Britain's drought crisis deepens as reservoirs run dry and wildfires rage

Bayern Munich's decision to pass on Lutsharel Geertruida has been vindicated, as the Dutch defender's move to RB Leipzig has turned into a costly transfer flop. We examine what went wrong and what lies ahead for the 26-year-old.

Dame Brenda Blethyn says she would happily reprise her role as DCI Vera Stanhope for a special episode, as author Ann Cleeves reveals she has not killed off the beloved detective.

Whitbread confirms closure dates for 261 restaurants, including Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, as it pivots to hotels. 3,800 jobs at risk.

The Law Society admits it investigated its Chief Executive over a character reference for his convicted paedophile cousin, as members demand his resignation.

A team of Allied saboteurs is assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held Greek island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers.

Scottish actor Jack Lowden has seen his odds slashed to 5-1 to become the next James Bond after Richard Osman claimed the Slow Horses star is 'strongly considered' for the iconic role.

Britain is in the grip of eclipse mania as thousands travel for hours in a desperate search for solar eclipse glasses before the most impressive partial eclipse in 54 years.

Interior designers reveal the five items that are sabotaging your guest room and turning British hospitality into an unwitting insult. From family photos to old linens, here is what must go.

A Cold War bunker in Nova Scotia is being turned into a luxury survival complex for the super-rich, as fears of global collapse drive demand for doomsday shelters.

American health officials propose closing a regulatory gap that has allowed thousands of chemicals to enter the US food supply without government review. But critics say the plan does not go far enough.

Labour’s Andy Burnham is set to water down electric car sales rules, allowing half of new cars to still run on petrol by 2030, in a retreat from the net zero push.

A British Airways flight attendant who bravely subdued a disruptive passenger has been hailed a national heroine after a drum and bass DJ invited her to perform on stage.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami face Monterrey in a Leagues Cup match that pits European football royalty against North American ambition. British fans face late-night viewing and VPN hurdles.

Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love' took three decades to become a UK hit, a testament to the band's stubborn refusal to play the singles game and a lesson in artistic integrity.

James and Ola Jordan, once hailed as the couple who beat the 'Strictly curse', have announced their separation after 22 years. The news reignites debate about fame, family values, and the pressures of modern celebrity life.

A new study in Nature reveals that partially connected neural networks can outperform fully wired ones, challenging conventional wisdom on AI and brain function.

An estimated one billion plastic nurdles have spilled into the North Sea off the Northumberland coast, sparking fury among volunteers who say they were prevented from joining the clean-up operation for days.

Channel 5's new crime drama Benidorm Is Murder brings a mix of familiar TV faces to the Spanish resort, promising sun, sand, and suspicion.

An 81-year-old grandfather is furious after receiving a £70 fine for parking on a dropped kerb that leads to a fenced-off driveway, highlighting bureaucratic overreach.

A Wisconsin brewery offers half-price beer if Mitch McConnell dies, sparking outrage and a fight over its alcohol permit.

Antisemitic incidents in the UK have risen by a fifth in the first half of 2026, with schools seeing a 59% surge. The CST warns of a growing threat to British society.

Andy Burnham responds to swimmer Archie Goodburn’s emotional plea on BBC Breakfast for a national brain cancer lead. A rare moment of decency from Downing Street, but will it be enough?

Liverpool face a summer of upheaval as Cody Gakpo heads for a £70m Tottenham move and Curtis Jones seeks an exit, raising questions about FSG’s direction.

Three wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed at least 600 homes, exposing the dangers of building in fire-prone landscapes and the failure of forest management.

For 15 years, Colin Burgess and his family have lived in a house inside a London cemetery. This is the story of duty, death, and the quiet dignity of a vanishing tradition.

Chelsea demand £70m from Manchester City for Pedro Neto as the Blues look to balance the books after a record-breaking £117million deal for Morgan Rogers.

Eintracht Frankfurt's new coach Adi Hütter has ended Borussia Dortmund's hopes of signing young right-back Elias Baum, insisting the academy product will stay. A lesson in loyalty and pragmatism for German football.

James cancel Belladrum headline slot hours before show as Tim Booth loses voice to viral infection. Razorlight step in to save the festival.

Brides left distraught as Manchester bridal firm Je Roche fails to deliver dresses, with manager blaming a robbery. Trustpilot reviews reveal a pattern of complaints.