82 m. ago Foreign Office issues VE Day warning for heightened threat to travellers

The advice particularly affects cities including Lviv, Odesa and Kyiv in the run up to the anniversary of the end of the Second World War

Events

6 h. ago Drivers urged to ‘beat the system’ after record number of parking tickets issued

The companies issue about 41,000 tickets per day

Politics

6 h. ago Parking boss says it is 'easy to beat the system' as 41,000 fines a day issued

Will Hurley, chief executive of trade body the International Parking Community (IPC), said operators want drivers to park "where they need to, when they need to" without breaking any rules

Politics

18 h. ago Parking companies ‘don’t want’ to ticket drivers, says industry head

The companies issue about 41,000 tickets per day

Politics

4 d. ago Four major issues that will dictate Australia’s election on Saturday

The election campaign has been dominated by the soaring cost of living, the economy, energy and China

Politics

5 d. ago Huge underwater volcano off major US coast is set up erupt 'any day' as top scientists issue chilling warning

The most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest could erupt 'any day now,' experts say. The last time it blew, it triggered 8,000 earthquakes, produced 400-foot-thick lava flows and sink the ocean floor.

Events

5 d. ago Met Office gives heatwave verdict on earliest 30C day since 1860

Warnings have been issued as we head for the hottest day of the year

Society

5 d. ago Seventy Americans are being hospitalized per DAY due to Ozempic as doctors issue urgent warning

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are sending dozens of Americans to the hospital every day with potentially life-threatening side effects.

Events

5 d. ago RAF veteran issues 'never again' plea to young Brits ahead of VE Day

RAF veteran Dennis Bishop, 99, made an impassioned plea to Britain's next generation today ahead of Monday's historic VE Day fly past

Politics

6 d. ago Oasis vs Blur 'Battle of Britpop' to be brought to stage in new Scotland tour

In August 1995, Blur moved the release date of their single Country House to the same day that Oasis issued their single Roll With It

Events

7 d. ago Questions begin as Spain and Portugal recover from largest power cut in recent European history – Europe live

Spain and Portugal report power supplies almost back to normal after day of chaos across the Iberian PeninsulaThe Spanish self-employed could have lost up to €1.3bn as a result of yesterday’s power cut, the Asociación de Trabajadores Autónomos estimated.In a report carried by the Spanish news agency EFE, the group said that “today is still a difficult day” with some reporting connectivity and transport issues. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Full list of UK areas affected by Met Office red 'very high' warning this week

During the spring and summer months the Met Office issues a five-day pollen forecast to warn prepare hay fever sufferers

Events

1 week ago It took 16 years to arrest a murder suspect. His case was dismissed on the day of his trial due to ‘staffing issues’

Howard County prosecutor’s office says it’s ‘overburdened with pretrial motions’ ahead of separate ‘major jury trial’

Events

1 week ago VE Day 2025: Veterans and celebs issue moving rallying cry for public to celebrate

With the 80th anniversary of VE Day in just two weeks time veterans have called on the public to mobilise and celebrate it - Brits are urged to have a street party, a picnic in the park or a BBQ

Politics

2 w. ago What is Earth Day? History, when do we celebrate, what is the 2025 theme, what's happening in Scotland?

This year will see the 55th annual Earth Day shine a spotlight on environmental issues.

Culture

2 w. ago Everything you need to know about the 420 Day Hyde Park event as police warning issued

As the annual event approaches, the Met Police is taking steps to ‘ensure public safety’

Events

2 w. ago Easter weekend travel warning issued ahead of ‘busiest’ day of travel

Holidaymakers are urged to check before they travel as people jet off for the bank holiday weekend

Events

3 w. ago Where do the tariffs stand now? Mapping Trump’s week of market chaos

The president’s week of upheaval drew to a close after he issued a 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

Politics