28 m. ago Flood report shows how authorities must act to prevent further devastation

Details of how dozens of homes were submerged on New Year's Day published

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30 m. ago Prince William's emotional promise to Kate Middleton before she pulled out of Royal Ascot

Kate, 42, withdrew from the Royal Procession on the second day of Royal Ascot, with Buckingham Palace sources quick to reveal this was due to an administrative error.

Politics

40 m. ago Dua Lipa sets pulses racing in a sheer black lace mini dress as she greets fans at the opening of her merchandise pop

The pop sensation, 29, stunned in a black sheer lace mini dress that flaunted her incredible figure, paired with a black bra and hotpants.

Politics

68 m. ago Weird Fish shoppers 'feel amazing' in 'great price' dress that 'looks so expensive'

Weird Fish have reduced the Arles Embroidered Cotton Dress by £14 and shoppers are snapping it up to wear this summer

Economics

79 m. ago Royal Ascot provides free water but keeps dress code unchanged on hottest day of year

A crowd of 65,718 baked in temperatures near 30C which led the UK Health Security Agency to raise the heat-health alert level to amber

Politics

80 m. ago Des O'Connor's daughter says police 'cannot be trusted with women's safety' after decision not to sack officer who called her 'amazingly hot' and sexually harassed her while investigating her mugging

Former detective chief inspector James Mason called Kristina O'Connor, 37, his 'favourite Camden victim of crime' and asked her out after she was injured in an attempted robbery in October 2011.

Events

93 m. ago Princess Beatrice shares a rare public kiss with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as temperatures soar at Royal Ascot

Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi packed on the PDA at Royal Ascot today, sharing a passionate kiss as they watched the races unfold from the stands.

Politics

1 hour ago First day of summer 2025: Where to score the best freebies and deals

June 20 marks the first day of the summer season

Economics

2 h. ago 'Must have bled everywhere': 'Mastermind behind murder of man who was 'tortured to death' in his own home joked about killing in series of text messages, court hears

John Belfield, 31, 'fled' to South America after Thomas Campbell's bloodied body was found, dressed in only a pair of socks, leaving his alleged 'right-hand man' to stand trial for murder.

Events

2 h. ago Get Louise Roe's Royal Ascot look with 20% off her high street red blazer dress

Louise Roe has firmly cemented her place on the Royal Ascot best dressed list with her structured red blazer dress - and it's available on the high street with 20% off

Politics

2 h. ago Juan Mata makes new career move as Man United favourite joins group with 'enormous potential'

The women's investment group has pledged to spend $100m on buying stakes in teams in each of the major leagues in Europe.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Venice can be sold to the highest bidder’: Furious locals speak out ahead of Jeff Bezos’ billionaire fantasy wedding to Lauren Sanchez

As the society wedding of the summer approaches, Brittany Miller speaks to Venice locals who are staging protests against the Amazon CEO and his bride-to-be taking over their city

Society

2 h. ago Louise Roe's tailored midi dress nails Royal Ascot's dress code and has 20% off

Fashion expert Louise Roe secured her place on Royal Ascot’s best dressed list with a tailored red midi dress from Karen Millen – and you can still shop her exact look with 20% off

Politics

2 h. ago Royal Ascot victory in Gold Cup brings vow to 'run naked down the track’

Jayne McGivern, who has championed the Derby winner Golden Horn since acquiring as a stallion, was overjoyed by his son’s success in the royal meeting’s signature prize

Politics

2 h. ago Woman in her 30s dies at Durdle Door beauty spot on hottest day of the year

Coastguards, lifeboat crews, and air ambulance and police rushed to the iconic Durdle Door beach in Dorset at around 1pm after receiving reports of a woman in need of urgent medical attention.

Events

2 h. ago Boden's £90 wrap dress that's £31 in the sale praised for 'flattering' bigger busts

"I feel amazing in this dress"

Economics

2 h. ago Where to buy stylish hardware: the best doorknobs, light switches and hinges for any style home

It’s the finishing touches that really take a room from meh to marvellous so choose the best you can

Events

2 h. ago Ladies' Day brings glamour to sunny Ascot as temperatures hit 32C

Photographs from the event showed how ladies transformed the Berkshire racecourse into a living gallery of fashion

Events

2 h. ago Emma Willis details her 'scary' surgery after doctors found 'bizarre' hole in her heart during check

The much-loved presenter, 49, took a trip to the doctors in January after experiencing an increasing number of heart palpitations.

Science

3 h. ago Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Royal Ascot Friday on ITV

Friday's features are the Commonwealth Cup and Coronation Stakes and our top tipster has found the value in four of Friday's race

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