Politics
UK gov proposes new legal protections for 3.5 million unmarried couples
The UK government has proposed new legal protections for 3.5 million unmarried couples, allowing inheritance rights and financial safeguards after three years of cohabitation or having a child together.
Culture
Jedward spotted dancing at My Chemical Romance's Wembley gig
My Chemical Romance fans were shocked to see Jedward dancing in the crowd at their Wembley Stadium show, part of the Long Live the Black Parade tour.
Sports
Dan Burn joins Vozinha and Haaland as 2026 World Cup cult hero
Dan Burn's 26-minute performance against Mexico cements his status as a World Cup cult hero, joining Cape Verde's Vozinha and Norway's Erling Haaland in the pantheon of unlikely stars.
Business
007 First Light proves video games are better summer blockbusters than movies
IO Interactive's 007 First Light delivers a superior summer blockbuster experience, highlighting how video games now rejuvenate franchises better than films, with a witty origin story and excellent writing.
Health
Environment
Transport
Police seek two women after Liverpool Street attack
British Transport Police are hunting two women after a victim suffered a black eye, scratches and hair loss at Liverpool Street station on July 3.
UK road melts in heatwave, forcing 62-mile diversion
The A143 in Suffolk closed due to heat damage, causing a 62-mile diversion for large vehicles. Local MP demands answers on road deterioration.
BBC Weather: 3 Days of London Thunderstorms After Heatwave
BBC Weather experts predict thunderstorms in London on July 16-18 after a heatwave, with temperatures dropping from 30C to 24C.
Danson Park: boating, kayaking, free splash park in SE London
Danson Park in Bexley offers boating, kayaking, sailing, a free splash park, historic Danson House, and wildlife watching across 78 hectares.
Severe delays hit Jubilee, minor delays on 4 other Tube lines
Five London Underground lines face delays on Friday, July 10, with severe delays on the Jubilee line due to a faulty train at Southwark.
Royal Family Quiz: Monarchy, Palaces and Tradition
How much do you know about the British monarchy? Our royal quiz covers kings and queens, palaces, coronations, the Crown Jewels and royal traditions. Fourteen questions for royal watchers. Can you claim a crowning score?
