hears

13 June 2023

The first public hearing was told the word ‘lockdown’ is ‘forever seared in the nation’s consciousness’.


Banks should increase returns on savings amid interest rate rises, says top Tory

Banks should increase returns on savings amid interest rate rises, says top Tory

Banks should increase returns on savings amid interest rate rises, says top Tory

13 June 2023

Harriett Baldwin, chairwoman of the Treasury Select Committee, suggested banks should take the step if they are also raising mortgage rates.


What we know so far after three killed and others injured in Nottingham attacks

What we know so far after three killed and others injured in Nottingham attacks

What we know so far after three killed and others injured in Nottingham attacks

13 June 2023

A man has been arrested in connection with a number of incidents in the city.


New fixed-rate below-cap energy deal ‘encouraging sign’ for consumers

New fixed-rate below-cap energy deal ‘encouraging sign’ for consumers

New fixed-rate below-cap energy deal ‘encouraging sign’ for consumers

13 June 2023

The new tariff from So Energy costs £2,047 – £27 less than July’s price cap – for households with average consumption.


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