August Bank Holiday 2016: How to avoid heavy traffic and train disruptions
Around 13 million drivers will take to Britain's roads over the three-day weekend.
French authorities ask woman wearing sarong to leave public swimming pool amid burkini ban tensions
Mother-of-three wearing sarong to hide body complexes after pregnancy asked to leave pool in latest incident.
BurkiniGate: France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy calls for nationwide burkini ban
Sarkozy, seeking to win votes from far-right FN, says he will be tough on immigration if re-elected.
Pennsylvania: Three charged after live turtle is blown up by M-80 firecrackers strapped to shell
The three suspects escaped animal cruelty charges prompting a petition for a change in the law.
#BurkiniGate: Majority of French people 'against the burkini on beaches', survey reveals
Ipsos survey finds that only 6% of French people are in favour of the wearing of the Islamic swimsuit.
Camber Sands tragedy: 10 key tips for staying safe by the sea in UK
Be aware of tides and currents, supervise children and don't swim alone – here is how to swim safely.
GCSE results day 2016: When is it and what do you do if you miss your grades?
There are options if you don't get what you expected.
Ukip's former leader Nigel Farage to appear alongside Donald Trump at Mississippi rally
Eurosceptic firebrand is expected to talk about his experience during the EU referendum.
Police posing as hotel staff arrest Camorra fugitive holdaying in Benidorm
Salvatore Mariano had been on the run since 2 March after escaping a police raid in Naples.
Woman shown blowing marijuana smoke into toddler's face on Facebook video
Police said that they are processing arrest warrants for two other people seen in the video.
BurkiniGate: Uproar in France as pictures emerge of Muslim women asked to remove clothes on beach
French people have denounced shocking images as 'humiliation, intimidation, violation of human rights'.
Five strangest things found in hotel rooms
Some people forget their phone, others forget a Shetland Pony named Pudding.
Usain Bolt parties with bevy of beauties in London after Jady Duarte Rio 2016 cheating scandal
Jamaican sprinter took two ladies back to his hotel after partying night away in a Soho nightclub.
Internaut Day: 10 things you didn't know about the World Wide Web
Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist working at CERN, granted public access to the web on 23 August 1991.
Toddler's 'miracle' survival after being found trapped in air pocket under capsized boat
Frantic search in pitch black nearly ended in tragedy before cries were heard coming from beneath the boat.
Notting Hill Carnival 2016: Everything you need to know about Europe's biggest street party
Carnival is the biggest street festival in Europe, with two million visitors attending every year.
Britain to roast in heatwave hotter than Rio, Ibiza and Jamaica
Temperatures climb to 32°C in London - but it will all go downhill for the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Foul-mouthed Malaysian singer Namewee arrested for insulting Islam in video to 'Oh My God'
Singer's arrest came after video appearance outside mosque in a clip seeking to promote religious harmony.
Russia and Syria will face consequences if our troops threatened says US commander
Townsend makes comments after Syrian warplanes attack area where US forces were operating.
Hate preachers to be isolated in UK prisons to stop spread of extremism
Move comes after Anjem Choudary was found guilty of supporting Isis.
PSNI chief constable George Hamilton apologises for 'dry your eyes' tweet
Hamilton posted comments suggesting PSNI officers were not under pressure while on duty.
2-year-old given double leg amputation after doctors fail to spot toxic shock syndrome
Doctors didn't spot the syndrome when the toddler was treated for an infection.
UK's bad weather victims: Aberdeen police name Julie Walker and son Lucas
At least four people have died due to the UK's weekend of bad weather.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Many skateboarders will be 'weed smokers or alcoholics'
Skateboarding is one of five sports added to the Olympics in time for Tokyo.
Bieber fans react with anger after 'hungover' singer 'mimes' V Festival set
'Could've listened to [Bieber]'s CD & stood in a puddle & saved £80,' said one fan.
Burnley striker Andre Gray apologises for homophobic historic tweets
Andre Gray says he no longer is the person he used to be when he made the tweets.
Backstreet boys and 'Nsync creator Lou Pearlman dies in prison
Pearlman, who was credited with starting the bands' careers, was convicted of fraud in 2008.
Same sex couple have triplets after meeting their surrogate at the Pistorius trial
The couple are believed to be the first to have triplets via a surrogate in South Africa.
UK's bad weather kills four as Met Office issues severe weather warnings
Police urged public to pay extra attention, especially near coastal or beach areas.
Edinburgh Fringe: What to catch in the last week of the festival
Our five favourite shows from comedy to spoken word running this week.
