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Who is Wimbledon boys’ champion Henry Searle?

Who is Wimbledon boys’ champion Henry Searle?

The 17-year-old from Wolverhampton ended a 61-year wait for British success in the Wimbledon boys’ singles.

Henry Searle’s Barmy Army among those celebrating teenager’s Wimbledon victory

Henry Searle’s Barmy Army among those celebrating teenager’s Wimbledon victory

The 17-year-old from Wolverhampton, a lifelong supporter of the city’s football club, beat fifth seed Yaroslav Demin 6-4 6-4.

Jeremy Vine agrees deal with Twitter user who wrongly named him in presenter row

Jeremy Vine agrees deal with Twitter user who wrongly named him in presenter row

The broadcaster requested the social media user pay charity MND Association instead of paying him damages.

More than 40 pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Scottish beach

More than 40 pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Scottish beach

Marine rescuers are at the scene on the Isle of Lewis.

Labour would make training AI to spread terrorism a criminal offence – Cooper

Labour would make training AI to spread terrorism a criminal offence – Cooper

In a major speech on Monday, the shadow home secretary will set out the party’s approach to national security, including action to stop online radical

Ronan Keating’s brother killed in Co Mayo road crash

Ronan Keating’s brother killed in Co Mayo road crash

Cork City FC paid tribute to Ciaran Keating.

Strike at missile depot could threaten munitions supplies, says union

Strike at missile depot could threaten munitions supplies, says union

GMB Scotland members are taking industrial action.

Reburial ceremony held as 400-year-old human skulls returned to Irish island

Reburial ceremony held as 400-year-old human skulls returned to Irish island

Trinity College made the decision to return the thirteen skulls to Inishbofin after a working group examined the legacy issue.

Hospital consultants announce fresh strikes in pay dispute

Hospital consultants announce fresh strikes in pay dispute

Consultants in England, who will strike this Thursday and Friday, will also walk out on August 24 and 25, the British Medical Association said.

President Macron describes Jane Birkin as ‘French icon’ following death at 76

President Macron describes Jane Birkin as ‘French icon’ following death at 76

French media have reported that she was found dead at her home in Paris.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte meet boy who tossed coin for Wimbledon final

Prince George and Princess Charlotte meet boy who tossed coin for Wimbledon final

Mu’awwiz was introduced to George and Charlotte and handed the coin used to start the final to Charlotte.

‘Confidentiality breaches’ condemned as ex-MP says misconduct claims withdrawn

‘Confidentiality breaches’ condemned as ex-MP says misconduct claims withdrawn

David Warburton was suspended by the Conservative Party in April 2022 and resigned last month after an inquiry into the complaints.

Princess Charlotte watching men’s singles final from Royal Box for first time

Princess Charlotte watching men’s singles final from Royal Box for first time

She sat next to Prince George and together with the Prince and Princess of Wales to see Novak Djokovic play world number one Carlos Alcaraz, 20.

In Pictures: London-born Jane Birkin crossed the Channel to become a world star

In Pictures: London-born Jane Birkin crossed the Channel to become a world star

She had a long career as a solo actress after first coming to attention with her partnership with Serge Gainsbourg.

Is it safe to travel in Europe during the heatwave and how are Britons affected?

Is it safe to travel in Europe during the heatwave and how are Britons affected?

Cerberus has taken hold across many popular family holiday hotspots in the Mediterranean.

Rescuers tackling ‘mass stranding’ of pilot whales on Scottish beach

Rescuers tackling ‘mass stranding’ of pilot whales on Scottish beach

The British Divers Marine Life Rescue said 55 mammals have beached at Traigh Mhor on the Isle of Lewis, but only 10 are thought to be alive.

Singer and actress Jane Birkin dies age 76 – reports

Singer and actress Jane Birkin dies age 76 – reports

She was an influential figure across music, film and fashion.

‘British backpacker’ victim of stabbing in Australian beach resort

‘British backpacker’ victim of stabbing in Australian beach resort

Police were called to Noosa on the Queensland coast after the 25-year-old man was allegedly attacked by a 15-year-old boy after an argument.

Government set to break promise of 40 new hospitals by 2030 – report

Government set to break promise of 40 new hospitals by 2030 – report

Just 32 of the projects intended to fix NHS buildings are expected to be completed by the end of the decade.

Royal Mail wins contract for collection and delivery of passports

Royal Mail wins contract for collection and delivery of passports

The contract also includes the delivery of internal mail between HM Passport Office offices and other Government offices.

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