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Snow and ice hit parts of UK as cold conditions set to continue for days

Snow and ice hit parts of UK as cold conditions set to continue for days

Forecasters say areas of the UK could see more snow on Sunday, with a small chance that rural communities could be cut off.

Emergency workers search through night as dozen missing in Jersey flat explosion

Emergency workers search through night as dozen missing in Jersey flat explosion

The Jersey government tweeted a video of firefighters and specialist rescue teams including sniffer dogs working at the scene in St Helier.

Fans praise Bellingham as ‘future England captain’ after Kane support

Fans praise Bellingham as ‘future England captain’ after Kane support

Footage released after England’s defeat to France shows the 19-year-old midfielder sprinting to console Harry Kane after his penalty miss.

Macron thanks Sunak for France support after PM keeps pre-match promise

Macron thanks Sunak for France support after PM keeps pre-match promise

The French president described England as ‘worthy opponents’ after his nation defeated the Three Lions 2-1.

Unions clash with Health Secretary who warns of ‘significant’ strike risks

Unions clash with Health Secretary who warns of ‘significant’ strike risks

The Royal College of Nursing on Saturday offered to “press pause” on planned strike action if Steve Barclay agreed to negotiate properly on pay.

Wes Streeting hits out at BMA as he pledges to take on ‘vested interests’

Wes Streeting hits out at BMA as he pledges to take on ‘vested interests’

The Labour MP hit out at the BMA trade union, which represents doctors and medical students.

William proud and England fans gutted as penalty miss sends Three Lions home

William proud and England fans gutted as penalty miss sends Three Lions home

Gareth Southgate’s side lost 2-1 against France in the quarter-final tie on Saturday.

Tory backbenchers urge Chancellor to curb equality and diversity spending

Tory backbenchers urge Chancellor to curb equality and diversity spending

A significant number of MPs have written a letter to Jeremy Hunt over the matter, The Telegraph reported.

French fans ‘turn London blue’ following World Cup victory

French fans ‘turn London blue’ following World Cup victory

The large group left the bar cheering and celebrating among disheartened England supporters.

Penalty heartbreak for England as Harry Kane’s miss sends Three Lions out

Penalty heartbreak for England as Harry Kane’s miss sends Three Lions out

Gareth Southgate’s side were beaten 2-1 by France on Saturday.

Wikipedia says referee ‘lost his guide dog’ after apparent England fan edits

Wikipedia says referee ‘lost his guide dog’ after apparent England fan edits

Wilton Sampaio drew the ire of many England fans after decisions he made in the first half of the Three Lions’ World Cup quarter-final.

England fans bemoan refereeing decisions as Three Lions on brink of exit

England fans bemoan refereeing decisions as Three Lions on brink of exit

Wilton Sampaio’s Wikipedia page was vandalised during the first half on Saturday.

RCN ready to ‘press pause’ on strikes if Health Secretary agrees to pay talks

RCN ready to ‘press pause’ on strikes if Health Secretary agrees to pay talks

The RCN has reportedly offered to ‘press pause’ on planned strike action if Health Secretary Steve Barclay agrees to negotiate on pay.

A great day to be Moroccan: Thousands on London streets celebrate historic win

A great day to be Moroccan: Thousands on London streets celebrate historic win

Ahmad Zaki Mohammed, 25, described the scenes as ‘euphoric’.

Nerves build ahead of crucial quarter-final between England and France

Nerves build ahead of crucial quarter-final between England and France

Fans spoke of cautious optimism ahead of kick-off on Saturday.

Tory MP puts Sunak ‘on notice’ over illegal migration

Tory MP puts Sunak ‘on notice’ over illegal migration

Lee Anderson, a ‘red wall’ MP, warned that he was losing patience in the Prime Minister and the Conservatives.

At least three dead and a dozen missing in Jersey flats explosion

At least three dead and a dozen missing in Jersey flats explosion

The three-storey building totally collapsed as a result of the blast.

At least three dead in Jersey explosion and fire

At least three dead in Jersey explosion and fire

The blast happened in the early hours of Saturday, causing a three-storey building to collapse.

Hi-de-Hi! co-star says he ‘never stopped laughing’ on set with Ruth Madoc

Hi-de-Hi! co-star says he ‘never stopped laughing’ on set with Ruth Madoc

The actress died on Friday afternoon in hospital following surgery for a fall this week.

Sunak and Macron joke on Twitter ahead of England-France clash

Sunak and Macron joke on Twitter ahead of England-France clash

In a light-hearted exchange on the social media site, the French president asked the Prime Minister if he would support France in the semi-final.

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