More than 900 people crossed the Channel in small boats on Friday, according to Government figures. Data from the Home Office indicated 919 people made the journey in 14 boats on June 13, taking the ...

The “non-negotiable” protections that Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is to include in the Welfare Reform Bill are understood to include a guarantee that those who no longer qualify for ...

More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight as powerful thunderstorms swept across the UK. The Met Office said the “vast majority” of the lightning struck over the sea, but torrential ...

Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a ...

Calls from Sir Keir Starmer and other world leaders for calm amid the mounting conflict appeared to fall on deaf ears.

Flooding and thunderstorms are threatening disruption for large parts of the UK on Saturday, hot on the heels of the warmest day of the year to date. The Met Office said Santon Downham in Suffolk ...

A local musician who has toured the world and played with Paul McCartney speaks about growing up gay in Bridport ...

The event will see more than 1,000 servicemen taking part in the military display who when not performing ceremonial duties are active soldiers.

Residents and tourists visiting a coastal village in west Dorset are being asked their opinions on being resilient to changing coastlines ...

The Government was being called on to prioritise funds to improve ‘disgusting’ school toilets as part of plans to improve the school estate.

Former England captain David Beckham said he is “immensely proud” to have been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours. The sports star, who celebrated his 50th birthday last month, is being ...

The Strictly Come Dancing co-host was honoured on Friday alongside fellow presenter Tess Daly, for her services to broadcasting.