Boy was reported missing early on Saturday morning in Sarn village, north of BridgendThe body of a missing five-year-old boy has been found in a river in south Wales.Police were called at 5.45am on Saturday to a report of a missing child in Sarn, Bridg…
Boris and Carrie Johnson expecting their second child
In a message on Instagram, prime minister’s wife also reveals she had miscarriage at start of the yearBoris Johnson and his wife, Carrie, are expecting their second child, as the prime minister’s wife revealed she had a miscarriage at the start of thi…
The RNLI deserves better than Nigel Farage’s contempt | Tim Adams
The rescue service has a long and glorious history of saving the lives of people, wherever they come fromA couple of weeks ago, I was at Lizard Point in Cornwall. The old lifeboat station below Britain’s most southerly cliffs has long since been replac…
High Wycombe murder inquiry launched after dying man found in street
Suspect arrested after police officers saw man on ground surrounded by group of males – who fled sceneA murder investigation has been launched after a dying man was discovered surrounded by a group of males in High Wycombe.Thames Valley police said its…
Clubbers shun reopened venues in England amid confusion over Covid safety
Owners blame ‘low consumer confidence’ and confused government messages for poor post-‘freedom day’ attendancesNightclubs in England have seen low attendances and been forced to cancel events as the pandemic continues to disrupt the nightlife industry …
UK drivers want lower wet-weather motorway speed limit, finds poll
More than 70% of drivers in RAC survey wanted 70mph limit lowered in slippery conditionsDrivers want a lower speed on motorways in wet weather to help make roads safer, a survey of motorists in the UK shows.A poll of 2,100 drivers by the RAC found that…
Latin to be introduced at 40 state secondaries in England
£4m scheme will form part of government effort to counter subject’s reputation as elitistLatin is to be taught at state schools across England in an effort to counter the subject’s reputation as one that is “elitist” and largely at private schools.A £4…
Young country diary: consider the dunnock, the sparrow in disguise
East Suffolk: This unique bird with a sweet song is often mistaken for others – but not by meConsider the dunnock. This gentle, soft and feathery bird flits about unnoticed, unseen, tidying away the leftover seeds of other greedy birds. It camouflages …
Labour will end the UK’s bogus system of different employment statuses | Andy McDonald
A new deal for working people has never been more urgent. To start with, we’ll ensure all employees have the same rightsFor many UK workers, insecurity is not a new problem, but one that the pandemic has both exposed and deepened. The weakness of emplo…
Starling Bank attracts switchers as Tesco plans to shut current accounts
App-based lender emerges as biggest winner in new figures, with Virgin Money also making sizeable gainsStarling Bank is proving to be one of the big winners in the battle for current account customers, it emerged this week.And the app-based bank could …