Southern Water has become the latest company to bring in a hosepipe ban, to protect rare chalk stream habitat, as England battles exceptionally dry weather.

Air Marshal Smyth’s appointment follows a series of promotions to command positions since becoming an Air Commodore in 2015.

Wednesday’s announcement follows a broader international recognition of Pakistan’s efforts to improve air safety.

This restaurant in County Durham, hailed a 'hidden gem' by customers, has been crowned among the best in Britain for 2025.

Official data showed Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6 in June, up from 3.4 in May and the highest since January 2024.

Trading Standards found 115 items, including some that were more than two weeks out of date, at Asda’s Leckwith and Pentwyn stores in Cardiff.

Officers from Durham Police are continuing to look for the missing man, called Christopher, with police not providing his surname.

Thousands of people have been relocated to the UK as part of a secret scheme set up after data on Afghans who supported British forces was leaked.

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray was speaking ahead of the meeting between the two leaders in Scotland later this month.

Two students who were stabbed to death in the Nottingham attacks will receive posthumous degrees this month.

A nurse who complained about a transgender doctor using a female changing room was cleared of gross misconduct the day before her employment tribunal resumes, according to her solicitor.

The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, said the role reflects the ‘high regard’ in which Camilla is held by the service.