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South Korea hockey team bewildered by North Korean national anthem blunder at Asian Games

The wrong national anthem was played ahead of South Korea’s match against Bangladesh on Friday

Wandsworth council tax row: Kemi Badenoch instructs lawyers to challenge cuts to Tory-run London council

‘I think it is outrageous that Wandsworth Council is having to put up council tax. But they’re not doing it because they want to’ - Kemi Badenoch

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer recalled by England as Thomas Tuchel snubs Man City star

Palmer missed out on England’s World Cup squad in the summer but is back in the fold after returning to form with Chelsea

Pair jailed for flooding Sheffield with drugs - how police nailed the duo

Convictions follow a complex investigation by specialist police sqad

More than £80,000 donated to fundraising page to help family of Noah Woods

The body of the three-year-old was found in Brantham, Suffolk, following a search after he became separated from a relative.

England squad announcement LIVE: Trent Alexander-Arnold in shock recall as Thomas Tuchel makes nine changes

The England manager has made nine changes from his initial World Cup squad for the upcoming fixtures against Spain, Croatia and Czechia as the Nations League begins

North Tyneside man wanted by police in connection with Newcastle burglary report

Police say Leon Nicholson is from North Shields but is also known to frequent the Sunderland and Newcastle areas

‘There’s 5km in every one of us’: Men urged to get behind ‘Mon Lads! Let’s Go’ for the Foyle Hospice

Packed autumn season at Brighton Dome

New season

Major train disruption between Cardiff and Bridgend all weekend

Rail engineers will be carrying out 'essential railway improvements' on the route across three weekends this autumn

Tiny garden pest 'eating your lawn' this autumn and how to get rid naturally

If you've noticed yellow patches on your lawn or birds pecking at it, one thing could be the culprit - here's how to treat them naturally this autumn

Why Tottenham are misfiring … and it’s not just down to the lack of goals

Spurs are getting into attacking areas but failing to make or take openings as Roberto De Zerbi tries to forge a settled side Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four league games for the first time. Two dec…

DWP PIP mobility component could be hiked by £1,000 for third of claimants

The DWP has been told to implement changes to PIP by the Institute for Fiscal Studies

Teenager fighting for life after E-scooter crash in Bradford street

He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Mother expected to plead guilty over child deaths

Yasmeen Ali is expected to plead guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.

Emergency services descend after car and bus crash near Manchester Piccadilly station

Both vehicles were damaged by the incident

Bury 10K 2026: Routes, road closures, start times and everything you need to know

The Bury BID 10K event is taking place in Greater Manchester this weekend

Digested week: BuzzBallz signed by Tory leader builds excitement for conference

Kemi Badenoch-autographed cocktail offered as raffle prize. Plus, Bruce Springsteen’s surprisingly normal nightwear It’s funny, isn’t it, how many things we take for granted in life? How many things go wholly unmentione…

Group of people in UK warned of '£30,000 shortfall'

The devastating financial hit can come years after the responsibilities have ended

See Shaun the Sheep at Trentham as 'Find the Flock' trail returns for 2026

It's back!

Burnham vows to ‘deepen relationship’ with EU as he hosts Ireland’s Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin became the first international leader to visit No 10 North for talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Four fire engines and aerial ladder platform used to fight Hastings blaze

Fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were used to fight a blaze in Hastings.

Cornwall planning: 'Huge milestone' as new Porthtowan surf lifesaving club is approved

The modern premises will provide a new home for club activities and support the RNLI lifeguard service 'for generations to come'

Serious failings in cancer care at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

The health board was found to have no clear improvement plan