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In Pictures: Buffy star Anthony Head who spiced up 1980s coffee ads
The 72-year-old’s career stretched from West End musicals and television adverts to pantomime, comedy and supernatural drama.
5 Jun 2026
Health
Meningitis cases in Kent drop as vaccine rollout continues
The total number of cases confirmed or under investigation has fallen from 34 on Saturday to 29 on Sunday.
22 Mar 2026
Politics3 Mar 2026
Live: Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises growth in spring statement
The Chancellor’s speech comes just weeks after the Bank of England downgraded its growth rating for the UK economy.
Music
In Pictures: Bez and co bring touch of ‘Madchester’ to Brit Awards in Manchester
The music awards are being held in the North West city for the first time, after nearly 50 years in London.
28 Feb 2026
Celebrity News22 Feb 2026
Bafta red carpet in pictures: Gorgeous gowns, stylish suits and a duffle coat
The Bafta film awards at the Royal Festival Hall invited all the big stars, including Paddington bear
UK
In Pictures: Burning galley provides fitting climax to Up Helly Aa revelry
The celebration of all things Viking culminated in a harbour blaze at the Shetland festival.
27 Jan 2026
Environment
In Pictures: Storm Chandra tears through UK and Ireland
Properties were flooded and people left without power following the strong winds and heavy rain.
27 Jan 2026
Environment
In Pictures: Storm Goretti batters Britain with snow, wind and rain
Thousands of people were left without power while drivers faced dangerous conditions in many areas.
9 Jan 2026
Environment
In Pictures: It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together
Heavy snowfall has brought out the ploughs and gritters but also provided ideal conditions for sledging and the sculpting of snowmen.
3 Jan 2026
Environment
In Pictures: Snow day fun as bitterly cold snap grips the UK
The chilly weather was ideal for sledging and snowballs.
2 Jan 2026
Celebrity News1 Jan 2026
Press Association’s best showbiz pictures of 2025
Ian West has selected some of his favourite images from a year packed full of exciting events and electric performances.
UK
In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026
Inflatables, selfies and creative costumes helped take the edge off as swimmers gathered on UK beaches for the chilly tradition.
1 Jan 2026
UK
Press Association’s chief political photographer shares favourite images of 2025
Press Association chief political photographer Stefan Rousseau’s pictures showcase both the unexpected and accidental moments of British politics.
1 Jan 2026
UK
In Pictures: Oasis back, Tom Cruise’s final mission and a farewell to Ozzy
Oasis fans were going mad for it as the band toured this year, while there was plenty of sparkle on display at award shows and red carpets in 2025.
1 Jan 2026
UK
Press Association’s most eye-catching photos of the royal family in 2025
Chief royal photographer Aaron Chown selects his favourite images of the year.
1 Jan 2026
Environment
In Pictures: Contrasts abound in colourful year on the UK’s coast
Here are some of the most spectacular coastal pictures from the last 12 months.
30 Dec 2025
UK
In Pictures: A year of royal resilience and resolution
The King and Princess of Wales were back in action after health issues although Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ended the year stripped of his titles.
30 Dec 2025
Environment
In Pictures: The changing seasons during 2025
Storms bookended a year that provided its usual spectacle of changing colours.
29 Dec 2025
Politics
In Pictures: Trump, tears and taxes feature in the best political images of 2025
The Press Association’s photographers captured some extraordinary moments in UK politics throughout the year.
29 Dec 2025
UK
In Pictures: Change at the top for Ireland with new president and Taoiseach
Catherine Connolly is settling into life at Aras an Uachtarain after a long tenure by predecessor Michael D Higgins.
28 Dec 2025
UK27 Dec 2025
Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day
Mahad Elmi, 27, left the open jail in Buckinghamshire and is now unlawfully at large.