Child among three released from hospital after ‘suspicious’ Bristol house explosion that left two dead Two people died following the ‘suspicious’ explosion at a house in Bristol on Sunday morning The Independent UK · May 4
Man and woman dead and three others, including a child, injured after explosion Avon and Somerset Police have declared a major incident after the explosion at an address in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, on Sunday morning. Evening Standard · May 3
Two adults die after explosion at a house in Bristol Avon and Somerset Police have declared a major incident. Evening Standard · May 3
Clarkson’s Farm series six release date revealed after Jeremy Clarkson's worrying update The reality TV series follows the former Top Gear presenter navigating the challenge of running his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire Evening Standard · Apr 24
Clarkson’s Farm announces major 2027 development The reality TV series follows the former Top Gear presenter navigating the challenge of running his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire. The Independent UK · Apr 24
Growing number of public oppose resident doctor strikes after cost tops £3bn Resident doctors have begun their 15th strike since 2023. Evening Standard · Apr 7
Birds, beavers and beetles among threatened species to benefit from £90m Ministers said the funding uplift will help to support the Government’s mission to reverse nature declines and meet legal targets. Evening Standard · Apr 2
New account reveals dramatic WW2 capture of Tiger 131 tank Tiger 131 was captured intact by the British. Evening Standard · Mar 29
Donald Trump says UK ‘should have acted a lot faster’ in letting US use bases Ministers agreed on Friday afternoon that UK bases could be used for US ‘defensive operations’ against Iranian missile sites. Evening Standard · Mar 20
Minister insists UK steel tariff plans are ‘not very Donald Trump’ The Government wants up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in the country, up from 30%. Evening Standard · Mar 19
Steel strategy announced to preserve production in the UK Government says its ambition is for up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in this country. Evening Standard · Mar 19
Mother-of-10 jailed for keeping ‘house slave’ Amanda Wixon, 56, subjected the woman to years of abuse at her squalid home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Glastonbury Festival artist unveils exhibition of works made from junk materials Joe Rush has brought pieces including Carhenge and Glastonbury-on-Sea to the festival over decades. Evening Standard · Mar 11
Welsh election is referendum on Starmer’s premiership, says Nigel Farage Speaking at Reform’s Welsh manifesto launch on Thursday, the party leader said the vote in May would ‘end Labour dominance’ in Wales. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Evening Standard · Mar 4 Royal Marines line street to pay tribute to Second World War veteran A church service saw Royal Marines servicemen pay tribute to a veteran who was one of the first to fight the Japanese in the Second World War.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Royal Mint gives Spice Girls fans what they really, really want with new coins The Royal Mint said it anticipates ‘huge demand’ from fans looking to spice up their coin collection.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Spice up your wallet: Royal Mint marks 30 years of Spice Girls with commemorative coins The collection includes five different packaging designs, each showcasing a member of the group, and is available to buy from March 3
Evening Standard · Mar 2 Starmer ‘welcome’ on Welsh campaign trail if he brings more investment, FM says Asked if she was happy for Sir Keir to be Prime Minister during Welsh Labour’s Senedd election campaign, Lady Morgan said ‘yes’.
Evening Standard · Feb 28 Wales must shout louder, Plaid Cymru leader says Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth outlined his ambitions for the first 100 days of a Plaid Cymru administration in Wales.
The Independent UK · Feb 27 Plaid Cymru leader warns ‘Reform would set Wales back decades’ as he declares election a two-horse race Rhun ap Iorweth told the party conference that a Reform government would set Wales back decades
Evening Standard · Feb 20 Dave Grohl says ‘world is not the same’ since death of Foo Fighters bandmate Taylor Hawkins died suddenly in 2022 while the band were on the South American leg of their world tour.
Evening Standard · Feb 20 Warfare is changing faster than ever, says Defence Secretary John Healey said the Wales defence growth deal aims to make it easier for small businesses in the country to secure defence contracts.
The Independent UK · Feb 18 Unsettled weather set to continue for another month, forecasters warn There are currently 65 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 179 flood alerts, where it is possible, in place across England.
Evening Standard · Feb 18 Thames Barrier to shut as heavy rain poses risk of flooding 'for another month' There are currently 65 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 179 flood alerts, where it is possible, in place across England
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Here is why the UK’s weather has been relentlessly wet in 2026 A powerful jet stream and blocked weather fronts have trapped storms over the UK, bringing floods and record rainfall