Fire services stretched as residents still not homeMajor incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.7 hrs agoEngland

Scotland's state-owned shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforceWork on the second of two long-delayed CalMac ferries is drawing to a close at the state-owned yard in Port Glasgow.9 mins agoGlasgow & West Scotland

First bluefin tuna since 1939 caught and landed in the North Sea

Man charged with manslaughter after dog-bite death in Wakefield

Commissioner warns young people are being ‘intoxicated by extremism’

Isles of Scilly named friendliest place in England – and Barking least friendly

Water reserves ‘critically low’ fter thousands affected by outage

Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prisonFormer workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training.7 hrs agoHull & East Yorkshire

Europe’s largest ice factory battles record demand during heatwaves

Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UKHeavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.7 hrs ago

Green energy tycoon Vince backs new North Sea drilling in shock U-turn

Russia warns UK over supplying drones to UkraineAn MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.27 mins agoEurope

Bug-eyed ‘fox head’ bought for £50 is priceless Tasmanian tiger

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travelThe change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.1 hr agoEngland

Job vacancies slip to five-year low in new worrying sign for economy

Tens of thousands pay tribute to Jason Arday at Trafalgar Square vigil

Man charged with manslaughter over Wakefield dog bite death