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Man, 102, dies ‘after being pushed off pub stage while band played’

A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault. Gwent Police have not clarified whether that charge could be upgraded following Mr Ormerod’s death but said he ‘remains released under…

Rewilding link to record fires: After 1,017 wildfires ALREADY this year, eco-dogma is blamed for turning the country into a tinderbox

With temperatures forecast to hit 38C today, campaigners say the Government has ignored warnings that its policies have turned swathes of countryside into tinderboxes. They say Labour's rewilding drive, which involves…

Bird booties built for feathered friend hit by car

The whitethroat was brought to the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital in Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicestershire, on Saturday after being stunned in the collision. Staff said they noticed its feet had curled up, possibly due to…

Starmer’s leadership style doesn’t work in politics, admits one of his most senior ex-ministers

Addressing the No 10 setup during her former boss’s premiership, Yvette Cooper suggested that new prime minister Andy Burnham is better equipped for “a world of social media”. Sir Keir stepped down as prime minister last…

8 best pizza ovens, tried and tested for Neapolitan-style cooking

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I spoke to Tom Gozney – founder of the eponymous pizza oven brand – to get expert tips Nicky Rampley-Clarke/The Standard Standard Shopping…

Harvey Nichols bought by Mike Ashley firm after going into administration

News | UK Harvey Nichols bought by Mike Ashley firm after going into administration A Harvey Nichols branch in Knightsbridge PA Archive Mike Ashley ’s Frasers Group has bought Harvey Nichols after the department store…

King’s nephew gets the grades to study at Royal Agricultural University

Read our privacy notice . The King’s nephew the Earl of Wessex will attend the Royal Agricultural University after achieving the grades needed for his chosen course, it is understood. James, 18, will study for a rural…

Huge wildfire destroys six homes in Welsh town leaving families devastated as drought-hit Britain suffers record breaking year

Residents of six bungalows in Newbridge, South Wales, were forced to flee and spent the night in a leisure centre. It comes as Britain faces one of its hottest days on record – with temperatures expected to hit 38C…

Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders

Levy was on bail and being monitored by police when he murdered Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and Sheryl Wilkins five months later, as well as violently raping a third woman. Sir Mark acknowledged mistakes…

Salter's glass air fryer rivals the Ninja crispi – but costs less than £100

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The two models look near identicial Vicky Jessop/Ellis Cochrane Standard Shopping Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals…