Weather warnings for thunderstorms and strong winds as UK heatwave ends

The UK's heatwave is set to come to an abrupt end with torrential rain forecast in places this weekend and weather warnings issued for thunderstorms and strong winds.

Why the risk-benefit balance of AstraZeneca jab for young people has shifted

The risks posed by the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to young adults in their 20s and 30s may now be outweighed by its benefits, according to the calculus used by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and...

Five arrested after violent supermarket brawl involving man dressed as Spider-Man

Five people have been arrested after a violent brawl in a supermarket involving a man dressed as Spider-Man.

Pink sheep, live music and vaccines – festival season is back

With 40,000 people packing into Henham Park in Suffolk this weekend, Latitude festival is welcoming the largest crowds since most restrictions were lifted in England.

Rare ‘sheep-eating’ plant blooms outdoors in Surrey

A rare "sheep-eating" plant has flowered for the first time since it was planted outdoors in Surrey around 10 years ago.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony was ‘respectful, hopeful but sombre night’

Olympic opening ceremonies are something of a unique art form. Playing to a global audience but with the host nation wanting to make the night their own.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony was ‘respectful, hopeful but sombre night’

Olympic opening ceremonies are something of a unique art form. Playing to a global audience but with the host nation wanting to make the night their own.

Scientists warn COVID testing could be overwhelmed – as new variant under investigation in UK

Coronavirus testing services could become overwhelmed due to rising infections, government scientists have warned - as it was confirmed a new variant is under investigation in the UK.