Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change — but leaves questions about plan to deliver it
Posted on Friday July 17, 2026

The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.

Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Posted on Friday July 17, 2026

Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents
Posted on Friday July 17, 2026

The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month.

Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry
Posted on Friday July 17, 2026

The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.

West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
Posted on Friday July 17, 2026

Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.