CCTV Shows Track “Irregularity” Near Lewes Train Derailment CCTV footage has shown a “track irregularity” near the location where a train derailed in Lewes, according to an initial report into the incident. Investigators are examining the footage and other evidence to establish what caused the train to leave the tracks. The finding is preliminary, meaning […]

Three Members of Same Family Die in Sussex Incide Three members of the same family have died in a serious incident in Sussex, while a girl from the same family remains in critical condition, Sussex Police have confirmed. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths and have begun establishing what happened. Officers are also […]

Andy Burnham Pledges Accommodation for All Rough Sleepers in England This Winter UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged that every person sleeping rough in England will have access to accommodation this winter, as the government steps up efforts to tackle homelessness during the colder months. The commitment is aimed at ensuring that nobody is […]

UK Inflation Rises to 2.9% in July as Energy Bills Increase UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the year to July 2026, up from 2.6% in June, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics ONS. The increase was broadly in line with economists’ expectations. The rise was driven largely by higher […]

Andy Burnham Declares £345,000 in Donations Over Past Year UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared receiving around £345,000 in donations over the past year, according to figures A significant portion of the funding £164,347 came from businessman and philanthropist Lord Sainsbury, making him Burnham’s largest individual donor during the period.The disclosures form part of […]

Wetherspoons Bans Loudspeaker Calls and Music Across Its Pubs British pub chain JD Wetherspoon has banned customers from playing music, videos or taking telephone calls on loudspeaker across its 792 pubs, following complaints that the noise was driving other customers “nuts. The new rule asks customers to keep their phones on silent or use earphones […]

At Least 30 Children Feared Conceived Using Wrong IVF Donors in Northern Cyprus At least 30 children, most of them British, are feared to have been conceived through IVF treatment in northern Cyprus using sperm or egg donors different from those selected by their parents, according to a BBC investigation. The parents involved had reportedly […]

Disabled People in England to Get Free Bus Travel 24/7 From April 2027 Disabled people across England will be able to travel on buses for free at any time of day from April 1, 2027, under a new government policy aimed at removing restrictions on concessionary bus passes. The government said the change will allow […]

Princess Eugenie Names Baby Daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Princess Eugenie has announced the name of her newborn daughter, revealing that the baby is Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their first daughter on August 3, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The couple shared the news publicly on August 17, saying their […]

Andy Burnham Duped by Impersonator Posing as Trump Chief of Staff UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual who was posing as Susie Wiles, then serving as US President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, in a case that has raised concerns about the security of communications involving senior political figures. The messages […]

How Switching Banks Could Earn You Up to £220 Millions of people stay with the same bank for years, often without checking whether another provider could offer better benefits. But with some UK banks currently offering incentives to attract new customers, switching could potentially put up to £220 in cash in your pocket. Banks regularly […]

UK Weather Set for Major Shift After Record-Breaking Summer The United Kingdom is set for a significant change in weather patterns after a summer marked by record-breaking heat, prolonged dry conditions and widespread drought. After weeks of hot and settled weather, a shift in atmospheric conditions is expected to bring cooler temperatures, rain and more […]

Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes Across West Midlands Firefighters are continuing to tackle a number of major blazes across the West Midlands after multiple fires broke out across the region on Thursday. Emergency crews have been working through the night and into Friday as they respond to several incidents, with firefighters focused on containing the […]

Parliament Watchdog Relaunches Inquiry Into Nigel Farage After Clacton Return Nigel Farage is facing renewed scrutiny after the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards relaunched an investigation into his financial affairs, just hours after he was re elected as the MP for Clacton. The investigation had been suspended after Farage resigned his seat last month, triggering the […]

Count Binface Scores Career-Best Result in Clacton By-election Count Binface has achieved his best-ever electoral performance, receiving 9,455 votes and finishing second in the Clacton by election. The satirical candidate secured almost 27% of the vote, an extraordinary result for a political character best known for campaigning in a silver outfit and dustbin-shaped helmet. Binface […]

Heatwave Continues in South-East England Before Cooler Weekend Heatwave conditions are continuing across parts of south-east England on Friday, with temperatures remaining high before a noticeable change to fresher conditions arrives over the weekend. The warm weather is expected to be most persistent in the south-east, where temperatures remain elevated during Friday. However, cooler air […]

Harvey Nichols Bought by Sports Direct Owner in Major Retail Rescue Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has been acquired by Frasers Group, the retail empire behind Sports Direct and controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, in a deal aimed at rescuing the nearly 200 year-old retailer from financial collapse. Frasers bought the business out of administration […]

Nigel Farage Declares Victory in Clacton By-Election as Security Threat Claims Spark Dispute Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has declared victory in the Clacton by-election before the official result was announced, while confirming he would not attend the count amid claims of a “credible threat” against him. Farage told supporters he had secured a “resounding […]

Clacton by-election Votes being counted as result expected overnight Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with the result expected in the early hours of Friday morning. Polling closed at 22:00 BST on Thursday after voters were asked to choose from a record 34 candidates standing for the parliamentary seat. The unusually large ballot […]

Fury-Joshua Showdown Faces Delay as Venue Dispute Threatens November Fight The long-awaited heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be postponed if the fighters’ camps fail to agree on where the blockbuster bout should take place, promoter Frank Warren has warned. The proposed heavyweight showdown between British rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua […]

UK Wildfires Rage as Hottest Day of the Year Fuels Fires Across Central England Firefighters battled multiple wildfires across central England as the United Kingdom recorded its hottest temperature of the year, with extreme heat and tinder-dry conditions intensifying fire risks across Britain and much of Europe. Firefighters were battling multiple major fires across central […]

Farage Wins Clacton By Election as ‘Trash Can’ Rival Finishes Second Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has reclaimed his parliamentary seat in a bizarre British by-election after major parties declined to contest the race, leaving a satirical candidate known as Count Binface as his strongest challenger. CLACTON-ON-SEA, England August 14, 2026 Nigel Farage, the leader […]

Voters Head to Polls in Clacton By-Election Voters in Clacton are heading to polling stations as the constituency goes to the polls for a closely watched parliamentary by-election. The election has attracted national attention because of the significance of the Clacton seat and the wider political implications of the contest. Candidates and their supporters have […]

Top A-Level Results Rise for Third Year as Regional Gap Widens The proportion of students achieving the highest grades at A-Level has increased for the third consecutive year, according to results released across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The improvement comes as thousands of students receive their results and make decisions about university, apprenticeships, further […]