49 m. ago Police launch manhunt after victim punched on London train for ‘making noise’ after water poured on him

After ‘making a noise’, the man was threatened by a fellow passenger, who warned he would ‘punch him’

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50 m. ago BBC Breakfast presenters Luxmy Gopal and Ben Bland are left stunned after 'impatient guest' attempts an early exit from the studio floor

Luxmy Gopal and Ben Bland were conducting a straightforward interview with staff from the Cheshire based Vale Royal Falconry Centre when feathers were ruffled.

Science

65 m. ago SNP 'sitting on cash' rather than investing in Scottish hospices, warns Labour

Labour has pledged hospice-based doctors and nurses would see their wages rise to NHS levels if the party takes power at the Holyrood.

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91 m. ago Stop garden plants from wilting with 1 simple check even after it rains

Water is essential for healthy plants, and they might still need watering after heavy rainfall.

Politics

1 hour ago Water sports park shut as police launch urgent search for missing woman in Cheshire

Rachel Booth, 38, was last seen in a petrol station at 3:50am on Saturday

Events

2 h. ago Water bills are going to keep going up, Government minister says

Steve Read said a 'steady increase in bills is what people expect'

Politics

2 h. ago An explosive Grand Canyon wildfire brings terror, loss and tough questions: ‘It came like a freight train’

The decision to let a small blaze burn – before it suddenly erupted – has drawn scrutiny. Now those who love the remote North Rim are reckoning with the destruction When lightning struck on 4 July along the remote North Rim of Grand Canyon national park, sparking a small wildfire in a patch of dry forest, few predicted the terror and loss that lay ahead.Fire managers decided that conditions seemed ideal to let the blaze burn at a low intensity – a practice known as “control and contain” that helps clear out excess fuels and decreases the chance of a more catastrophic wildfire in the future. Rains from previous weeks had left the forest floor moist and weather forecasts indicated the summer monsoon season would arrive soon. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Southern Water boss should refuse ‘outrageous’ pay rise – Environment Secretary

Lawrence Gosden was awarded £691,000 as part of a long-term incentive plan this year on top of his £687,000 fixed pay, the firm’s annual report said.

Economics

3 h. ago Minister pressures water boss to refuse rise doubling salary to £1.4m amid furious row over exec pay and sewage leaks

Steve Reed told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg that Lawrence Gosden's £691,000 salary increase was 'outrageous' and implored the company to 'think about how this looks to their customers'.

Economics

3 h. ago Water bills to see ‘small, steady’ rise despite reform plans, says Reed

But the Environment Secretary has promised that families will never again see ‘huge shock hikes’ to their bills.

Politics

3 h. ago Liverpool handed another transfer boost as Adam Wharton makes decision on joining

Liverpool have splashed some serious cash this summer but they would still like to add Adam Wharton their squad if the Crystal Palace midfielder can be tempted to move

Politics

3 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho timing speaks volumes amid Man United transfer decision

The latest Manchester United news as the winger is expected to leave the club this summer with Aston Villa the latest side to be linked with an interest.

Politics

3 h. ago Love Island star Toni's mother doesn't hold back as she addresses Harrison's exit

Love Island star Toni Laites' mum Leslie has shared her thoughts after Harrison Solomon made the decision to leave the famous villa after weeks of wooing her daughter

Politics

3 h. ago Urgent hunt for missing woman as top Cheshire water park shuts down

Rachel Booth, 38, was last seen in the early hours of Saturday

Events

4 h. ago Make perfectly al dente pasta every time with one 'golden rule'

Getting pasta perfectly al dente can be tricky if you're not sure how long to leave it in the water for, but there's one foolproof method that you can follow

Politics

4 h. ago Southern Water boss £1.4million pay package branded 'outrageous' by Cabinet minister

Environment Secretary Steve Reed warned Southern Water had not performed well enough to justify the 'outrageous' hike for its chief executive Lawrence Gosden

Economics

4 h. ago Love Island Toni's mum speaks out after Harrison quits and doesn't hold back

Toni Laites' mum Leslie has taken to social media to share her thoughts on her daughter's on-off lover Harrison Solomon's decision to quit Love Island just weeks before the final

Politics

4 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne's emotional Man City statement explains Napoli transfer decision

Manchester City decided against offering Kevin De Bruyne a new contract and after considering staying in the Premier League he eventually signed for Napoli.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Tense calm’ in Sweida after withdrawal of Bedouin fighters – Middle East crisis live

Syria struggling to contain sectarian clashes between Bedouin and Druze fightersThe Reuters news agency has spoken to residents who say there is a “tense calm” in Sweida after the Islamist-led government declared that Bedouin fighters had withdrawn from the predominantly Druze city.Kenan Azzam, a dentist, told Reuters residents were still, however, struggling with a lack of water and electricity. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Mario Barrios retains WBC welterweight championship with tight decision over Manny Pacquiao

Barrios was far from convincing despite a successful championship bout

Politics