Entertainment
Dame Mary Berry to Receive Bafta Fellowship for Bake Off Role
Dame Mary Berry, 91, will be awarded the Bafta Fellowship for her transformative role on The Great British Bake Off, calling it 'the icing on the cake'.
Politics
Meryl Streep Nearly Quit Acting Before Demanding Higher Pay for Devil Wears Prada
Meryl Streep revealed she was ready to retire before negotiating a higher salary for her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, earning $4 million. The sequel faces mixed reviews.
Sports
Verstappen: F1 Rule Changes Just a 'Tickle', Needs More
Max Verstappen says F1's rule changes are only a 'tickle', urging more driver input. He hints at leaving the sport despite contract until 2028.
Crime
Adoptive Father Accused of Murder Filmed Baby Bouncing to Nursery Rhyme
A video shows 10-month-old Preston Davey cooing to a nursery rhyme days after being adopted by a teacher now accused of sexually abusing and murdering him.
Health
Weather
Met Office Predicts 26C Heat Surge on Friday Across 38 Counties
The Met Office forecasts temperatures up to 26C on Friday, with 38 counties in England and Scotland expected to reach 20C or above, well above the seasonal average.
Bank Holiday Weather: Sunshine Won't Last, Met Office Says
The early May bank holiday weekend brings unsettled weather after a warm start to the week, with showers, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures expected across the UK.
Bank Holiday Weather: Rain and Thunderstorms Across UK
The early May bank holiday weekend will bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and sunshine across the UK, with temperatures dropping below 20C by Monday.
UK Sunset After 9pm First Time Since 2025
The UK will experience sunset after 9pm for the first time since 2025, starting in Northern Ireland on April 30, with other cities following in May.
Farringdon Station Shut After Gas Leak, Armed Police Respond
Farringdon Station is closed due to a gas leak, with armed police and paramedics on scene. Several passengers reported feeling unwell. Trains cancelled until 5pm.
UK Geography Mastery: Wednesday Test
How well do you know UK geography? Take our Wednesday test covering all aspects of British physical and human geography with 100 multiple-choice questions.
