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Ukrainian refugees set to run London Marathon to raise funds for country
A couple who fled Ukraine amid Russian bombing in February is all set to run the London Marathon to raise money for their country.
Man who assaulted Tinder date first to be jailed under new law
A 32-year-old man who throttled a woman six weeks after he met her on Tinder has been sentenced to prison by a local court.
Famous Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Canada hotel, swapped with fake
A famous portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, taken by photographer Yousuf Karsh, has been stolen in Canada.
Woman shot dead in Liverpool was not intended target: police
Ashley Dale, the 28-year-old woman who was shot dead at her house in Liverpool on Sunday, "was not the intended target of the attack," according to police.
Study names this UK city the 'most dangerous' in Europe
Bradford in the UK has been termed the most dangerous city in Europe due to its high crime rate.
British tourists to pay extra charges to visit their favourite travel destinations
British citizens planning to holiday in countries like Greece, Croatia, Italy, Spain, France and Portugal will have to shell out more money than usual.
Body of British father who drowned saving his son found in Italian lake
The body of 51-year-old Aran Chada, who drowned in Lake Garda in Italy after saving his 14-year-old son, has been found after weeks of search operations.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry to visit UK soon after Jubilee, says representative
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in the country to visit "charities close to their hearts," says their spokesperson.
Parts of England and Wales face 'exceptional' wildfire risk in coming days
Following a heatwave alert, the UK Met Office has now said that parts of England and Wales face an "exceptional" risk of wildfires in the coming days.
Records of UK's oldest UFO sighting found in 280-year-old journal
The oldest UFO sighting in the UK was recorded in 1742 during the reign of George II of Great Britain.
Woman wins £1 million lottery jackpot just before getting cancer all-clear
An NHS worker who was undergoing treatment for breast cancer won a £1m lottery jackpot shortly before getting an all-clear from doctors.
Elderly woman found in cardboard box after being dumped by roadside
An elderly woman was found inside cardboard boxes on the side of a highway after being dumped by her family in Puebla, Mexico.
Third member of British family dies from suspected poisoning in Bangladesh
In a tragic incident reported from Bangladesh, a British family of five lost three members within the span of just one week.
5 romantic spots in the UK for your next weekend getaway
Pack your overnight bag and plan your next weekend stay at these idyllic locations.
Source of Thames dries up as UK faces drought conditions
The heatwave coupled with dry weather conditions has dried up the Thames River near its official start point in Gloucester.
Prince Harry feels he is 'living a lie' with 'fame-hungry' Meghan Markle: report
The Duke of Sussex has reportedly been "begging" his wife to return to the U.K. but "she won't budge."
3 hidden places in UK to seek refuge from the bustling city life
These hidden gems are secluded areas that are not only picturesque but also places that can provide much-needed peace and relaxation.
Giant tortoise on tracks brings trains to a halt in Norfolk
Several trains were cancelled in south-eastern England after a huge tortoise somehow ended up on a railway track causing chaos.
British troops banned from paying for sex while on mission abroad
The UK government has taken a stricter approach and has banned British troops from paying for prostitutes while overseas.
Air pollution 'likely' to increase risk of developing dementia: Government study
A new study by a government research group has found that air pollution is "likely" to increase the risk of developing dementia.
Britons urged to use water wisely as UK faces drought alert
The authorities in the UK have urged people to limit their water usage as the country faces its driest weather since 1976.
UK warned of drought in August following weeks of scorching heat
The UK, which has been witnessing extremely high temperatures and dry weather conditions, is now facing a drought alert.
Man slits wife's throat in 'act of love,' calls for assisted dying law
A 73-year-old man, Graham Mansfield, who slit his wife's throat at their house in Trafford in March 2021, has been cleared of murder charges.
What are the signs and symptoms of Monkeypox?
The World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox epidemic a global health emergency as countries across the globe detect cases of the disease.
Train signal, airport runway melt under extreme UK temperatures
The record-breaking heat has turned Britain into a microwave oven, disrupting the daily lives of the citizens.
Briton wins record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million
An anonymous UK ticket-holder has won a record jackpot of £195m in the EuroMillions lottery. It is being termed the biggest National Lottery win of all time.
Seven pet dogs burnt alive in sick arson attack
In a horrific incident reported from Brynhyfryd, Rhymney, seven dogs were burnt alive in an arson attack on their kennel.
Half of humanity in danger of collective suicide, warns UN chief on climate change
The UN secretary general, António Guterres, has warned governments around the world against the threat posed by climate change
Woman brutally mauled to death by her pet dog
A 43-year-old woman was mauled to death by her own dog at her house in West Melton, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire on Friday.
What are the symptoms of a heatstroke and how to stay safe?
The UK is reeling under a severe heatwave condition, with temperatures expected to soon reach 40 degrees Celsius.