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Rare freezing rain and snow may hit parts of northern England over weekend

Rare freezing rain and snow may hit parts of northern England over weekend

Rare freezing rain and snow may hit parts of northern England over weekend

14 February 2025

A yellow snow and ice warning will be in place across the North East, Cumbria and Yorkshire.


Man appears in court accused of attempted murder after police officers injured

Man appears in court accused of attempted murder after police officers injured

Man appears in court accused of attempted murder after police officers injured

14 February 2025

Alexander Dighton, from Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, charged with seven offences.


One in five girls born in 2030 projected to live to at least 100

One in five girls born in 2030 projected to live to at least 100

One in five girls born in 2030 projected to live to at least 100

14 February 2025

The gap between male and female life expectancy at birth has fallen from 4.4 years in 1981 to 3.4 years in 2023.


Senior doctor tells of ‘betrayal’ over son’s death at hospital where she worked

Senior doctor tells of ‘betrayal’ over son’s death at hospital where she worked

Senior doctor tells of ‘betrayal’ over son’s death at hospital where she worked

14 February 2025

William Hewes died aged 22 at Homerton University Hospital in January 2023.


Experts ‘deeply concerned’ as Government agency drops focus on bias in AI

Experts ‘deeply concerned’ as Government agency drops focus on bias in AI

Experts ‘deeply concerned’ as Government agency drops focus on bias in AI

14 February 2025

The AI Safety Institute is being renamed the AI Security Institute to reflect a greater focus on crime and national security issues.


Trump urged to declassify US files on Lockerbie bombing

Trump urged to declassify US files on Lockerbie bombing

Trump urged to declassify US files on Lockerbie bombing

14 February 2025

Professor Peter Watson, a lawyer who has represented British families, made the plea ahead of his visit to America to speak about the atrocity.


Wood Group extends cost-cutting drive and cancels employee bonuses

Wood Group extends cost-cutting drive and cancels employee bonuses

Wood Group extends cost-cutting drive and cancels employee bonuses

14 February 2025

The company, which has more than 6,000 staff in the UK, declined to comment on whether the savings plan would include job cuts.


Keir Starmer discusses forthcoming trip to US with Donald Trump

Keir Starmer discusses forthcoming trip to US with Donald Trump

Keir Starmer discusses forthcoming trip to US with Donald Trump

14 February 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the US president over the phone as he welcomed the country’s special envoy to Downing Street.


Critics argue proposed changes ‘massively’ water down assisted dying Bill

Critics argue proposed changes ‘massively’ water down assisted dying Bill

Critics argue proposed changes ‘massively’ water down assisted dying Bill

14 February 2025

A series of amendments have been published and will be debated by a scrutiny committee in the coming weeks.


Explorer completes first stage of bid to cross Saudi Arabia on foot

Explorer completes first stage of bid to cross Saudi Arabia on foot

Explorer completes first stage of bid to cross Saudi Arabia on foot

14 February 2025

Alice Morrison, 61, averaged 23km per day for seven weeks as she travelled from the Jordanian border to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.


Royal Marine musician donates rare statue to inspire future generations

Royal Marine musician donates rare statue to inspire future generations

Royal Marine musician donates rare statue to inspire future generations

14 February 2025

In a career spanning four decades in the military, George Latham performed for kings, queens, presidents and sultans.


Lammy to meet Navalny’s widow as UK announces further Russian sanctions

Lammy to meet Navalny’s widow as UK announces further Russian sanctions

Lammy to meet Navalny’s widow as UK announces further Russian sanctions

14 February 2025

The Foreign Secretary will meet Yulia Navalnaya at the start of the Munich Security Conference.


Man convicted of murder and rape of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in Goa

Man convicted of murder and rape of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in Goa

Man convicted of murder and rape of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in Goa

14 February 2025

Vikat Bhagat was found guilty at the District and Sessions Court in south Goa on Friday.


Russell Brand closes charity for addiction and mental health issues

Russell Brand closes charity for addiction and mental health issues

Russell Brand closes charity for addiction and mental health issues

14 February 2025

The Charity Commission said it was told in September that Brand’s Stay Free Foundation ‘no longer operates and should be removed from the register’.


Apprentice candidate spoken to about ‘ill-informed’ remark after quitting show

Apprentice candidate spoken to about ‘ill-informed’ remark after quitting show

Apprentice candidate spoken to about ‘ill-informed’ remark after quitting show

14 February 2025

Dr Jana Denzel will be seen leaving the competition in a future episode of the latest series.


William and Kate and Harry and Meghan post romantic pictures for Valentine’s Day

William and Kate and Harry and Meghan post romantic pictures for Valentine’s Day

William and Kate and Harry and Meghan post romantic pictures for Valentine’s Day

14 February 2025

The Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media image is the first time they have publicly marked the day.


Ukraine on ‘irreversible path to Nato’, Starmer says in Zelensky call

Ukraine on ‘irreversible path to Nato’, Starmer says in Zelensky call

Ukraine on ‘irreversible path to Nato’, Starmer says in Zelensky call

14 February 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made the remarks in a phone call with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.


Thames Water asks watchdog to let it charge even higher bills

Thames Water asks watchdog to let it charge even higher bills

Thames Water asks watchdog to let it charge even higher bills

14 February 2025

It said steeper increases than the 35% already granted over the next five years is ‘in the interests of our customers and the environment’.


Magistrate given warning for ‘trolley dolly’ remark

Magistrate given warning for ‘trolley dolly’ remark

Magistrate given warning for ‘trolley dolly’ remark

14 February 2025

Michael Barnes JP caused a fellow magistrate ’emotional harm’ by making the comment, a Judicial Conduct Investigations Office heard.


‘Crucial chance’ to end Ukraine war, UK minister says as G7 gathers in Munich

‘Crucial chance’ to end Ukraine war, UK minister says as G7 gathers in Munich

‘Crucial chance’ to end Ukraine war, UK minister says as G7 gathers in Munich

14 February 2025

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle also praised Donald Trump for being ‘so dedicated’ to bringing the conflict to a close.


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