Peter Kay says long-awaited return to the stage ‘is like getting in a hot bath’

Peter Kay has said returning to the stage was like "getting in a hot bath" after receiving a standing ovation at a special charity gig.

Englishness ‘in crisis’: People feel alienated from ‘Westminster machine’, says bishop

People in England feel alienated from the "Westminster machine" because they feel they are "not being heard", the Bishop of Burnley has told Sky News.

Born to jump! Bruce Springsteen’s daughter Jessica wins silver Olympic medal

Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of rock star Bruce Springsteen, has won a silver medal in showjumping at the Olympics.

Suspected ‘godmother’ mafia boss arrested while trying to board flight

A suspected top female mafia boss dubbed the "godmother" in Italy has been arrested while trying to board a flight to Spain.

Suspected ‘godmother’ mafia boss arrested while trying to board flight

A suspected top female mafia boss dubbed the "godmother" in Italy has been arrested while trying to board a flight to Spain.

Taliban fighters in Afghanistan enter second provincial capital in as many days

Taliban fighters have entered the capital of Afghanistan's Jawzjan province, a politician has said, as they seek to capture their second provincial capital in as many days.

British firefighters deployed to battle Greece wildfires – as footage shows boat escape while blazes rage

British firefighters are being deployed to tackle the raging wildfires in Greece - as new footage shows people escaping by boat as flames fill the sky.

Taliban fighters in Afghanistan enter second provincial capital in as many days

Taliban fighters have entered the capital of Afghanistan's Jawzjan province, a politician has said, as they seek to capture their second provincial capital in as many days.