The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20. Released by the Royal Mint in 2009, only 19,722 copies of the coin were produced. The edition ...

The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” by accusations her father had a hoard of child sex abuse images. Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, alleged that he had found a stash of ...

A12 northbound delays in Essex as one lane closes between Junction 17 Howe Green and Junction 18 Sandon, with queues back to Galleywood near Chelmsford.

The Taoiseach has backed Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan for getting a controversial hugging consent video taken down, despite backlash from the opposition.

The Met Office has issued advice for people to follow to follow during the threat of Storm Austen across Essex.

The Scottish Greens remain open to joining the SNP in government again, the party’s co-leader has said. Ross Greer also said his party could “absolutely” become the main opposition at Holyrood within ...

Clacton FEAR at Clacton Pier is cancelled tonight as Storm Austen brings severe weather to Essex. Ticket holders can rebook free for dates from October 24.

Les Dennis, 73, says he is unlikely to host Family Fortunes again after 15 years, suggesting Jason Manford could lead the ITV show if it returns to ITV.

Rail lines in western and northern Scotland will close as Storm Boelo sweeps in on Saturday with gusts of up to 80mph forecast. Forecasters have issued an amber warning for much of Scotland on ...

M25 flooding causes long delays anticlockwise between Junctions 25 and 24, with two lanes closed near Enfield and Potters Bar; congestion reaches Waltham Abbey.

The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair as timed booking slots and pressure to free up tables hurries customers through their meals.