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In Pictures: Dogs enjoy day out with their owners at annual Goodwoof event

In Pictures: Dogs enjoy day out with their owners at annual Goodwoof event

In Pictures: Dogs enjoy day out with their owners at annual Goodwoof event

18 May 2024

The event includes wellness workshops and talks from key behavioural experts.


British politics in ‘dangerous’ state warns MP sister of murdered Jo Cox

British politics in ‘dangerous’ state warns MP sister of murdered Jo Cox

British politics in ‘dangerous’ state warns MP sister of murdered Jo Cox

18 May 2024

Kim Leadbeater said the situation now may be worse than it was when Ms Cox was murdered in 2016.


Davey: The Tories and SNP are both out of excuses and out of time

Davey: The Tories and SNP are both out of excuses and out of time

Davey: The Tories and SNP are both out of excuses and out of time

18 May 2024

The Liberal Democrat leader used a speech to his party’s Scottish conference in Hamilton to hit out at both the Scottish and UK Governments.


Thousands of Brixham residents told they can safely drink tap water again

Thousands of Brixham residents told they can safely drink tap water again

Thousands of Brixham residents told they can safely drink tap water again

18 May 2024

South West Water said around 14,500 households in the Alston supply area can now use their tap water safely.


Marks & Spencer website and app back online

Marks & Spencer website and app back online

Marks & Spencer website and app back online

18 May 2024

M&S is the latest grocer to face issues with its online services.


Protesters call for end to sewage discharges plaguing nation’s waterways

Protesters call for end to sewage discharges plaguing nation’s waterways

Protesters call for end to sewage discharges plaguing nation’s waterways

18 May 2024

Demonstrations were held across lakes, beaches and rivers throughout the UK.


Three arrested after fans invade pitch following Southampton FC win

Three arrested after fans invade pitch following Southampton FC win

Three arrested after fans invade pitch following Southampton FC win

18 May 2024

Scuffles broke out between home fans and West Brom supporters at St Mary’s Stadium.


Government determined killers of Irish peacekeeper will be brought to justice

Government determined killers of Irish peacekeeper will be brought to justice

Government determined killers of Irish peacekeeper will be brought to justice

18 May 2024

Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin is visiting Lebanon to meet Irish troops serving with the United Nations.


Security guards in Jobcentres vote to strike in dispute over pay

Security guards in Jobcentres vote to strike in dispute over pay

Security guards in Jobcentres vote to strike in dispute over pay

18 May 2024

The Public and Commercial Services union has announced that its members have voted to take strike action.


Most people in my street affected by parasite infection, claims resident

Most people in my street affected by parasite infection, claims resident

Most people in my street affected by parasite infection, claims resident

18 May 2024

Rita Bristow said she knew of only four houses out of 21 on her street which have not had someone fall ill through the cryptosporidium outbreak.


Northern Lights to be visible again soon, space forecasters say

Northern Lights to be visible again soon, space forecasters say

Northern Lights to be visible again soon, space forecasters say

18 May 2024

Dazzling displays lit up the night sky last week with rare sightings across the country.


Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders

Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders

Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders

18 May 2024

The Prime Minister will warn about the risks and highlight the opportunities of artificial intelligence at a summit in Seoul on Tuesday.


Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000

Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000

Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000

18 May 2024

The unusual piece of sporting history had a starting price of £300,000.


Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP

Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP

Water company’s response to Brixham parasite outbreak is ‘contemptible’ – MP

18 May 2024

Conservative MP Anthony Mangnall said South West Water had failed to ‘safeguard public health’.


Outpouring of support after mother’s death was overwhelming, says Edward

Outpouring of support after mother’s death was overwhelming, says Edward

Outpouring of support after mother’s death was overwhelming, says Edward

18 May 2024

The Duke of Edinburgh deputised for the King as he attended the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.


Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

18 May 2024

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said existing successful schemes would be expanded to ‘take the best of the NHS to the rest of the NHS’.


Swinney: My Government will be ‘relentlessly focused’ on people’s priorities

Swinney: My Government will be ‘relentlessly focused’ on people’s priorities

Swinney: My Government will be ‘relentlessly focused’ on people’s priorities

18 May 2024

Scotland’s First Minister will use a series of visits this week to set out some of the ‘concrete steps’ his administration aims to take.


Thunderstorm warnings for Wales and south-west England

Thunderstorm warnings for Wales and south-west England

Thunderstorm warnings for Wales and south-west England

18 May 2024

Some communities could be temporarily cut off by flooded roads, forecasters warn.


Badenoch tells firms to quit political activism and focus on the business

Badenoch tells firms to quit political activism and focus on the business

Badenoch tells firms to quit political activism and focus on the business

18 May 2024

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said firms should concentrate on their products and services.


Pair jailed for using plane to smuggle migrants to Essex from France

Pair jailed for using plane to smuggle migrants to Essex from France

Pair jailed for using plane to smuggle migrants to Essex from France

18 May 2024

The group’s pilot would take off from North Weald Airfield in Epping Forest, Essex, and fly to France.


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