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.
Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of AlmerÃa.
BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.
