The yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain today covers much of Scotland. (Image: Met Office) The Met Office said: "Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected during ...

At least 73 people have been killed while attempting to access aid at locations across Gaza, the health ministry in the Palestinian territory has said.

Police are becoming “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of a woman missing in Cheshire. Rachel Booth, 38, from Northwich, was reported missing on Saturday. She was in the Barnton area of ...

Five people remain missing after a boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam during a sightseeing excursion, killing 38 people. The Wonder Sea was carrying 48 passengers ...

Bournemouth has been voted the best beach in the UK, with holidaymakers praising its miles of sand and attractions including a zipline. A survey of 70,000 people found other popular beaches include ...

Resorts in Spain and Portugal are the most popular destinations for UK holidaymakers this summer, according to a new report. Malaga and Palma de Mallorca in Spain top the list, followed by Faro in ...

Peter Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, died following the incident at their home in St Helens, Merseyside, last week.

But the Environment Secretary has promised that families will never again see ‘huge shock hikes’ to their bills.

It comes as Israel and Hamas have been holding ceasefire talks in Qatar, but international mediators say there have been no breakthroughs.

Police and courts will be given powers to deal with suspects believed to be planning mass killings, according to the Home Secretary. Yvette Cooper said the new tools will enable the criminal justice ...

The Independent Water Commission will outline its final recommendations to tackle systemic issues in the industry.

The Environment Secretary has pledged to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030 compared to 2024 levels. Steve Reed will announce the target as he speaks to the media on Sunday ...