King Haakon VIII of Norway used his first speech in his new role to eulogise his father, King Harald V, as a loving parent ...

Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army, having forged a letter from his parents.

The UK team was due to arrive in the capital Kathmandu on Saturday to provide support for British nationals and their ...

Sir James Cleverly has said he is quitting the shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor. The former foreign secretary and Braintree MP said the capital needed “a champion, someone who understands its ...

A male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a man was found dead next to a seriously injured young girl in Co Tyrone, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said. In ...

Worshippers rushed to lift a heavy sign which read “Everything’s Unmissable”, witnesses said, after it fell on revellers at a Christian festival killing one man and injuring others. Police were called ...

People at Reading, Leeds and other live music events are being hit by showers as low pressure pushes eastwards.

Essex County Council said the ‘operatives’ would be introduced to deter anti-social behaviour and reassure residents.

Police are urging drivers to take extra care on the roads during wet weather, warning that heavy rain can make driving conditions hazardous and increase the risk of accidents. Officers are reminding ...

Officials said British warships shadowed the task group before handing over to a Nato ally off the coast of France last week.