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Harry plays in polo match raising money for HIV in Diana’s honour

Harry plays in polo match raising money for HIV in Diana’s honour

Harry plays in polo match raising money for HIV in Diana’s honour

12 August 2023

The Duke of Sussex saddled up to take part in the sporting event for his charity Sentebale in Singapore.


England fans celebrate Lionesses’ World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia

England fans celebrate Lionesses’ World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia

England fans celebrate Lionesses’ World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia

12 August 2023

Players Maya Le Tissier and Anna Patten were among the supporters cheering on the Lionesses back in England as they progressed into the semi-finals.


Darwin’s voyage retraced in hope of creating next generation of conservationists

Darwin’s voyage retraced in hope of creating next generation of conservationists

Darwin’s voyage retraced in hope of creating next generation of conservationists

12 August 2023

A two-year journey around the world will become the nucleus for 200 young scientists working to stop the decline of nature.


NFL great Tom Brady introduces himself to Birmingham fans in pub before match

NFL great Tom Brady introduces himself to Birmingham fans in pub before match

NFL great Tom Brady introduces himself to Birmingham fans in pub before match

12 August 2023

Brady has recently become a minority owner of Sky Bet Championship club Birmingham City.


Parts of UK may be hotter than Los Angeles next week as 30C temperatures move in

Parts of UK may be hotter than Los Angeles next week as 30C temperatures move in

Parts of UK may be hotter than Los Angeles next week as 30C temperatures move in

12 August 2023

High pressure is set to build from the middle of the week, meaning south-east England could reach 32C on Friday.


Vicky McClure serenaded by Our Dementia Choir at wedding to Jonathan Owen

Vicky McClure serenaded by Our Dementia Choir at wedding to Jonathan Owen

Vicky McClure serenaded by Our Dementia Choir at wedding to Jonathan Owen

12 August 2023

The Line Of Duty actress and film director announced their engagement in 2017.


What are the Government’s plans to curb small boats crossing the Channel?

What are the Government’s plans to curb small boats crossing the Channel?

What are the Government’s plans to curb small boats crossing the Channel?

12 August 2023

Rishi Sunak is in the process of bringing in controversial legislation to remove the incentive to make the crossings.


Campaigners call for ‘compassion’ in asylum policy following Channel deaths

Campaigners call for ‘compassion’ in asylum policy following Channel deaths

Campaigners call for ‘compassion’ in asylum policy following Channel deaths

12 August 2023

Opposition MPs said the tragedy highlighted the need for action to prevent dangerous crossings being made.


Nervous fans cheer on England in World Cup quarter-finals

Nervous fans cheer on England in World Cup quarter-finals

Nervous fans cheer on England in World Cup quarter-finals

12 August 2023

Chants of ‘come on England’ could be heard at fan screenings across the country.


Six dead and more than 50 rescued after boat carrying migrants sinks in Channel

Six dead and more than 50 rescued after boat carrying migrants sinks in Channel

Six dead and more than 50 rescued after boat carrying migrants sinks in Channel

12 August 2023

A patrol boat reported that a migrant boat was sinking off Sangatte.


Bob Dylan remembers ‘lifelong friend’ and former bandmate Robbie Robertson

Bob Dylan remembers ‘lifelong friend’ and former bandmate Robbie Robertson

Bob Dylan remembers ‘lifelong friend’ and former bandmate Robbie Robertson

12 August 2023

Canadian-born Robertson toured with the veteran singer as the lead guitarist for his backing band in the mid-1960s.


Businesses warned ‘gangs of youths’ could raid shopping centre

Businesses warned ‘gangs of youths’ could raid shopping centre

Businesses warned ‘gangs of youths’ could raid shopping centre

12 August 2023

It comes after police clashed with young people in Oxford Street on Wednesday in a ‘TikTok-inspired’ attack.


One dead, 50 rescued after small boat incident in Channel – French authorities

One dead, 50 rescued after small boat incident in Channel – French authorities

One dead, 50 rescued after small boat incident in Channel – French authorities

12 August 2023

Some six people were recovered in serious condition and one, who was evacuated by helicopter to Calais hospital, was declared dead.


Woman charged with murder of 74-year-old dog walker stabbed in park

Woman charged with murder of 74-year-old dog walker stabbed in park

Woman charged with murder of 74-year-old dog walker stabbed in park

12 August 2023

Roger Leadbeater was stabbed while out with springer spaniel Max in Sheffield.


Home Office faces mounting questions over ‘incompetent’ Bibby Stockholm transfer

Home Office faces mounting questions over ‘incompetent’ Bibby Stockholm transfer

Home Office faces mounting questions over ‘incompetent’ Bibby Stockholm transfer

12 August 2023

Shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock wrote to his opposite number demanding answers to a series of questions about the barge.


Man, 20, charged with murder after fatal street stabbing

Man, 20, charged with murder after fatal street stabbing

Man, 20, charged with murder after fatal street stabbing

12 August 2023

Ismaiel Kallon, 20, of Lewisham, was charged with murder on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.


What the papers say – August 12

What the papers say – August 12

What the papers say – August 12

12 August 2023

A wide variety of stories are featured across Saturday’s front pages.


Hundreds of cars damaged after blaze breaks out at Essex scrap yard

Hundreds of cars damaged after blaze breaks out at Essex scrap yard

Hundreds of cars damaged after blaze breaks out at Essex scrap yard

12 August 2023

An estimated 2,000 cars are at the site.


Hundreds of cars damaged after blaze breaks out at Essex scrap yard

Hundreds of cars damaged after blaze breaks out at Essex scrap yard

Hundreds of cars damaged after blaze breaks out at Essex scrap yard

12 August 2023

An estimated 2,000 cars are at the site.


Woman found after going missing from secure facility

Woman found after going missing from secure facility

Woman found after going missing from secure facility

12 August 2023

Laura Van Marle was detained by police on Saturday morning.


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