Bayeux Tapestry arrives overnight at British Museum under police guard
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.

Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week
Posted on Thursday July 09, 2026

On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.

'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.