Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.

Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.

Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".

'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge?
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.