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Here’s the exact date London could get rain for the first time since June 22

London hasn’t seen any proper rain since June 22 when weather stations recorded what is, by this summer ’s standards, a whopping 10mm of it. Since then, back-to-back heatwaves with just the odd dribble of rain have…

Family of bus driver shot dead outside London pub ‘heartbroken’ as they pay tribute to ‘amazing young man’

On Monday, his family issued an emotional tribute, and stated that they were “devastated by the horrific murder” of the Transport for London driver. “He was an amazing young man full of love, kindness, and an enthusiasm…

Report finds 'no malicious intent' in Eljamel logbooks destruction

Eljamel, who was head of neurosurgery at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital until his suspension in December 2013, harmed dozens of patients and left some with life-changing injuries. The theatre logbooks were destroyed in July…

Drink-driver jailed for death of 20-year-old woman

She was a passenger in the car driven by 23-year-old Matthew McGrath, who had been drinking in a pub before the incident and is thought to have been travelling more than double the speed limit at the time of the crash.…

SEND pupils far more likely to be shut in isolation rooms, disturbing data reveals

Experts have warned the trend risks undermining the Government’s flagship reforms to make mainstream schools more inclusive, with one leading academic warning the system is “increasingly pushing vulnerable children into…

Rugby league has dropped the ball on its own World Cup

From humble origins in 1954, and masterminded by former French Resistance fighter Paul Barriere, the first Rugby League World Cup took place with Great Britain prevailing in the inaugural four-team tournament, after…

Hundreds of council workers face wages cut in end to equal pay row

While a majority of employees would be better off under a proposed settlement, unions claims some individuals could see their pay cut by as much as £10,000 a year. The local authority previously paid out about £770m…

6 great wild swimming spots in the UK and Ireland

As we’re surrounded by sea and the land is dotted with lakes, reservoirs and rivers, swimmers who fancy a dip in open water are spoiled for choice. But swimming in open water can be dangerous, so it’s wise to research…

Burnham exchanged messages with Trump chief of staff impersonator

The Prime Minister was in contact with an unknown individual pretending to be top White House aide Susie Wiles before he became suspicious of the activity, it is understood. Sources said a few messages of no significance…

Bonnie Tyler remembered as ‘a star, but never a diva’ at her funeral

Fans applauded and shouted “goodbye” as the singer’s white coffin, etched with symbols including a microphone and a treble clef, was carried into Swansea Minster on Monday. The coffin was carried to the soundtrack of…