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New record as Britain goes three days without coal power
The British power grid has seen a new record of more than three days without coal, smashing the previous record just days after it was set, National Grid has said.
Jail for transgender beautician who assaulted police constable
A transgender beautician has been locked up for attacking a constable weeks after she avoided jail for pushing an off-duty police officer onto the Tube track.
Charlotte’s floral dress sells out after Lindo Wing appearance
The floral smocked dress worn by Princess Charlotte as she went to meet her new baby brother has sold out online.
In Video: Gun salutes mark arrival of new prince
The birth of the new royal baby has been marked in the time-honoured way with a gun salute in London’s Hyde Park.
Hamburg stag weekend death a tragic accident, say family
The family of a British man whose body was recovered from a river after he went missing on his brother’s stag weekend in Hamburg have described his death as a tragic accident.
Meghan calls up musician to book him for her Big Day
Meghan Markle’s hands-on approach to her big day has been revealed by a cellist who said the actress rang and asked him to play at her wedding.
Peers playing with fire in attempts to thwart Brexit – Jacob Rees-Mogg
The future of the House of Lords could be in doubt as peers are “playing with fire” by trying to thwart Brexit, Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned.
Suspended police chief’s misconduct hearing appeal dismissed
A police chief constable’s bid to have his gross misconduct hearing thrown out has been dismissed.
Footballer admits affray over nightclub VIP area brawl
A young Premier League star has admitted affray after a melee involving him, his mother and friends erupted with a separate group in a nightclub’s VIP area.
Retired Appeal Court judge to lead serious sex crime cases review
A retired Appeal Court judge is to lead a major review into how serious sexual crimes are handled by the judicial system.
Parents to ask judge to allow Alfie Evans to travel to Italy
The parents of a 23-month-old boy who has been at the centre of a life-support treatment battle are to again ask a High Court judge to let the youngster travel to an Italian hospital, a campaign group helping the couple says.
‘Crapita’ jibe leaves schoolchildren giggling in the Commons
Schoolchildren were left giggling after the “Crapita” nickname of a key Government contractor was aired in Parliament, amid calls for it to hand back army recruitment.
Mourners say goodbye to ‘bright and beautiful’ Mylee Billingham
Hundreds of mourners have gathered to remember eight-year-old Mylee Billingham as a fun-loving youngster who lived life to the full.
Universities minister vows to crack down on vice-chancellor pay
The Universities Minister has vowed to “focus laser-like” on the issue of vice-chancellors’ pay as the row over the value for money major institutions provide for students continues.
BBC editor not concerned by Sir Cliff raid helicopter footage, judge hears
A senior BBC editor has told a High Court judge that he has no concerns about the broadcasting of images taken from a helicopter during coverage of a police search of Sir Cliff Richard’s home nearly four years ago.
Police apologise after body found in garage officers had searched
Police have apologised after a watchdog found officers did not thoroughly search the garage where a man was found dead a month after disappearing.
Upskirting and the law: your questions answered
MPs have been told the Government could support creating a specific offence to deal with upskirting.
Windrush scandal ‘cruel example of unaccountable state power’
The Windrush scandal has exposed one of the “cruellest examples of unaccountable state power targeting the vulnerable”, MPs heard, as ministers faced fresh calls to provide legal aid to victims.
Running unsafe jails is a crime, former prisons boss claims
A former prisons chief has warned that running jails unsafely is a “crime” in a scathing critique on the state of the service.
In pictures: Courage of suffragist heroine celebrated with statue
Suffragist Millicent Fawcett has been honoured in Parliament Square in London – the first female figure to be recognised in the public outside the Palace of Westminster.
Families spend £850 each year on ‘treat’ foods, report finds
Families in Northern Ireland spend four times as much money on so-called “treat” foods than fruit and vegetables, according to new data.
Windrush scandal: More ‘heartbreaking’ cases emerge
The Home Office is facing fresh anger over the Windrush scandal after “heartbreaking” new cases emerged.
Arthur still bookies’ favourite for royal baby name
Punters have been racing to place bets on the possible name of the royal baby boy, with James and Henry catching favourite Arthur.
Ikea recalls gas hob for repair over carbon monoxide emissions problem
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has announced that one of its gas hobs sold in the UK must be repaired because its carbon monoxide (CO) emissions are above EU-allowed limits.
Man arrested over death of missing Glasgow woman
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Glasgow woman who disappeared two months ago, police said.
Millicent Fawcett becomes first woman to have statue in Parliament Square
The first statue of a woman in Parliament Square has been unveiled at a ceremony in Westminster.
Brexit Department sorry after David Davis’ unannounced Irish border visit
The Brexit department has apologised after David Davis made a surprise visit to the Irish border.
Prince of Wales’s delight at new royal baby
The Prince of Wales has spoken of his delight at the birth of his latest grandchild, joking “the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them”.
Jeremy Corbyn: I have absolute determination to tackle anti-Semitism
Jeremy Corbyn said he would tell Jewish community leaders he has an “absolute determination” to ensure there is no anti-Semitism in Labour.
Further hearing in Alfie Evans case as ill youngster ‘leaves doctors gobsmacked’
A High Court judge is preparing to consider further issues in the case of a 23-month-old boy who has been at the centre of a life-support treatment battle.
