Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..

New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..

Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..

Five police officers have been injured after a number had to be recovered from the River Thames when their boat hit Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said..

A man has been pronounced dead after getting into trouble at West Wittering beach today (July 26), Sussex Police confirmed.

There is a large emergency services presence at a serious incident currently unfolding at West Wittering Beach in West Sussex, where a man has been pronounced dead.

A complete lack of running water is causing 'mayhem' at London Gatwick Airport, with some suggestions that flights may have to be cancelled.

Cabinet minister Wes Streeting has said the "absolutely horrific" van attack on Berlin's Pride festival reinforces the importance of Pride events, one week ahead of Brighton and Hove Pride, the UK's biggest such festival.