Countdown star Rachel Riley in court battle over ex-Corbyn aide’s ‘dangerous’ tweet

Countdown star Rachel Riley has told the High Court she was worried about her job security after a tweet by an aide to ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Man, 20, charged with murder of woman found dead by dog walker

A man has been charged with the murder of a mother-of-two found dead by a dog walker in east London.

PM says ‘one-metre plus’ rule could be ditched from 21 June – and hints at no ‘papers for pub’

A key social distancing measure could be ditched from 21 June, the prime minister has said - while he hinted the government may not proceed with the introduction of COVID "passports" domestically.

Fishmongers’ Hall attacker could have ‘groomed and manipulated’ probation officer

A probation officer could have been "groomed and manipulated" by the terrorist he was trying to rehabilitate, ahead of his decision to allow him to visit Fishmongers' Hall where he killed two people, an...

Whale put down after becoming stranded in River Thames in London

A young minke whale that became stranded in the Thames has been put down.

‘I didn’t realise I was the first’: Queen recalls receiving lifesaving award 80 years ago

The Queen has shared her memories of becoming the first young person in the Commonwealth to receive a junior lifesaving award from the Royal Life Saving Society.

Zero daily COVID deaths reported in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Zero coronavirus-related deaths were reported in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland over the latest 24-hour period, it has been revealed.

Majority of COVID restrictions set to be lifted in June – but some could remain in place

The majority of COVID-19 restrictions are set to be lifted in June, but there are some the government has yet to decide on.