Politics
Double killer Simon Levy denies stabbing prison guard with pen
Simon Levy, a double murderer and serial Tube sex attacker, denies stabbing a prison guard with a pen and strangling him at HMP Belmarsh in February; he will face trial at Inner London Crown Court.
Culture
Ariana Grande fans bring 'Eternal Sunshine' to London O2
Ariana Grande's 10-night Eternal Sunshine Tour residency at London's O2 Arena opened with two shows on August 15-16, drawing dressed-up fans and a surprise appearance by Cynthia Erivo.
Sports
The Weeknd Wembley 2026: Last-Minute Tickets Guide
The Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn Tour hits Wembley Stadium Aug 14-19, 2026. Last-minute tickets available from £62 on Ticketmaster, Stubhub, Viagogo, and Seat Unique.
Business
Simpsons creator hints Hit & Run video game is returning
Matt Groening accidentally reveals The Simpsons: Hit & Run is coming back in some form, sparking fan hopes for a remaster.
Transport
Environment
Cooler, wetter weather to follow UK's fifth heatwave
Britain will see cooler, wetter conditions after its fifth heatwave, with rain and thunderstorms expected in southern England this week.
Emergency alert while driving could cause accidents, readers warn
Readers criticize government's wildfire alert, saying loud phone warnings while driving pose risks and question the severity of a disposable barbecue ban.
Hope grows as military joins Blaenavon wildfire battle
After three weeks, the Blaenavon wildfire shows signs of slowing as military and emergency crews work to contain the 4,000-hectare blaze, with 36 fires still burning nationwide.
Influencers Risk Lives for Shark Content as Bites Rise
Influencers are increasingly swimming with sharks for content, leading to a rise in bites. At least three creators have been bitten in under a year, prompting expert warnings.
Next UK Solar Eclipses: Dates and Visibility
The next UK solar eclipse is a partial eclipse on March 29, 2025, visible across the country, with the next total eclipse not until 2090.
British History Quiz: From 1066 to the Modern Age
Journey through British history with questions on kings and queens, battles, the Tudors, Magna Carta and the World Wars. From the Norman Conquest onward, test your knowledge across the centuries. How much do you remember?
