The ban applies to all customers that Thames Water supplies with drinking water across London, the Thames Valley and the home counties.

The trial of Hertfordshire teacher Deborah Franklin, who is accused of gross indecency with a boy under 14, has begun.

New Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has said his door will be open to all the Stormont parties and all communities. Speaking after being appointed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday ...

The father of a 16-year-old who was murdered on a North Ayrshire beach has said losing him has “devastated our family forever ...

Most economists think a sharp drop in petrol and diesel prices will have helped pull the CPI inflation rate down to 2.7 in ...

A Russian warship firing its weapons off the British coast on Monday was “performative and irresponsible”, Wes Streeting has said. New Defence Secretary Mr Streeting also warned “Russia should be in ...

Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship even as the United ...

St Albans parkrun welcomed 364 participants for its 688th event, held at Verulamium Park on Saturday. Runners and walkers ...

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire ...

Andy Burnham has discussed legacy issues and Ukraine with Ireland’s premier during their first phone call since he became Prime Minister. Mr Burnham gave his first national address as Britain’s ...