Prince of Wales pulls pint at Wrexham pub to mark St David's Day

Prince William has marked St David's Day on Friday by pulling a pint and downing a shot with Wrexham FC co-owner, Hollywood actor Ryan McElhenney. The Prince of Wales visited The Racehorse Ground stadium before stopping off for a tipple at supporters' home bar, The Turf pub. He declared Wrexham …...Read More

Joshua Jacques jailed for life for murdering girlfriend and her three relatives as a 'sacrifice'

Joshua Jacques, 29, has been jailed for life for murdering his girlfriend and three of her family members. Jacques claimed he stabbed Samantha Drummonds and her family as a "sacrifice" after attacking them in their home in Bermondsey, south London, in April 2022, the Old Bailey heard. He will serve …...Read More

UK weather: February was warmest since records began in England and Wales

Last month was the warmest February in England and Wales since records began in 1884, the Met Office has said. The mean temperature across the whole of the UK was 6.3C (43.3F), the second warmest February for the whole country since the last record of 6.8C (44.2F) was set in …...Read More

Livingston Skatepark in West Lothian given listed status by Historic Environment Scotland

A Scottish skatepark that Tony Hawk once described as a "legendary place" has been given protected status by heritage bosses. Livingston "Livi" Skatepark in West Lothian opened in 1981 and achieved international recognition due to its scale, ambition and quality. It is known for its deep bowl and attracted skaters …...Read More

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf and wife Nadia El-Nakla expecting a baby this summer

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf and his wife are expecting a baby this summer, with the couple "delighted" to be adding to their family. Announcing the news on Friday, Mr Yousaf said his wife, Dundee councillor Nadia El-Nakla, is due to give birth in July. It will be the first …...Read More

New species of sea creature discovered by scientists in UK waters

A new species of sea creature has been discovered in UK waters. Previously, there were only thought to be two species of the pleurobranchid genus of sea slug - none of whom had ever been seen in UK waters before now. But scientists from the Centre for Environmental Fisheries and …...Read More

Hairy Bikers Dave Myers and Si King pictured relaxing together in 'last photo' of cooking duo

A picture of TV chefs the Hairy Bikers sat on a sofa together is believed to be one of the last of the duo before Dave Myers' death. Myers died "peacefully at home" on Wednesday two years after revealing he had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment. He …...Read More

Slave Play 'Black Out' shows: Producers 'carefully considering' black-only events after Downing Street criticism

The producers of a West End show are "carefully considering" plans to hold evenings aimed at black-only audiences following criticism from Downing Street. Slave Play, which features Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington among the cast, will run from 29 June to 21 September at the Noel Coward Theatre in …...Read More

Eurovision 2024: Olly Alexander releases UK's song contest entry Dizzy

Olly Alexander has unveiled his new single Dizzy – which is the UK's entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The Years & Years singer will perform the track at the annual competition in Malmo, Sweden, in May, following their victory at the 2023 event with Loreen's song Tattoo. Alexander …...Read More

Marcus Osborne: Domestic abuser who murdered ex-partner and new boyfriend days after being released on bail given whole life order

A man who stabbed to death his ex-partner and a man she was dating in a "ferocious and merciless" attack has been sentenced to a whole life order. Marcus Osborne murdered Katie Higton, 27, and Steven Harnett, 25, in May last year. He forced his way into the home he …...Read More