‘Long and difficult road ahead’ to tackle climate change

There is a "long and difficult road ahead" with 12 months to go until the landmark COP26 climate conference hosted by the UK, the UN secretary-general's special adviser on Climate Action has said.

Notorious Zodiac Killer’s coded message ‘cracked’ after more than 50 years

A team of amateur detectives appear to have cracked one of the notorious Zodiac Killer's coded messages - more than 50 years after it was sent.

How a community is coming together to look after its coronavirus victims

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to claim lives, a bereavement charity is encouraging young people to "give back" to those who have passed away in their local community. 

Armed Navy boats on standby to protect UK waters in case of no-deal Brexit

Armed Royal Navy boats are being prepared to patrol the UK's fishing waters in an apparent final warning shot to Brussels as negotiations enter the final 48 hours. 

List of Tier 3 areas to receive community testing revealed

The first wave of Tier 3 areas in England to receive the government's community testing have been announced.

Bedroom tax could be worsening COVID spread and should be reviewed – SAGE advisers

The bedroom tax could worsen the spread of COVID-19 in households and should be reviewed to help people in larger households self-isolate from coronavirus, the government's top scientific advisers have urged.

Nearly half of pupils at east London school off because of COVID-19

Everything feels different inside Barking Abbey School in east London.

Rapper Lil Wayne pleads guilty to weapons charge

Rapper Lil Wayne has admitted possessing a weapon despite being a felon after a gold-plated handgun was found in his luggage at an airport.