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Man describes ‘scary’ moment building nearby in Hackney collapses

Man describes ‘scary’ moment building nearby in Hackney collapses

Firefighters were called to a property in Gloucester Drive, Hackney.

Ukrainian medics learn life-saving skills on British Army-backed course

Ukrainian medics learn life-saving skills on British Army-backed course

The course is the first of three combat medical training programmes, each designed to help about 50 Ukrainian personnel.

In Pictures: Heat hazes and blue skies before thunderstorms roll in

In Pictures: Heat hazes and blue skies before thunderstorms roll in

From Glastonbury to London’s parks and coastal spots to sports events, the sun was beating down early on Saturday.

Ed Miliband defends ‘world-leading’ Labour climate policy at Glastonbury

Ed Miliband defends ‘world-leading’ Labour climate policy at Glastonbury

The shadow climate secretary defended his party’s recent backtrack on a £28 billion commitment to tackle climate change.

Yousaf: Majority of Scottish seats at Westminster is way to independence

Yousaf: Majority of Scottish seats at Westminster is way to independence

The First Minister addressed SNP members at a special independence convention in Dundee.

Veteran with sight-loss proud to be part of Armed Forces Day portrait campaign

Veteran with sight-loss proud to be part of Armed Forces Day portrait campaign

Military charity Blind Veterans UK has displayed portrait photographs of nine veterans with sight-loss on digital screens across London.

Tilda Swinton joins Max Richter on Glastonbury stage for spoken word performance

Tilda Swinton joins Max Richter on Glastonbury stage for spoken word performance

The actress was on the Park stage at Glastonbury.

Victim of disgraced surgeon interrupts independence convention to demand inquiry

Victim of disgraced surgeon interrupts independence convention to demand inquiry

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he will meet Theresa Mallet, who underwent botched surgery from Professor Eljamel.

Safety investigators board Titan’s support ship after fatal implosion

Safety investigators board Titan’s support ship after fatal implosion

Officials from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada could be seen on the ship on Saturday.

Rick Astley covers Harry Styles and AC/DC during Glastonbury Pyramid stage debut

Rick Astley covers Harry Styles and AC/DC during Glastonbury Pyramid stage debut

Saturday will also see Guns N’ Roses headlining the Pyramid Stage.

Titan submersible: What happens next?

Titan submersible: What happens next?

The submersible imploded with five people on board off the coast of Canada.

Seamstress makes crocheted armed forces figures to thank them for their service

Seamstress makes crocheted armed forces figures to thank them for their service

The figures are part of a postbox topper which is in the village of Harleston, near Stowmarket in Suffolk.

Kate praises Wimbledon’s ‘amazingly professional’ ball boys and girls

Kate praises Wimbledon’s ‘amazingly professional’ ball boys and girls

The Princess of Wales and eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer were given a close look at the work of the ball boys and girls.

Labour can win Selby and Ainsty as people are ‘very angry’ with Tories – Reeves

Labour can win Selby and Ainsty as people are ‘very angry’ with Tories – Reeves

The shadow chancellor said residents blame the Conservative Government for soaring mortgage rates.

Titan’s main support ship returns to harbour following fatal implosion

Titan’s main support ship returns to harbour following fatal implosion

Flags on board the Polar Prince were displayed at half-mast as it arrived at St John’s harbour on Saturday.

Foo Fighters, Cate Blanchett and more: Highlights from Glastonbury 2023 so far

Foo Fighters, Cate Blanchett and more: Highlights from Glastonbury 2023 so far

The festival is under way in Somerset with some of the biggest names in music still to take the stage.

Labour’s first female general secretary Margaret McDonagh dies aged 61

Labour’s first female general secretary Margaret McDonagh dies aged 61

The politician has been described as an ‘unstoppable force of nature’ and a ‘tireless champion for women’.

Thunderstorms warning as weekend temperatures rise

Thunderstorms warning as weekend temperatures rise

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms on Sunday.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Readjusting to life back in the UK was ‘very hard’

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Readjusting to life back in the UK was ‘very hard’

Her husband Richard Ratcliffe said a recent report into the Government’s handling of hostage cases had ‘very important’ findings.

Rishi Sunak ‘in touch with allies’ about Wagner group rebellion in Russia

Rishi Sunak ‘in touch with allies’ about Wagner group rebellion in Russia

The Prime Minister urged all parties involved to protect civilian lives.

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