Energy firms to work with Scottish Government on social tariff
A working group will bring together ministers, energy firms and consumer bodies to create a new tariff which could cut bills ...
Animal rights activists stage protest as Gucci store opens in Edinburgh
Animal rights activists have staged a protest outside the new Gucci store as it opened in Edinburgh, urging the luxury brand to end the use of reptile skins. Demonstrators from People from the Ethical ...
In Pictures: Abseiling experts give Warwick Castle a clean-up
Building restoration specialists abseiled down the walls of the castle during its annual external sprucing up.
From Cha Cha to the Tango: Strictly Come Dancing couples’ first dances revealed
The first dances for Strictly Come Dancing’s 2024 couples have been revealed with the latest series’ week one live show airing tomorrow. Comedian Chris McCausland, the show’s first blind contestant, ...
Surrey seal third successive County Championship title
Surrey have won the County Championship title for a third straight year. They edged closer to taking the Division One crown on Thursday after claiming a 10-wicket win over Durham, earning their eighth ...
LSE beats Oxford and Cambridge to top spot in UK university rankings
The London School of Economics, founded in 1895, has also been named University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times.
Charles Leclerc quickest in opening practice session at Singapore Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc stuck the first blow in Singapore by topping the time sheets in first practice for Sunday’s race in the city state. The Ferrari driver, who finished runner-up to McLaren’s Oscar ...
Ben Duckett excited by England’s white-ball future under Brendon McCullum
England’s white-ball revamp has been an anti-climax so far but Ben Duckett is optimistic exciting times are on the horizon with Brendon McCullum pulling the strings.
Newcastle are striving to close the gap on Man City and Arsenal – Eddie Howe
Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle cannot compare themselves to Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal as they attempt to climb to the top of the table.
Woman admits causing death by dangerous driving of baby outside hospital
A 70-year-old woman has admitted causing the death by dangerous driving of a baby girl who was hit by a car outside a hospital. Bridget Carole Curtis, of Begelly, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on ...
Met Office hour-by-hour forecast for Southampton amid warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms across Friday and Saturday - here is the hour-by-hour forecast.
Two charged as man bottled and stabbed in Gosport alley
Two men have been charged after a man was stabbed and bottled in an alleyway in Gosport. The man, in his 20s, was stabbed in the abdomen and hit over the head with the bottle near Thornbrake Road just ...