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Eustice defends tests used to condemn Geronimo the death row alpaca

Eustice defends tests used to condemn Geronimo the death row alpaca

Environment Secretary George Eustice said farmers understood the risk posed by an infected animal.

Sharma in stark warning over consequences of failing to tackle climate change

Sharma in stark warning over consequences of failing to tackle climate change

The UK’s climate chief said humans were ‘dangerously close’ to running out of time to avert catastrophic levels of warming.

Heavy rain closes rail lines and forces driver to abandon car

Heavy rain closes rail lines and forces driver to abandon car

Network Rail said 5ft of floodwater was found in twin tunnels.

Olympians return home from Tokyo to emotional reunions

Olympians return home from Tokyo to emotional reunions

Athletes from the canoeing and sailing teams landed at Heathrow Airport on Saturday evening.

Sunak ‘focused on economic recovery’ amid rumours of Johnson anger

Sunak ‘focused on economic recovery’ amid rumours of Johnson anger

Boris Johnson reportedly threatened to demote Chancellor RIshi Sunak.

Logan Mwangi: Balloons released for five-year-old found dead in river

Logan Mwangi: Balloons released for five-year-old found dead in river

Residents in Sarn, Bridgend, gathered to pay tribute a week after the young boy’s body was discovered.

Sturgeon confronted over failure to oppose Cambo oilfield

Sturgeon confronted over failure to oppose Cambo oilfield

A young protestor from Green New Deal Rising and the Stop Cambo campaign criticised the First Minister after the meeting.

‘Like getting in a hot bath’: Peter Kay gets warm reception on stage return

‘Like getting in a hot bath’: Peter Kay gets warm reception on stage return

The Bolton-born comic performed at a special charity gig.

British teams sent to Greece to help tackle wildfires

British teams sent to Greece to help tackle wildfires

Home Secretary Priti Patel called for the deployment of British firefighters after a visit to Greece.

Tom Daley says he hopes ‘out’ athletes make LGBT people feel less alone

Tom Daley says he hopes ‘out’ athletes make LGBT people feel less alone

The diver came third in the solo 10 metres event on Saturday.

Man injured in Wood Green knife attack a social worker

Man injured in Wood Green knife attack a social worker

The 61-year-old was trying to check on the welfare of vulnerable children when he was stabbed multiple times.

In Pictures: Famous faces from world of TV gather for Ant’s wedding

In Pictures: Famous faces from world of TV gather for Ant’s wedding

Phillip Schofield and Christine Lampard were among the guests at the ceremony.

Medal winner Ethan Hayter still feels like newcomer to cycling, father says

Medal winner Ethan Hayter still feels like newcomer to cycling, father says

The silver medallist started cycling aged 14 and sometimes feels he is still ‘catching up’ with his more experienced peers.

Tom Daley proud to represent ‘Team Great Knitting’ in Tokyo

Tom Daley proud to represent ‘Team Great Knitting’ in Tokyo

The diver caught the attention of the cameras knitting his way through the diving events.

‘Dream come true’ for history-making ‘all-round athlete’ Joe Choong

‘Dream come true’ for history-making ‘all-round athlete’ Joe Choong

He is the first British man to win an individual Olympic medal in the modern pentathlon.

Areas hit by flooding as torrential rain sweeps across parts of UK

Areas hit by flooding as torrential rain sweeps across parts of UK

A drier, hotter August could be in sight, forecasters said.

Sealed with a kiss: Ant McPartlin weds Anne-Marie Corbett

Sealed with a kiss: Ant McPartlin weds Anne-Marie Corbett

The couple tied the knot in front of famous TV faces such as Phillip Schofield and Alesha Dixon.

Ant McPartlin poses for pictures as he arrives for wedding

Ant McPartlin poses for pictures as he arrives for wedding

The TV presenter was joined by fellow host Declan Donnelly at a church in Hampshire.

Sage scientist ‘cautiously optimistic’ further lockdowns will not be required

Sage scientist ‘cautiously optimistic’ further lockdowns will not be required

Professor John Edmunds warned a return to pre-pandemic behaviour could still drive an autumn wave of infections.

Princess Charlotte joins the Big Butterfly Count conservation project

Princess Charlotte joins the Big Butterfly Count conservation project

The princess can be seen cupping a butterfly in her hands in the photo.

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