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Johnson defends Government’s approach to travel amid ‘amber watchlist’ concerns

Johnson defends Government’s approach to travel amid ‘amber watchlist’ concerns

The Prime Minister said he wanted international travel rules to be as ‘user-friendly’ as possible.

Teenage football fan admits racially abusing Jewish man after Euro 2020 match

Teenage football fan admits racially abusing Jewish man after Euro 2020 match

A clip of the 17-year-old yelling at the victim at Oxford Circus Tube Station on July 4 sparked outrage when it was shared online.

Five-year-old boy found dead in river in Bridgend named by police

Five-year-old boy found dead in river in Bridgend named by police

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Emotional scenes and romance at Gatwick as quarantine is relaxed

Emotional scenes and romance at Gatwick as quarantine is relaxed

Ben Gilkes proposed to Cristina Paiva after they had been apart for two months.

Police officer found guilty of assaulting two people during lockdown patrols

Police officer found guilty of assaulting two people during lockdown patrols

Declan Jones kicked and punched a 15-year-old who he had wrongly accused of possessing drugs in April 2020.

Student’s ‘elegant’ design chosen as Queen’s Platinum Jubilee emblem

Student’s ‘elegant’ design chosen as Queen’s Platinum Jubilee emblem

Winner Edward Roberts, 19, will be invited to attend next year’s Jubilee celebrations, including the live star-studded concert.

Project uncovers stories of diverse British Olympians to inspire current team

Project uncovers stories of diverse British Olympians to inspire current team

The contributions of largely unknown competitors, including many women, black and Asian athletes, have been central to the University of Hull project.

Police name boy, 5, found dead in river as three held on suspicion of murder

Police name boy, 5, found dead in river as three held on suspicion of murder

The body of the youngster was discovered in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park in Bridgend on Saturday.

Thunderstorms and torrential downpours prompt flooding fears

Thunderstorms and torrential downpours prompt flooding fears

The weather will remain unsettled across the UK this week, with the potential for drier weather by mid-August.

Short-sightedness in children linked to pandemic in new study

Short-sightedness in children linked to pandemic in new study

Researchers also found a sharp rise in the amount of screen time and less time spent playing outdoors.

EA-backed campaign launched to help parents get to grips with gaming safety

EA-backed campaign launched to help parents get to grips with gaming safety

The maker of the Fifa games teams up with Internet Matters to improve awareness of parental settings and screen time boundaries.

Sturgeon invites Johnson to meet her in Edinburgh to discuss Covid recovery

Sturgeon invites Johnson to meet her in Edinburgh to discuss Covid recovery

The Scottish First Minister issued an invitation to the Prime Minister.

Terrorist released from jail despite fears over ‘extremist views’, inquest told

Terrorist released from jail despite fears over ‘extremist views’, inquest told

Sudesh Amman stabbed and injured two people in Streatham, south London, in February 2020 – 10 days after his release from prison.

Nurse reunited with family arriving from US as quarantine-free travel begins

Nurse reunited with family arriving from US as quarantine-free travel begins

Elaine Burt has not been with her family for 20 months.

Jess Learmonth’s parents say watching her lead off triathlon relay was ‘torture’

Jess Learmonth’s parents say watching her lead off triathlon relay was ‘torture’

The triathlon relay gold medallist will be greeted at the airport when she returns to the UK on Monday night.

Samaritans relaunches ‘Small Talk Saves Lives’ campaign as society opens up

Samaritans relaunches ‘Small Talk Saves Lives’ campaign as society opens up

A simple question such as ‘Hello, what’s the time?’ can help interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts, according to the Samaritans.

Iranian ambassador summoned over tanker drone strike which killed Briton

Iranian ambassador summoned over tanker drone strike which killed Briton

Middle East minister James Cleverly said Tehran must stop activity which puts international peace at risk.

ITV reveals location for next series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

ITV reveals location for next series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The programme will return to Gwrych Castle near Abergele in North Wales.

Charlotte Dujardin: Mum delayed operation to watch record-breaking medal win

Charlotte Dujardin: Mum delayed operation to watch record-breaking medal win

The equestrian has now won six Olympic medals and said she is already looking ahead to Paris 2024, where she is hopeful of increasing her tally.

Streatham terrorist Amman ‘retained extremist views’ in prison, inquest told

Streatham terrorist Amman ‘retained extremist views’ in prison, inquest told

Sudesh Amman, 20, from Harrow was killed after stabbing and injuring two people in the street on February 2 2020.

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