Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Teenage boy is 10th person to die in open water during hot weather
A teenage boy has died swimming in a pond - the 10th person to die in open water during the record-breaking UK heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:00 +0100
A teenage boy has died swimming in a pond - the 10th person to die in open water during the record-breaking UK heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Man found guilty of stabbing university student to death with ceremonial knife
A 23-year-old man has been found guilty of stabbing a university student to death with a 21cm Sikh kirpan ceremonial knife.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53:00 +0100
A 23-year-old man has been found guilty of stabbing a university student to death with a 21cm Sikh kirpan ceremonial knife.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53:00 +0100
60 village homes evacuated after ground movement detected
Sixty homes have been evacuated in a Scottish village following reports of ground movement.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Sixty homes have been evacuated in a Scottish village following reports of ground movement.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Thousands without tap water as reservoirs at ‘critical level’
Thousands of people in Kent are still without tap water due to high demand caused by the heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:28:00 +0100
Thousands of people in Kent are still without tap water due to high demand caused by the heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:28:00 +0100
Former supply teacher admits taking more than 100 upskirt photos of pupils
A former supply teacher has admitted taking more than 100 upskirt photos of pupils.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:58:00 +0100
A former supply teacher has admitted taking more than 100 upskirt photos of pupils.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:58:00 +0100
Why Harry and Meghan's £2.4m revamp of Frogmore Cottage could be reversed
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage could be reversed under plans being considered for the property.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:19:00 +0100
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage could be reversed under plans being considered for the property.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:19:00 +0100
Crystal Palace make history after winning first European trophy
Crystal Palace have won won the UEFA Conference League to claim a first European trophy in the club's history.
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:09:00 +0100
Crystal Palace have won won the UEFA Conference League to claim a first European trophy in the club's history.
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:09:00 +0100
Boy, 15, charged with sexual offences against 10 girls
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with two rapes and other sexual offences against 10 girls.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:31:00 +0100
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with two rapes and other sexual offences against 10 girls.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:31:00 +0100
Mother who 'brutally' murdered baby daughter jailed for 19 years
A mother who murdered her 19-day-old daughter in a "violent and brutal" attack has been jailed for at least 19 years.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:14:00 +0100
A mother who murdered her 19-day-old daughter in a "violent and brutal" attack has been jailed for at least 19 years.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:14:00 +0100
Former BP boss hits back at oil giant after his ousting
The former chairman of BP has come out swinging against his ousting, saying no one has ever made the kinds of bullying accusations levelled against him in recent days.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:19:00 +0100
The former chairman of BP has come out swinging against his ousting, saying no one has ever made the kinds of bullying accusations levelled against him in recent days.
Wed, 27 May 2026 09:19:00 +0100