Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The King leads tributes to 'national treasure' Dame Maggie Smith
Dame Maggie Smith, known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her sons have said.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:11:00 +0100
Dame Maggie Smith, known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her sons have said.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:11:00 +0100
From Shakespeare to Harry Potter: How Dame Maggie Smith garnered a new generation of fans
Dame Maggie Smith was a highly versatile actress whose repertoire ranged from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:44:00 +0100
Dame Maggie Smith was a highly versatile actress whose repertoire ranged from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:44:00 +0100
Al Fayed's son says allegations against father have 'thrown into question the loving memory I had of him'
Mohamed al Fayed's son Omar says he is "horrified" about the allegations against his late father, saying it has "thrown into question the loving memory I had of him".
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:53:00 +0100
Mohamed al Fayed's son Omar says he is "horrified" about the allegations against his late father, saying it has "thrown into question the loving memory I had of him".
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:53:00 +0100
'UK's youngest knife murderers' detained after machete attack in park
Two boys believed to be the UK's youngest knife murderers have both been detained for a minimum term of eight years and six months.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Two boys believed to be the UK's youngest knife murderers have both been detained for a minimum term of eight years and six months.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings hours after Just Stop Oil protesters jailed
Three Just Stop Oil activists have thrown soup at two of Vincent van Gogh's paintings in London's National Gallery just hours after members of the protest group were jailed for doing the same thing in 2022.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:09:00 +0100
Three Just Stop Oil activists have thrown soup at two of Vincent van Gogh's paintings in London's National Gallery just hours after members of the protest group were jailed for doing the same thing in 2022.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:09:00 +0100
Joseph Eubank cleared of raping teenage girl on beach
Joseph Eubank has been cleared of raping a teenage girl on Brighton beach.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:38:00 +0100
Joseph Eubank has been cleared of raping a teenage girl on Brighton beach.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:38:00 +0100
UK could import water from Norway
One of the UK's largest water companies is considering shipping supplies from Norway to the UK.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:28:00 +0100
One of the UK's largest water companies is considering shipping supplies from Norway to the UK.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:28:00 +0100
Thames Water's downward spiral is accelerating as it gets closer to the plughole
Like an emptying bath, Thames Water's downward spiral is accelerating as it gets closer to the plughole.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:49:00 +0100
Like an emptying bath, Thames Water's downward spiral is accelerating as it gets closer to the plughole.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:49:00 +0100
Deep space voyages to 'seek out new life' could be made possible by new rocket thruster
A new rocket thruster could enable "never-ending" voyages into deep space by using any type of metal as fuel.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:26:00 +0100
A new rocket thruster could enable "never-ending" voyages into deep space by using any type of metal as fuel.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:26:00 +0100
First person to admit UK riot charge jailed for more than four years
The first defendant in the UK to admit a charge of riot following recent nationwide unrest has been jailed for more than four years.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:36:00 +0100
The first defendant in the UK to admit a charge of riot following recent nationwide unrest has been jailed for more than four years.
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:36:00 +0100