22 h. ago Migrant boats head to UK as Starmer set to meet German leader to discuss people smuggling gangs

People crammed into inflatable dinghies were handed life jackets by French authorities as they left from Gravelines to make the dangerous journey across the English Channel

Events

42 h. ago Driver who killed mother and daughter on Boxing Day was ‘racing’ at up to 84mph

Mohammed Ibrahim fled the scene after causing the deaths of Amanda Riley, 49, and Linda Philips, 72, in a head-on smash which set both cars on fire.

Events

3 d. ago St Mirren Women's coach tackles epic trek in a bid to raise team funds

Head coach Kate Cooper, along with friends, set off on a six-day walk across the Abbeys Way route.

Politics

5 d. ago Major rail disruption and services cancelled as heat damages line

Transport for Wales have been forced to cancel services on some of the Core Valley Lines on the hottest day of the year with thousands set to head to Stereophonics' second huge Cardiff gig

Events

5 d. ago 'Do not travel' warning amid major rail disruption as heat damages line

Transport for Wales have been forced to cancel services on some of the Core Valley Lines on the hottest day of the year with thousands set to head to Stereophonics' second huge Cardiff gig

Events

7 d. ago Boxing fans could face hefty fine for watching Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano

Taylor and Serrano are set to go head-to-head for a third and final time this week - but boxing fans have been sent a major warning ahead of the event

Sport

1 week ago Alabama killer who shot store clerk in the head set to be executed by nitrogen gas

Proponents say nitrogen gas executions are painless, while critics say it amounts to torture

Events

2 w. ago Nicolas Kuhn Celtic transfer exit 'agreed' as Como see £16.4m bid accepted by Hoops

Kuhn is reportedly set to head to Italy with Como agreeing a £16.4m deal

Economics

2 w. ago Clyde boss takes 'plenty of positives' from sinking Queen's Park in Glasgow Cup clash

The Bully Wee ran out narrow winners at the Hamilton Community Stadium on Saturday

Politics

2 w. ago Brentford chief explains why Thomas Frank's successor was decided BEFORE boss joined Spurs

Brentford have promoted Keith Andrews from set-piece coach to head coach after just a year at the club following the long-planned-for departure of Thomas Frank to Tottenham

Politics

2 w. ago Wayne Rooney linked with shock job at football minnows Macclesfield six months after Plymouth disaster which saw England legend living 260 MILES away from wife Coleen

The Manchester United and England legend has been working as a pundit for Amazon Prime since he was axed on New Year's Eve but could be set to replace Robbie Savage as Macclesfield head coach.

Events

2 w. ago Grandfather of incoming MI6 chief was leading Nazi spy, reports say

Blaise Metreweli is set to become the first female head of the organisation.

Politics

3 w. ago Hamilton Accies set to complete treble swoop as side land first summer signings

John Rankin is set to add to his squad as a trio head to Broadwood

Politics

3 w. ago Zara Phillips cuts a stylish figure at Royal Windsor Cup Final as she takes on new role

One of the top five tournaments in the polo world, the Royal Windsor Cup used to be presented by the late Queen Elizabeth II. However, it is now Zara, 44, who awards the trophy.

Politics

4 w. ago Most hyped event of the week at Saatchi Yates, and the acting set head Queen’s Cup polo

It’s an arty party with Phoebe Saatchi and Slawn, while Hayley Atwell goes Mission: polo

Politics