Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Seven teenagers died after getting into difficulty in water during UK heatwave
Seven teenagers have died in water-related incidents in the UK over the heatwave, with another dying in Ireland and a 60-year-old man dying in Cornwall.
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:03:00 +0100
Seven teenagers have died in water-related incidents in the UK over the heatwave, with another dying in Ireland and a 60-year-old man dying in Cornwall.
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:03:00 +0100
Thunderstorms warning issued for parts of England and Wales
A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in parts of south-west England and much of Wales, the Met Office said.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:06:00 +0100
A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in parts of south-west England and much of Wales, the Met Office said.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:06:00 +0100
Woman pleads guilty to being in charge of out of control XL bully dog that killed teenager
A woman has admitted being in charge of a dangerously out of control XL bully dog when it killed a teenager.
Wed, 27 May 2026 06:06:00 +0100
A woman has admitted being in charge of a dangerously out of control XL bully dog when it killed a teenager.
Wed, 27 May 2026 06:06:00 +0100
This illegal casino exposed itself... and in a very surprising way
It's not every day the organisation you investigated over a year ago emails you to announce it is back to its old ways.
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:31:00 +0100
It's not every day the organisation you investigated over a year ago emails you to announce it is back to its old ways.
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:31:00 +0100
Syrian refugee accused of sex attacks 'ignored woman's pleas to be left alone'
A Syrian refugee accused of sexually assaulting two women followed one of his alleged victims for more than half an hour despite her pleading with him to leave her alone, a trial has heard.
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:07:00 +0100
A Syrian refugee accused of sexually assaulting two women followed one of his alleged victims for more than half an hour despite her pleading with him to leave her alone, a trial has heard.
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:07:00 +0100
'Depraved' rapist who used his pet shop to target victims jailed
A "depraved" rapist who preyed on women and girls for almost two decades has been handed a lifelong sentence with at least eight-and-a-half years in jail.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:08:00 +0100
A "depraved" rapist who preyed on women and girls for almost two decades has been handed a lifelong sentence with at least eight-and-a-half years in jail.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:08:00 +0100
Sexual predator who targeted sleeping women on Tube given extra jail sentence
A man who sexually assaulted women who had fallen asleep on Tube trains was caught while he was already serving time in prison.
Wed, 27 May 2026 13:23:00 +0100
A man who sexually assaulted women who had fallen asleep on Tube trains was caught while he was already serving time in prison.
Wed, 27 May 2026 13:23:00 +0100
Sturgeon defends 'no comment' stance during police interview
Nicola Sturgeon has defended her reported decision to give "no comment" answers while being interviewed by police following her arrest.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Nicola Sturgeon has defended her reported decision to give "no comment" answers while being interviewed by police following her arrest.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Labour MPs report Reform UK to equalities watchdog for alleged Islamophobia
A group of MPs has written to the chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) demanding a probe into Reform UK regarding allegations of Islamophobia.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:23:00 +0100
A group of MPs has written to the chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) demanding a probe into Reform UK regarding allegations of Islamophobia.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Woman killed outside Sheffield bar was an 'innocent bystander'
A woman fatally shot outside a bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday was an "innocent bystander", police have said.
Wed, 27 May 2026 03:01:00 +0100
A woman fatally shot outside a bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday was an "innocent bystander", police have said.
Wed, 27 May 2026 03:01:00 +0100