Izzie Addison
Environment
Amber health alerts issued as forecasters warn of ‘humid and muggy’ heatwave
It comes as forecasters have predicted the incoming heatwave could feel even hotter than that experienced in May.
18 Jun 2026
Royals6 Jun 2026
King and Queen defy downpours to revive royal tradition at Epsom Derby
The Queen joined many racegoers in sheltering from the rain under an umbrella
UK
Lady Pamela Hicks, bridesmaid to Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 97
In a social media post, designer and former fashion model India Hicks said her mother died ‘peacefully’ on Friday.
5 Jun 2026
Celebrity News
Torvill and Dean celebrate retirement with honours from King
The ice dance duo were among those honoured by the King at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
2 Jun 2026
UK
King as upset about Horizon scandal as we are, says ‘oldest’ victim, aged 93
Betty Brown, thought to be the oldest victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
2 Jun 2026UK2 Jun 2026
Torvill and Dean among 68 to be honoured by King at Windsor Castle
Actor Sir Idris Elba and comedian Dame Meera Syal also received awards from the monarch on Tuesday
Celebrity News
‘I’d better not’: Paul Elliott resists using ChuckleVision catchphrase with King
The comedian joked he was tempted to reference the Chuckle Brothers’ famous catchphrase when he was handed his MBE medal by Charles.
2 Jun 2026
UK
Luther star Idris Elba to be knighted by King
Actor Sir Idris Elba and ice dancers Dame Jayne Torvill and Sir Christopher Dean will be among those to receive honours from the King on Tuesday.
2 Jun 2026
Crime
No justice for student who died after taking poison bought online, father says
Thomas Parfett, 22, died in 2021 after taking poison purchased from Kenneth Law.
29 May 2026
Environment
Teenage boy becomes 11th person to die in water-related incidents amid heatwave
Temperatures remain high following a night of thunderstorms for some
28 May 2026
Health
Medic with hantavirus symptoms in UK hospital as nine virus contacts to arrive
A group of nine Britons from St Helena and Ascension Island are expected to arrive in the UK on Sunday evening.
18 May 2026
Tech
Meghan urges global health leaders to act to keep children safe online
The duchess made the remarks at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial on Sunday.
17 May 2026
Music
Dr Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere dies aged 76
Locorriere’s management said the singer ‘passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones’.
17 May 2026
Crime8 May 2026
Britain’s first gay surrogate parent charged with trafficking and rape
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, has been charged with multiple offences along with his husband Scott, 32
UK
King praised for US speech at first garden party of the season
Charles and Camilla celebrated emergency responders at the garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
6 May 2026
UK
Bill Bailey and Richard Osman among those to receive honours from Princess Royal
Comedian Bill Bailey, broadcaster Richard Osman and celebrity chef Marcus Wareing are due to receive honours at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
5 May 2026
UK
Three injured in explosion at house in Bristol no longer in hospital, police say
A major incident was declared by Avon and Somerset Police.
4 May 2026
UK
Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, Buckingham Palace announces
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are set to welcome their third child together this summer.
4 May 2026
UK
Tens of thousands pounding streets in record-breaking London Marathon
A total of 59,000 people are expected to take part in this year’s race.
26 Apr 2026
UK
Cynthia Erivo and Tony Adams among more than 59,000 to run London Marathon
A record number of participants are expected to take part in this year’s event, as temperatures are forecast to hit the high teens.
26 Apr 2026
Celebrity News
Sinitta ‘shaken’ by explosive I’m a Celebrity… South Africa final
A row between Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard dominated proceedings.
25 Apr 2026