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St Bernard rescued from England’s highest mountain

St Bernard rescued from England’s highest mountain

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called to Scafell Pike to rescue Daisy the St Bernard – a breed originally bred to rescue people in the Alps.

Dominic Raab to stay home this summer as two ministers face 14-day quarantine

Dominic Raab to stay home this summer as two ministers face 14-day quarantine

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and London minister Paul Scully are both currently holidaying in Spain, which has been struck off the UK’s safe list.

UK adds Spain to quarantine list: What does this mean for holidaymakers?

UK adds Spain to quarantine list: What does this mean for holidaymakers?

People returning to the UK from Spain will have to self-isolate for two weeks.

Spain holidaymakers shocked by sudden change in quarantine rules

Spain holidaymakers shocked by sudden change in quarantine rules

Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport on a flight from Barcelona were among the first travellers now required to self-isolate again.

Met commander defends officers who arrested 12-year-old over toy gun

Met commander defends officers who arrested 12-year-old over toy gun

Armed police stormed the home of Kai Agyepong after a member of the public spotted his BB gun in the living room of his family home.

Government will not apologise for swift action taken on Spain, says Raab

Government will not apologise for swift action taken on Spain, says Raab

Ministers reimposed quarantine measures on travellers returning to the UK from Spain at short notice on Saturday.

Harry Dunn’s parents say police ‘absolved of any blame’ as legal claim dropped

Harry Dunn’s parents say police ‘absolved of any blame’ as legal claim dropped

Mr Dunn’s family alleges the Foreign Secretary ‘obstructed justice’ by allowing Anne Sacoolas to leave the UK.

Union official bids to be first woman leader of Unison

Union official bids to be first woman leader of Unison

Christina McAnea wants to succeed Dave Prentis as general secretary.

Restaurant customers ‘overwhelmingly satisfied by safety measures’

Restaurant customers ‘overwhelmingly satisfied by safety measures’

According to initial findings by Yumpingo, 96% of people who have returned to restaurants were satisfied by measures in place.

BAME figures to feature on UK coins for first time

BAME figures to feature on UK coins for first time

Plans have been submitted to the Royal Mint, which has been encouraged by the Treasury to draft proposals and designs for potential coins.

Meghan felt her father was a victim of the media, book claims

Meghan felt her father was a victim of the media, book claims

The Duchess wanted her father at her wedding despite his deceit over a photo-shoot, the authors allege.

Ex-paratrooper to jump from helicopter without parachute in bid to break records

Ex-paratrooper to jump from helicopter without parachute in bid to break records

John Bream is hoping to break the records for highest free jump from a helicopter and highest jump into water.

Lockdown helped restore happiness, research suggests

Lockdown helped restore happiness, research suggests

The wellbeing inequality gap between wealthy professionals and the unemployed even began to narrow during lockdown, according to a study.

Closing submissions to begin at Johnny Depp’s libel trial

Closing submissions to begin at Johnny Depp’s libel trial

Mr Depp is suing NGN and Mr Wootton over an April 27 2018 article.

Johnny Depp libel trial: The surprises and revelations

Johnny Depp libel trial: The surprises and revelations

A look at the trial’s most memorable, and unexpected, moments.

Amber Heard’s key quotes from libel trial

Amber Heard’s key quotes from libel trial

‘I haven’t made anything up, I haven’t needed to’.

Key quotes from Johnny Depp during libel trial

Key quotes from Johnny Depp during libel trial

The actor was supported by a number of witnesses, including his ex-partners Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis.

Hollywood transfixed by Johnny Depp’s blockbuster trial across the Atlantic

Hollywood transfixed by Johnny Depp’s blockbuster trial across the Atlantic

The blockbuster trial provided an almost unprecedented glimpse into the private life of a superstar.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: A Hollywood love story that ended in acrimony

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: A Hollywood love story that ended in acrimony

They met when they worked on a film together and tied the knot in 2015, but there was no happily ever after.

Depp libel trial: Amber Heard denies Elon Musk and James Franco relationships

Depp libel trial: Amber Heard denies Elon Musk and James Franco relationships

The actress was asked about her links with the two men as she gave evidence in Johnny Depp’s libel action against News Group Newspapers.

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