Nigel Farage declares ‘fairly convincing’ victory in Clacton by-election The Reform UK leader said he would not attend the count after advice from Essex Police. Evening Standard · Aug 14
Relief and excitement as Northern Ireland’s A-level students plan next chapter Students across the region had cause for celebration as the number of top grades awarded to A-level students in Northern Ireland has risen. Evening Standard · Aug 13
European Athletics Championships organisers respond to backlash over empty seats in Birmingham Thousands of empty seats have been visible over the opening days of the championships The Independent UK · Aug 12
Politicians and broadcasters among those to arrive at Ann Widdecombe’s funeral Mourners could be seen wearing black as they arrived at the requiem mass at Buckfast Abbey in Devon. Evening Standard · Aug 12
Ann Widdecombe’s funeral attended by ex-Tory ministers and broadcasters as Farage stays away Nigel Farage is understood to have not attended the event as he prepared for his by-election The Independent UK · Aug 12
Who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026 as full line-up announced? Singers, actors and sports stars are among those taking part in this year’s event. Evening Standard · Aug 12
Temperatures ‘hit record’ for most number of days to hit 34C in calendar year The succession of unusually hot spells is causing growing impacts on health, agriculture, water resources, energy, wildfire and transport. Evening Standard · Jul 9
Katie Swan sets her goal after Wimbledon run ends in front of Princess of Wales Swan has battled back from a career-threatening injury and is now eyeing a place in the top 100. The Independent UK · Jul 2
Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over a £5 million gift, which critics say he should have declared. Evening Standard · Jun 29
Andy Burnham to outline economy plans in new speech as he prepares to become prime minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged he had lost the support of his MPs and promised an ‘orderly handover of power’ to his successor The Independent UK · Jun 22
Burnham to give speech on economy after Starmer resignation clears way to No 10 Two senior Labour figures may challenge the former Greater Manchester mayor. Evening Standard · Jun 22
In Pictures: Pints with royal approval and a seagull splattering for the King The King and Queen attended a series of events on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · May 20
Stars show off their gnomes as Chelsea Flower Show gets underway Queen guitarist Sir Brian May, comedian Bill Bailey and presenter Dame Floella Benjamin were among those showing off their cheery garden ornaments. The Independent UK · May 18
Stars show off their gnomes at Chelsea Flower Show as Chelsea in Bloom gets underway Queen guitarist Sir Brian May, comedian Bill Bailey and presenter Dame Floella Benjamin were among those showing off their cheery garden ornaments. Evening Standard · May 18
Evening Standard · May 8 Vote counting due to begin in Scottish Parliament election Ballot boxes will be opened at 9am at counting centres across Scotland.
The Independent UK · May 7 Luke Littler stretches Premier League lead with win over Luke Humphries The world number one claimed his sixth night win of the season in Leeds.
Evening Standard · May 7 Voters continue to cast ballots in Scottish Parliament elections Scotland’s party leaders attended their local polling stations earlier on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Court hears of Kinahan gang ‘paranoia’ after arrest of Estonian hitman Sean McGovern has pleaded guilty to two charges of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.
Evening Standard · Apr 20 Queen Elizabeth II memorial will feature statue of late monarch as young woman The final masterplan for the central London tribute has been unveiled to coincide with what would have been the late Queen’s 100th birthday.
Evening Standard · Apr 10 In Pictures: Hat’s the way to do it – colourful show for Aintree Ladies Day Racegoers were dressed to the nines on Merseyside.
Evening Standard · Mar 26 Sophie Habboo wows in black lace outfit at Raising Chelsea photocall The 31-year-old former Made In Chelsea star was all smiles in her short black lace slip.
Evening Standard · Mar 21 Police keep opposing groups apart as anti-immigration rally held at Holyrood A group called Unite the Clans Scotland held a rally outside the Scottish Parliament.
Evening Standard · Feb 28 Wolf Alice call for support for UK’s small venues in Brits group of the year win Pop star Olivia Dean and singer-songwriter Sam Fender won song of the year for Rein Me In.
Evening Standard · Feb 22 One Battle After Another sweeps Baftas as Hamnet and I Swear also triumph One Battle After Another won six awards at the ceremony in London.
The Independent UK · Feb 22 Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Hudson among Hollywood stars at Baftas Gillian Anderson, Emily Watson, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley were also photographed on the red carpet in central London.