The NHS maintained care for an estimated 10,000 more patients during the latest doctors’ strike compared with last year’s industrial action. Early data shows that 93% of planned operations, tests and ...

The comedian appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, where he described his first stand-up gig at a Mexican restaurant in South Norwood.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has also said she plans to introduce a fast-track scheme to tackle the asylum backlog.

The five-time Grammy winner, who has sold more than 220 million albums worldwide, took to the stage on Saturday night to headline Brighton Pride.

The Home Secretary plans to introduce a fast-track scheme to tackle the asylum backlog that aims to turn around decisions within weeks. Yvette Cooper said Labour was planning a “major overhaul” of the ...

Countries are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, where they will hope to break a deadlock in talks for a legally binding agreement on plastics.

The BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two of the stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Reports in The Sun allege their drug use was discussed on the BBC dancing show, and said ...

There was no jackpot winner in Saturday’s National Lottery Lotto draw, meaning Wednesday’s top prize is an estimated £5.3 million. The winning Lotto numbers were 01, 05, 10, 30, 33, 50, and the bonus ...

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested England’s Lionesses will receive honours after their dramatic Euro 2025 victory, declaring: “Recognition is coming.” The Lionesses became back-to-back European champions ...

Ground Force legend Alan Titchmarsh has revealed the best time of day to water your garden and how often, as well as how to use water efficiently ...

A Coronation Street legend is reportedly coming back to the ITV soap as the new Rovers Return landlady, seven years after exiting.

The King enjoyed a dram of whisky and met competitors when he attended the Mey Highland Games in Caithness. Charles wore a traditional kilt and was pictured waving as he arrived at the games on ...