Fury as Midland road ‘melts’ and sticks to tyres and flip flops in heatwave

Questions asked about why road surface cannot stand up to 30C heat when highways in warmer parts of the world have no issues Gorsemoor Road in Cannock is ‘melting’ in the heat,... Read more »

Measles outbreak across north west as child dies and Salford among worst affected

Health bosses blame a slowdown in uptake of MMR vaccine for a spike in cases A child with measles Fresh warnings have been issued about a spike in measles cases in parts... Read more »

When is GCSE results day 2025 and what students should bring with them on the day

GCSE results day is an important day for every student thinking about further education GCSE Results Day(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live) Thousands of nervous students across the UK are anticipating the arrival of... Read more »

Amazon, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Asda product safety recalls

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a number of recalls, including on products sold at some of the UK’s biggest retailers, including supermarket... Read more »

Visit to Scotland ‘means the world’ to 100-year-old veterans, says charity

Donald Turrell, 100; Dorothea Barron, 100; and Eugeniusz Niedzielski, 101, are set to travel to Scotland in August in a trip organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans (TCMV). As well... Read more »

Woman didn’t walk her dog for 9 months – but an expert says it was the best decision

Gabby Lawrence, from Bedfordshire, kept her dog indoors for nearly a year after experiencing several difficult incidents Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter 05:04, 13 Jul 2025 Gaby first rehomed Rogue (left)... Read more »

Elias Alexander on career change and roots of HebCelt sound

He will perform at the festival on Lewis on July 16, having first visited at the age of 19. Alexander says: “I was always playing music from a really young age, I flirted... Read more »

Child with measles dies at UK hospital as officials fear it could ‘spread like wildfire’

This year there have been 529 confirmed measles cases, the majority, 357, were children under ten. But cases of measles are increasing in Britain because low vaccination rates leave children vulnerable 03:34,... Read more »

Keir Starmer facing new two-tier row over claims he is putting rights of IRA members above British veterans of the Troubles

Sir Keir Starmer will tomorrow be accused of preparing to restart a ‘conveyor belt of injustice’ against British veterans of the Troubles. The Prime Minister will face claims that he is putting... Read more »

Starmer’s small boats return deal a ‘publicity stunt’ that won’t win back voters, top pollsters warn

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer’s... Read more »