Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

'Dust devil' spins through London park
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.

Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.