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.

Hollywood star Matt Damon has hailed the Scottish football fans taking over Boston during the 2026 Fifa World Cup as “epic”. The Oscar-winner, 55, said it was “so awesome” to hear stories about the ...

Anas Sarwar is set to quit as Scottish Labour leader to be a minister in Andy Burnham’s Government, according to reports. Mr Sarwar will be elevated to the Lords to take up a ministerial post at the ...

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

On this day in 2023, a Harpenden gardener achieved remarkable success by winning a prestigious award at a garden design show.

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

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 ...

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 ...