The Great Stink of 2026? Hot, dry summer leaves London holding its nose

Met Office warns rainfall may not be enough to reverse drought effects

Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea homeThe Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.Just nowWales

Met Police exposed email addresses of alleged Al Fayed victims

Woman allegedly tasered, raped and beaten by ex-partner, court hearsThe man aged in his forties cannot be identified to protect the identity of the woman.2 hrs agoNorthern Ireland

Despondent Clacton reacts to Farage’s return in ‘joke by-election’

Heathrow passengers face disruption after flood restricts access

Orca known for ramming boats spotted with suspected gunshot wounds

Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s death

When will the UK heatwave finally end?

Weekend to bring significant drop in temperatures as heatwave endsTemperatures will tumble this weekend with the weather feeling noticeably cooler as the fifth widespread heatwave of the year comes to an end.7 hrs ago

Despondent Clacton reacts to Farage’s return in ‘joke by-election’

Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victimsScotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update44 mins agoUK

Reform heading for third in polls with Farage to blame, pollsters say

Derailed Essex train leads to travel chaosMore than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.14 hrs agoEssex

Jason Arday’s family statement in full following the academic’s death

Six people arrested after man abducted in EdinburghThe man was later traced some 15 miles away in Longniddry, East Lothian, and taken to hospital as a precaution.15 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & East