Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Contamination 'shouldn't have happened', water firm boss says - as thousands allowed to drink from taps again
South West Water's chief executive has said she is "truly sorry" for failing to deliver "clean, safe and fresh" water to Brixham residents, admitting the parasite contamination "shouldn't have happened".
Sat, 18 May 2024 12:34:00 +0100
South West Water's chief executive has said she is "truly sorry" for failing to deliver "clean, safe and fresh" water to Brixham residents, admitting the parasite contamination "shouldn't have happened".
Sat, 18 May 2024 12:34:00 +0100
Experts reveal when Northern Lights could be seen in the UK again
The Northern Lights could light up our skies again as early as next month.
Sat, 18 May 2024 07:51:00 +0100
The Northern Lights could light up our skies again as early as next month.
Sat, 18 May 2024 07:51:00 +0100
Blue Peter presenter says she was sexually assaulted by Rolf Harris
Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter has claimed disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris sexually assaulted her when she was a teenage host of the children's show.
Sat, 18 May 2024 09:23:00 +0100
Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter has claimed disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris sexually assaulted her when she was a teenage host of the children's show.
Sat, 18 May 2024 09:23:00 +0100
Chelsea win Women's Super League
Chelsea have won the Women's Super League for the fifth time in a row after thrashing Manchester United 6-0 in Emma Hayes' last match as manager.
Sat, 18 May 2024 16:24:00 +0100
Chelsea have won the Women's Super League for the fifth time in a row after thrashing Manchester United 6-0 in Emma Hayes' last match as manager.
Sat, 18 May 2024 16:24:00 +0100
'I gave my son to his killers': Boy, 7, was used in secret trials before HIV infection, parents say
Colin Smith carries a small suitcase into the dining room of their Newport home and lays it flat on the table in the centre of the room. He pops open both latches.
Sat, 18 May 2024 01:01:00 +0100
Colin Smith carries a small suitcase into the dining room of their Newport home and lays it flat on the table in the centre of the room. He pops open both latches.
Sat, 18 May 2024 01:01:00 +0100
Billionaire's mission to succeed at 'the one challenge the UK has never brought home'
As if steadying the ship at Old Trafford wasn't challenging enough, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is obsessed with trying to win a prize more elusive for Britain than the Premier League trophy for Manchester United.
Sat, 18 May 2024 19:23:00 +0100
As if steadying the ship at Old Trafford wasn't challenging enough, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is obsessed with trying to win a prize more elusive for Britain than the Premier League trophy for Manchester United.
Sat, 18 May 2024 19:23:00 +0100
Former Irish international rugby player and leading businessman Tony O'Reilly dies
Sir Tony O'Reilly, a former Irish international rugby player and one of the country's leading businessmen, has died aged 88.
Sat, 18 May 2024 21:06:00 +0100
Sir Tony O'Reilly, a former Irish international rugby player and one of the country's leading businessmen, has died aged 88.
Sat, 18 May 2024 21:06:00 +0100
Thunderstorm warning for parts of England and Wales today - with risk of sudden flooding
A thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England and Wales today.
Sat, 18 May 2024 09:48:00 +0100
A thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England and Wales today.
Sat, 18 May 2024 09:48:00 +0100
Marks & Spencer's website and app suffer outage lasting hours
Marks & Spencer's website and app is back online after an outage lasting several hours, with a message telling shoppers "you can't shop with us right now".
Sat, 18 May 2024 16:43:00 +0100
Marks & Spencer's website and app is back online after an outage lasting several hours, with a message telling shoppers "you can't shop with us right now".
Sat, 18 May 2024 16:43:00 +0100
Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi to leave club
Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is to leave the club after their final game of the season against Manchester United on Sunday.
Sat, 18 May 2024 15:39:00 +0100
Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is to leave the club after their final game of the season against Manchester United on Sunday.
Sat, 18 May 2024 15:39:00 +0100