Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areasAfter another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.1 hr ago

Hull funeral director who left bodies to rot in mortuary jailed for 20 years

Date set for first Budget of Andy Burnham’s government

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana charged with attacking prison staff

High Court dismisses bid to stop puberty blocker trial for children

Disgraced funeral boss who failed to bury bodies jailedRobert Bush also failed to cremate people and gave bereaved relatives the ashes of strangers.16 mins agoHull & East Yorkshire

People who place flags on lampposts could face jail under new rules

Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weaponAxel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025.33 mins agoEngland

The families traumatised by ‘evil’ funeral director Robert Bush

LIVECounting under way in Greater Manchester mayoral by-electionThe contest was triggered when now-Prime Minister Andy Burnham stood down from the role following his election as an MP last month. Results are expected later today.

Blaze breaks out in Essex as helicopter tackles ‘unpredictable’ fire

Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant ‘stabilising’ after 24 hours

How arrival of migrants into Ceuta could affect mainland Europe and UK

LIVERenowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 feared missing after Pakistan avalancheThe avalanche occured in Pakistan's Broad Peak, one of the world's highest mountains.

Children hospitalised as air conditioning switched off in block

Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme CourtThe UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.8 hrs agoUK

Chinese mega embassy approved after High Court challenge dismissed