66 h. ago Firefighter chiefs demand British water must be brought into public ownership

The Fire Brigades Union is demanding the move to help ensure they have enough clean water to safely tackle blazes.

Events

6 d. ago Last orders: Pubs in Britain will close at rate of one a day in 2025, trade body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association calls for help to cut pub costs with 378 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales likely to call time this yearBritish pubs will close down at the rate of one a day this year, the industry’s trade body has warned, blaming high business taxes. At the same time, the hospitality sector has called on ministers to tackle “eye-watering” costs.The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), which represents more than 20,000 pubs in the UK, said it expects 378 to close this year in England, Scotland and Wales, at a cost of 5,600 jobs. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Royal Navy vessels shadowed Russian ships in UK waters for a fifth time this month alone as Putin continues to probe British defences

Frigate HMS Iron Duke, patrol ship HMS Tyne and Wildcat aircraft were dispatched on three separate operations in the North Sea and English Channel between July 1 and today.

Politics

2 w. ago Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Emma Raducanu vs Marketa Vondrousova latest score and updates on Centre Court

British no1 faces 2023 champion in mouth-watering encounter

Events

2 w. ago Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Emma Raducanu vs Marketa Vondrousova latest score and updates

British no1 faces 2023 champion in mouth-watering encounter

Politics

2 w. ago It's Jack the Flipper! Killer dolphin on the loose in British waters murders shark and baby dolphin

The bottlenose dolphin, which has been nicknamed Jack the Flipper, was caught on camera attacking a smooth-hound shark last week off the coast of Wales.

Events

2 w. ago Brits urged to leave one item in front of windows this weekend

British households are being urged to keep a few bowls of water in front of their windows to try and keep temperatures down in their homes

Politics

3 w. ago Teen drowned after switching from regular swimming spot due to 'shallow water'

Luke McAuliffe, 19, sadly died after he switched from his regular bathing place.

Events

3 w. ago Major UK airline could ban bottled water from flights and add one replacement

British Airways could be about to ditch plastic bottled water from its in-cabin selection after launching a trial earlier this month on some of its major routes

Politics

3 w. ago British Airways trials removing individual water bottles from flights

Cups of water will be served by cabin crew to economy passengers

Politics

3 w. ago Endangered shark spotted in shallow waters off British beach

Alex McGlynn, who has been fishing for 20 years, said he had never seen a tope shark off the Welsh coast - with the species listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List

Politics

4 w. ago UK to see increase in sharks, rays and native oysters due to rising sea temperatures

While some species could thrive in warmer British waters, scientists warn others could struggle

Politics

4 w. ago Octopus explosion in British waters is earning our fishermen £150K

A massive influx of Mediterranean octopus in British waters has meant some fishing crews are majorly cashing in, with most of what they catch being sent back to Spain, Portugal and Italy

Economics