The UK has a handful of bank holidays throughout the year but why do two take place in May each year? Here's the history behind them.

The Leader of the Commons appeared to describe the grooming gangs issue as a ‘dog whistle’ during a Radio 4 debate.

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This 'irreplaceable' BBC Radio 6 Music 'legend' has announced he is leaving after 16 years, saying 'it's with a heavy heart' - see when his ...

With Star Wars Day back for another year, and May the 4th be with you, test your knowledge of the galaxy with this Star Wars-themed quiz.

Lady Gaga gave a free concert on Saturday night in front of at least a million fans who poured onto Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career. “Tonight, we’re making history ...

An inquest into his death was formally opened by Essex area coroner Michelle Brown on Friday. The court heard Mr Gould had undergone a tooth extraction the day he died, and was prescribed amoxicillin ...

Padel, the world's fastest growing sport, is now available to Basildon residents following the opening of four new PadelStars courts.

Nigel Farage has said the Tories will “never recover” and Reform UK has “supplanted” them as the opposition to Labour after his party made sweeping gains in local elections. Both Sir Keir Starmer and ...

Malnutrition and hunger are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Gaza Strip as Israel’s total blockade enters its third month. A shortage of food and supplies has driven the territory toward ...

Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has sent young guitarist Olly Pearson through to the show’s final with his golden buzzer.

Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) returned tonight (May 3) with its second live semi-final - these are the acts who went through to the final.