Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

Son pays tribute to dad, 102, who died after allegedly being assaulted in pub
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.

The key signs you may have damaged your eyes by looking at the eclipse
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision

Busiest ever period for England's A&Es as extreme heat hits
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.

Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
Posted on Thursday August 13, 2026

The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.