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King’s Cross was more dangerous than Jordan, says passenger with Parkinson’s

King’s Cross was more dangerous than Jordan, says passenger with Parkinson’s

John Hinson said he felt safer while on holiday in the Middle East than waiting for a train at King’s Cross station.

Bobby Charlton death: Alzheimer’s Research UK determined to find dementia cure

Bobby Charlton death: Alzheimer’s Research UK determined to find dementia cure

The World Cup winner died with dementia.

Tens of thousands take part in pro-Palestinian protests in UK cities

Tens of thousands take part in pro-Palestinian protests in UK cities

Protesters chanted ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ despite controversy around the slogan’s meaning.

Thousands march in Dublin in support of Palestinians

Thousands march in Dublin in support of Palestinians

There was also a demonstration in Belfast.

Residents bid to shore up flood-hit town amid Storm Babet

Residents bid to shore up flood-hit town amid Storm Babet

River Street and nearby areas in Brechin were inundated with water.

Rishi Sunak: Leaders need to stop ‘contagion of conflict’ in Middle East

Rishi Sunak: Leaders need to stop ‘contagion of conflict’ in Middle East

The Prime Minister visited Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for talks with key regional players this week.

Tube staff urged to focus on ‘day job’ after ‘driver leads free Palestine chant’

Tube staff urged to focus on ‘day job’ after ‘driver leads free Palestine chant’

Minister for London Paul Scully warned against stoking tension between Jews and Muslims in the capital.

Queen unveils statue of Frankie Dettori at Ascot Racecourse

Queen unveils statue of Frankie Dettori at Ascot Racecourse

The bronze sculpture was commissioned to mark the Italian jockey’s contribution to racing at the Berkshire track.

Storm Babet: Couple ‘frustrated’ after flight home delayed and diverted

Storm Babet: Couple ‘frustrated’ after flight home delayed and diverted

Phil Casey and his partner Ann Meredith faced travel disruption after a plane skidded off a runway amid Storm Babet.

London’s King’s Cross station forced to close due to overcrowding

London’s King’s Cross station forced to close due to overcrowding

Train operators around the UK have advised customers not to travel on Saturday due to widespread disruption after Storm Babet.

‘Try to forgive, but never forget’, Shankill bombing anniversary event told

‘Try to forgive, but never forget’, Shankill bombing anniversary event told

Nine people, including two young girls, were killed in an IRA bomb attack on a fish shop in Belfast in 1993.

‘Improving picture’ in worst hit area, but Storm Babet flooding fears remain

‘Improving picture’ in worst hit area, but Storm Babet flooding fears remain

The Met Office’s red danger to life weather warning has been cut back from midnight to 6pm in Scotland.

Major rivers could be flooded until Tuesday, Environment Agency warns

Major rivers could be flooded until Tuesday, Environment Agency warns

Train operators around the UK have advised customers not to travel on Saturday with rail networks widely flooded.

Jockey makes it to Ascot after car gets stranded in Storm Babet flood

Jockey makes it to Ascot after car gets stranded in Storm Babet flood

Hayley Turner missed racing at Redcar on Friday after her car became stranded in a flood caused by Storm Babet.

Kay Burley’s remarks about Palestinian ambassador ‘potentially misleading’

Kay Burley’s remarks about Palestinian ambassador ‘potentially misleading’

Husam Zomlot thanked Sky News for the ‘correcting the repeated misrepresentation’ of his words.

Cleverly calls for ‘professionalism and restraint’ from Israeli military in Gaza

Cleverly calls for ‘professionalism and restraint’ from Israeli military in Gaza

James Cleverly warned against allowing instability to engulf the Middle East.

Mother of one ‘giving my all to win’ biggest breakdancing competition

Mother of one ‘giving my all to win’ biggest breakdancing competition

The competition takes place at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris.

Danger to life flood warning issued in Wales as Storm Babet continues

Danger to life flood warning issued in Wales as Storm Babet continues

Natural Resources Wales warned that water was rising above local flood defences.

Drax faces penalty after Canadian biomass plant fails to submit pollution report

Drax faces penalty after Canadian biomass plant fails to submit pollution report

The High Level pellet mill in High Level, Alberta, produces wood pellets for the company, which runs Britain’s biggest power station in Yorkshire.

Drones to be banned from flying within 400 metres of prisons

Drones to be banned from flying within 400 metres of prisons

Drones have been used to smuggle contraband including drugs and mobile phones to inmates.

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