England

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

36 more bank branches to close across UK next year - full list

Lurgan native Lee Gormley beat Jake Osgood from Carlisle in his second boxing match since turning professional. Photo courtesy of Tommy Hosker

Boxing champ Lee is unbeaten

Niamh Bratton pictured with lecturer Tracey Cameron Rainey. Credit NWRC

Worldskills place for Portstewart's Niamh

Liam Payne has been forced to cancel upcoming tour dates after being rushed to hospital

Girlfriend of Liam Payne gives important health update

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Met Office issue yellow weather warning for heavy rain & flooding

Much of the UK will see more rainy days to come, the Met Office has said.

Met Office: More rain in store before warmer weather returns

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Leaked database reveals EA FC 24 player ratings

Freddie Flintoff to make TV return months after Top Gear crash

Yellow weather warnings in place for thunderstorms in the UK

A new Covid variant currently spreading in England is behind an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, UK health officials have confirmed.

New variant BA.2.86 behind Covid outbreak at care home

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

A man reads a book while sunbathing in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

What is a ‘heat dome’ and how will UK be affected as temperatures soar

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (C) reacts at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20.

Spanish FA calls ‘urgent’ meeting over Luis Rubiales kiss row

This picture taken on August 20, 2023 shows President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales carrying Spain's Athenea del Castillo Beivide on his shoulder as they celebrate winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

FIFA suspends Luis Rubiales amid World Cup kiss row

Millions are set to see a rise in energy prices this winter, comapred to last

Energy bills set to rise for millions this winter despite price fall

Paul and Karen Smith are taking part in a charity fundraiser in memory of their son Harry (Credit: The Wonky Heart Challenge)

Couple’s suicide awareness fundraiser goes viral on TikTok

Train services in the UK are set to be disrupted again this weekend as tens of thousands of workers gear up for more industrial action.

Rail strikes: Full list of industrial action in August & September

The top ten ‘most affordable’ places to buy a house in the UK have been revealed in new research by Halifax.

Revealed: Top 10 most affordable places to buy a home in the UK

The 20 best beaches in the UK to visit for the upcoming bank holiday

England fans cheer on Lionesses as they reach World Cup Final

Will Lauren James be available for the World Cup final?

Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts & hot drinks - but you need to be quick

Krispy Kreme gives away free doughnuts and drinks

Relieved owners Rachael and Chris with their beloved dog Joy, who was missing for six days.

Dog missing near Limavady found safe and well

Portrush pizza truck Igloo Pizza Co. has reached the final of the UK Street Food awards. Credit Igloo Pizza Co

Portrush pizza truck wants YOUR votes for UK final

Temperatures in the UK are set to soar above those in the US this week

Parts of the UK to be hotter than California - when the rain eases

Harry Kane has left his boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane breaks his silence ahead of Bayern Munich move

Ermias Girma will look to run the first ever sub-4-minute road mile in Ireland. Photo submitted by James McIlroy

Attempt to make sporting history on Antrim Coast

Lisburn-based co-founder, Deborah McCann and sister, Kirstie Reeve. Pic credit: Lustre & Love

Female empowerment and sustainability is at the core of Lustre & Love

Storm Antoni is set to hit parts of the UK with 60mph gusts of wind in parts

‘Biggest storm of the year’ to hit UK today with 60mph winds

'Everyone should have access to affordable good food'. PIC: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos.

Urgent “do not eat” warning issued for supermarket salmon product

Greggs is opening eight new stores

Greggs to open 8 new branches & drive-thru VERY soon - locations

Aldi making huge change to milk bottles in stores

Jersi-Rae Evans. (Contributed).

Jersi-Rae to compete in Wigan

Schools across England will face major disruption today as teachers strike over pay (Photo: Getty Images)

Back to school - teachers strikes finally over

Freddy Mahoney, 12

Football mad amputee, 12, set to play for England team

stormzy

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Stormzy backs England’s Lionesses