Countdown creator Marcel Stellman dies aged 96

Marcel Stellman, the creator of long-running gameshow Countdown, has died aged 96.

Daughter of murdered PCSO urges people to light a candle in her memory

The grieving daughter of murdered PCSO Julia James has urged people to light a candle for her mother tonight - exactly a week on from when her body was discovered.

Madeleine McCann’s parents ‘hang on to hope’ of seeing her again in message ahead of 18th birthday

The parents of Madeleine McCann have said they "hang on to the hope" of seeing their daughter again in a poignant message ahead of her 18th birthday.

Starmer admits Labour have ‘mountain to climb’ as polls show party trailing in key races

Sir Keir Starmer has admitted Labour still have "a mountain to climb" to win back voters ahead of this week's local elections - as some polls showed his party behind the Conservatives in key...

Harry Kane calls for legislation to force social media companies to stop online abuse

England captain Harry Kane has called on ministers to introduce legislation to compel social media companies to do more to stop online abuse.

Scottish voters less enthusiastic about independence referendum in next 5 years – Sky News poll

Voters in Scotland have become less enthusiastic about holding a referendum on independence in the next five years, a new poll for Sky News has found.

Dunkirk Little Ship destroyed in huge fire on island in River Thames

One of the Little Ships used in the Dunkirk evacuations during the Second World War has been lost in a huge fire on an island in the River Thames.

Britney Spears hits out at ‘hypocritical’ documentaries about her life

Britney Spears has criticised documentaries being made about her life and career in the spotlight, describing them as "so hypocritical".