Heatwave warning: UK expected to beat international highs over bank holiday
The Met Office predicts a strong May warm spell across much of England and Wales, with heat-health alerts in place and guidance on staying safe in the sun and near water
Connacht rugby season guide 2026/27: fixtures, interpros and URC prediction
Connacht showed resilience last season and now aim higher under Lancaster; read a concise look at fixtures, interpros plans and a URC prediction
Murrayfield advance to quarter-finals at Braids Dispatch Trophy
Murrayfield keep their bid alive after squad changes while teenage talents and veteran rivals secure places in the quarter-finals
Police search for second suspect after two teenage girls attacked on Great Yarmouth beach
Norfolk Police responded to reports at 12.37am on Saturday 16 May 2026 after two teenage girls were allegedly raped on dunes behind a Premier Inn; a man was arrested the next day and officers are searching for a second suspect
How Christopher Harborne’s rich list rise fuels scrutiny over Nigel Farage’s £5m gift
Christopher Harborne, a Thailand-based crypto investor, has entered the Sunday Times Rich List as a top billionaire while questions about his £5m gift to Nigel Farage have triggered parliamentary and electoral scrutiny
Disputed survey results cast doubt on Slieve View bilingual street sign bid
Local councillors have challenged the outcome of a residents’ survey for a Slieve View bilingual street sign application, pointing to possible postal or process failures
State Opening under strain as Labour revolts and calls for Starmer to step down
A looming State Opening raises fresh concerns after several ministers resigned and dozens of MPs demanded Keir Starmer step aside, prompting warnings from the Palace
Flattering Roman midi dress at £36 that transitions from day to night
Roman’s textured wrap bodice midi dress blends a slimming silhouette with easy movement, earning high ratings from customers for both everyday wear and special occasions
Hearts target victory at Motherwell with Cammy Devlin and Harry Milne edging closer
Hearts travel to Fir Park on Saturday, May 9 with potential returns for Cammy Devlin and Harry Milne as Derek McInnes stresses focus on the Motherwell game rather than title scenarios.
The Cleaner not finished: Greg Davies says he’s working on new episodes
Greg Davies has confirmed the BBC sitcom The Cleaner isn’t over and that he is working on fresh material, though he cannot yet disclose the details
Allen Smiley’s daughter recounts father’s last words about Bugsy Siegel
Luellen Smiley’s memories and research offer a fresh view of Allen Smiley, Bugsy Siegel, and the contested control of the race wire
Lag B’Omer in north London: heightened security and community resilience
Thousands marked Lag B’Omer amid a stepped-up security operation that combined police measures and volunteer patrols
Stay in a renovated Victorian Schoolhouse on Straloch Estate
A restored Victorian Schoolhouse on the Straloch Estate offers comfortable rooms, artisan touches and activities across the grounds
Affordable Soudorv smartwatch reduced to £21.99 — features and alternatives
Find out what the £21.99 Soudorv smartwatch offers, who it suits and which alternatives to consider
Archbishop of Canterbury to pray and talk with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican
Archbishop Sarah Mullally’s pilgrimage to Rome combines private prayer with official dialogue as two church leaders explore shared concerns and differences
Essex crash at Bowers Gifford: ambulance flips and several people injured
Four people rushed to hospital after an ambulance flipped at the busy A13/A130 junction while multiple crews treated casualties at the scene
Pure Fitout workshop to shut after investor downsizes operations
A Belfast joinery and fit-out firm that supplied high-profile hotels will wind down its workshop after an investor who bought it from administration decides to close operations amid weak demand
Opportunities on Dept. Q season two: paid traineeships in Edinburgh
Get a rare on-set training opportunity with Dept. Q and earn while you learn in Edinburgh
Beverley Callard exits I’m A Celebrity South Africa amid cancer-related health scare
Beverley Callard withdrew from I’m A Celebrity South Africa after a medical episode related to her ongoing breast cancer treatment; fellow campmates and fans have since rallied around her
Northern Ireland heating oil costs drop to lowest since March 3
Home heating oil costs have fallen for a ninth straight survey, bringing prices down from an April peak and easing pressure on consumers
Temu order turns out to be printed image not metal arch: buyer surprise
A Northern Ireland couple ordered a budget garden arch for £11.19 and discovered a printed image on April 13; they share what happened and how buyers and platforms should respond
Gemma Collins exit jolts I’m a Celebrity as David Haye also departs
A late-stage twist had campmates choosing exits, resulting in Gemma Collins and David Haye leaving together and prompting online backlash
Arsenal vs Manchester City: can Arteta’s side halt Guardiola’s charge?
A tactical snapshot of how injuries, momentum and managerial evolution may shape a decisive Premier League fixture
Holmes disclosure reader role in Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands
Play a central role in major investigations by managing disclosure material and coordinating with the SIO and CPS
Gemma Collins emotional struggle on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa: what happened
Gemma Collins faces a tough day in the I’m A Celebrity… South Africa camp, breaking down and clashing with co-stars as she pursues a redemption run