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Tory losses a clear rejection of Sunak, says Labour

Tory losses a clear rejection of Sunak, says Labour

Sir Keir Starmer said Labour is on course to win the next general election.

Alexis Ffrench: Charles’ powerful voice championing conservation matches my own

Alexis Ffrench: Charles’ powerful voice championing conservation matches my own

The composer described his work as being ‘influenced by the natural world’.

Couple getting married on coronation day after seven-year engagement

Couple getting married on coronation day after seven-year engagement

“He can move his coronation before I move our wedding day,” said groom Bryan Russell

UK Armed Forces overseas to mark coronation with events around the world

UK Armed Forces overseas to mark coronation with events around the world

Overseas military personnel will be taking part in celebrations ranging from tea parties and village fetes to flypasts and gun salutes.

Local election abandoned due to death of Tory candidate during count

Local election abandoned due to death of Tory candidate during count

A new election will be held for South Derbyshire’s three-councillor Hilton ward after Tory incumbent Gillian Lemmon died.

Charles to be crowned during ‘sacred wonder’ of coronation

Charles to be crowned during ‘sacred wonder’ of coronation

The event will be a huge display of pomp and pageantry.

King hosts overseas heads of states at Buckingham Palace on coronation eve

King hosts overseas heads of states at Buckingham Palace on coronation eve

The reception was the last of several events hosted by the royals on Friday.

Adam Hills plans toilet breaks and limits drinking in preparation for coronation

Adam Hills plans toilet breaks and limits drinking in preparation for coronation

The comedian said attending the coronation as part of the Australia delegation is a ‘bit overwhelming’.

Pub hosting ‘not bothered’ coronation party as antidote to ‘monarchy madness’

Pub hosting ‘not bothered’ coronation party as antidote to ‘monarchy madness’

The Sir Isaac Newton pub in Cambridge wanted to ‘do something a little bit different’ to mark the occasion

Passengers climb out of smashed windows at Tube station amid smoke emergency

Passengers climb out of smashed windows at Tube station amid smoke emergency

London Fire Brigade said the report of smoke is believed to have been caused by the train’s brakes

Post Office chief executive apologises over unapproved bonuses linked to Horizon

Post Office chief executive apologises over unapproved bonuses linked to Horizon

The Post Office authorised the payments based on a target executives had set themselves.

Coronation ceremony will be incredible 3D musical experience – album producer

Coronation ceremony will be incredible 3D musical experience – album producer

The producer said around 192 microphones in various different places will be capturing the recording.

David Attenborough believes Charles will give conservation ‘full backing’

David Attenborough believes Charles will give conservation ‘full backing’

The broadcaster said the coronation will be ‘deeply moving’.

Labour ‘firing on all cylinders’ despite not winning Derby majority, leader says

Labour ‘firing on all cylinders’ despite not winning Derby majority, leader says

The city remains under no overall control.

Firefighter tells of ‘humbling experience’ delivering equipment for Ukraine

Firefighter tells of ‘humbling experience’ delivering equipment for Ukraine

Darren Cleaves, station manager for South Wales Fire Service, spoke of his pride at taking part in the mission to deliver aid to Poland.

Former CPS worker jailed after passing sensitive information to criminals

Former CPS worker jailed after passing sensitive information to criminals

Paralegal Rachel Simpson is said to have ‘betrayed’ the criminal justice system and the public.

In Pictures: King meets his people and carries out engagements on coronation eve

In Pictures: King meets his people and carries out engagements on coronation eve

Charles went on a walkabout in The Mall and meet visitors from the Commonwealth and wider world.

UK broadcasters and publishers oppose ‘BBC blackout’ of coronation footage

UK broadcasters and publishers oppose ‘BBC blackout’ of coronation footage

A statement said the BBC are denying British citizens the opportunity to enjoy the event.

Royal fans from around the globe camp out on the Mall

Royal fans from around the globe camp out on the Mall

A poor weather forecast has not dampened anyone’s spirits.

Freya Ridings pulls out of Coronation Concert ‘due to being unwell’

Freya Ridings pulls out of Coronation Concert ‘due to being unwell’

The 29-year-old has been replaced by British singer-songwriter Zak Abel.

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