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Parents of Nottingham victim remember ‘beautiful human being and lovely soul’

Parents of Nottingham victim remember ‘beautiful human being and lovely soul’

Barnaby Webber, 19, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, also 19, and Ian Coates, 65, were all fatally stabbed in Tuesday’s attacks.

Animal lovers unaware of harm that lifestyle choices can cause, says RSPCA

Animal lovers unaware of harm that lifestyle choices can cause, says RSPCA

While almost seven in 10 (69%) Britons describe themselves as ‘animal lovers’, suffering is regarded as normal, the charity said.

Flood warnings in place after nearly half a month of rain falls in one hour

Flood warnings in place after nearly half a month of rain falls in one hour

Thunder and lightning battered large swathes of the country on Sunday.

Publicly owned clean energy firm to be based in Scotland, says Starmer

Publicly owned clean energy firm to be based in Scotland, says Starmer

Plans to establish the publicly owned company were first unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference last year.

Ex-footballer Graeme Souness completes charity swim across English Channel

Ex-footballer Graeme Souness completes charity swim across English Channel

Graeme Souness has raised more than £1 million for Debra UK, a charity which supports those affected by epidermolysis bullosa.

London mayor warns terror threat ‘still very real’ on Finsbury Park anniversary

London mayor warns terror threat ‘still very real’ on Finsbury Park anniversary

Makram Ali, 51, died and 11 others were injured on June 19, 2017.

Woman with Down’s syndrome ‘very proud’ after achieving world record

Woman with Down’s syndrome ‘very proud’ after achieving world record

Heidi Crowter, 27, from Coventry, identified the most celebrity birthdays in three minutes to earn a Guinness World Record.

Written constitution will underpin an independent Scotland, says Yousaf

Written constitution will underpin an independent Scotland, says Yousaf

The First Minister said the proposed document would include recognition of the NHS in Scotland and provide stronger protections for human rights.

Labour pledges to cut bills with targets to speed up green energy projects

Labour pledges to cut bills with targets to speed up green energy projects

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out new targets to cut the time taken to complete green initiatives faster.

Parents of sick children in hospital could receive better support under new Bill

Parents of sick children in hospital could receive better support under new Bill

The driving force behind the Bill originates from the personal experience of Ceri Menai-Davis, who lost his son Hugh to cancer.

Medical team at Isle of Wight Festival sees 15% rise in heat-related incidents

Medical team at Isle of Wight Festival sees 15% rise in heat-related incidents

Medical commander David Rock, from Festimed, said there has been a ‘huge reduction’ in the number of alcohol and substance-related incidents.

‘I’ve done nothing wrong’ – Sturgeon returns home after arrest

‘I’ve done nothing wrong’ – Sturgeon returns home after arrest

Scotland’s former first minister returned to her Glasgow home on Sunday.

Charity boss praises Prince of Wales’ commitment to build social housing

Charity boss praises Prince of Wales’ commitment to build social housing

William told The Sunday Times he will build the housing on the 130,000-acre property empire he now controls.

Unite involved in more than 800 disputes over 20 months

Unite involved in more than 800 disputes over 20 months

General secretary Sharon Graham said around £350 million had been won for union members since the start of its drive to achieve pay rises.

In Pictures: Musical theatre fans enjoy free performances in London sunshine

In Pictures: Musical theatre fans enjoy free performances in London sunshine

Stars from Frozen, Cabaret and Wicked entertained the crowds.

More than half a month’s worth of rain to batter parts of UK

More than half a month’s worth of rain to batter parts of UK

A yellow thunderstorm warning almost entirely covers England and Wales between noon and midnight.

More than 10,000 arrivals on small boats so far in 2023

More than 10,000 arrivals on small boats so far in 2023

Some 2,500 people are reported to have arrived between June 10 and 17.

Home Secretary calls on police to ‘ramp up’ controversial stop and search use

Home Secretary calls on police to ‘ramp up’ controversial stop and search use

Critics of stop and search say it disproportionately targets black and ethnic minority communities.

Tennis player with congenital limb difference ‘confident’ thanks to prosthetic

Tennis player with congenital limb difference ‘confident’ thanks to prosthetic

Joanie Melady, a nine-year-old tennis player, has just played in her first tennis tournament, where she won the doubles match.

Sarwar: I want Scotland and the UK to lead the world in green revolution

Sarwar: I want Scotland and the UK to lead the world in green revolution

The Scottish Labour leader said that Great British Energy, a publicly owned clean energy company, would help realise that ambition.

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