Meghan Markle and Prince Harry give first television interview – as it happened
Follow all the reaction after Clarence House announced that the couple are to marry in spring 2018Full report: Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle‘Wave of abuse’: how the couple endured unwelcome media...
View ArticleViagra will be available over the counter in UK, says medicines regulator
Male impotence drug could be sold without a prescription by spring, in effort to close down lucrative black market Britain is to become the first country where Viagra can be bought over the counter,...
View ArticleRape victim arrested on immigration charges after going to police
Pregnant woman, who had also been kidnapped, was being cared for in recovery centre in London when arrest took placeA woman who reported being kidnapped and raped was arrested on immigration charges...
View ArticleRow breaks out as Jeremy Hunt says NHS must stick to targets - live updates
Health secretary insists health service cannot abandon targets after NHS bosses suggested they won’t be able to meet themIf you’re a medical professional we’d like to hear how you have been...
View ArticlePakistan? No, home is south London, Sadiq Khan tells BBC reporter
Mayor sets the record straight after being asked by a journalist whether his visit to Pakistan felt like ‘coming home’Sadiq Khan had a quick response when asked by a BBC reporter whether his visit to...
View ArticleCalifornia wildfires: winds pose ‘extreme danger’ for Los Angeles
Race to contain deadly blazes as authorities warn 80mph gusts could fan flames in already devastated communitiesWildfires blazing through California have entered the heart of Los Angeles as authorities...
View ArticleDozens of horses burn to death in California wildfires
Owners of ranch in path of Creek blaze find charred remains of 29 horses, as authorities warn fires could rage for another fortnight Wildfires that continue to leave a trail of destruction in southern...
View ArticleCalifornia wildfires: 120,000 forced to flee as blazes tear through south of...
Fears for 450 horses cut loose at thoroughbred training facility near San DiegoStrong desert winds raise prospect of wildfires at ChristmasWildfires driven by strong desert winds continue to rage...
View ArticleBrexit: no transition deal for Gibraltar, EU officials confirm – as it happened
Officials disclose expected amount Britain will have to pay to leave EU after May’s announcement of deal for talks to progress‘Sufficient progress’ in Brexit talks announced after May’s dash to...
View ArticleSnow and ice disrupts travel across UK as thousands of schools close – as it...
Plunging temperatures, ice and snow forecast combined to create treacherous conditions on the roads and railways Read the main news storyHow is the snowfall affecting you? Tell us here5.01pm GMTThanks...
View ArticleWoman dies after being run over four times in south London
Female struck in Tulse Hill by lorry then by three more vehicles, none of whose drivers stopped, say policeA woman has died after being run over and then hit by three more vehicles in a suspected...
View ArticlePolice chief: Grenfell Tower criminal inquiry may take years
Commissioner Cressida Dick says initial interviews and examination of evidence likely to take officers more than 12 monthsThe criminal investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 71...
View ArticlePeter Kay cancels UK and Ireland tour over 'family circumstances'
Comedian who has not toured for eight years says he deeply regrets decision to cancel more than 100 shows next yearPeter Kay has cancelled his tour of Britain and Ireland, which would have seen him...
View ArticleOne in six parents allow children alcohol by age of 14, says study
Researchers say parents should heed warnings about children drinking, and there is little evidence it will educate themOne in six parents allow their children to drink alcohol by the age of 14, with...
View ArticleEU leaders agree to move to second-stage Brexit talks - as it happened
The EU27 has agreed to a joint proposal from the UK and the European commission to move on to discussions about Britain’s future outside the bloc5.00pm GMTThanks for following the blog today and for...
View ArticleAmazon Prime could face investigation over delivery complaints
Advertising watchdog is considering whether to look into company’s claims that it offers ‘unlimited one-day delivery’Amazon could face an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority over...
View ArticleRAC warns drivers against end of week getaway to avoid Christmas traffic
Friday is expected to be very busy on major routes because of combination of commuters, shoppers and people going home for the holidaysMotorists are advised to avoid making their festive getaway on...
View ArticlePentagon admits running secret UFO investigation for five years
Task force that investigated sightings of unidentified flying objects ran from 2007 to 2012 with annual budget of $22mThe truth is finally out there, after the Pentagon admitted it ran a secret UFO...
View ArticleBBC to air 'definitive' Harvey Weinstein documentary
Documentary promises to reveal inside story of disgraced producer and origins of Hollywood’s ‘deep-rooted sexism’The BBC has commissioned a feature-length documentary about the disgraced Hollywood...
View ArticleAmazon removes circumcision training kits from sale
Critics say non-therapeutic circumcision in the UK is unethical and puts infant boys at risk of serious injuryAmazon has removed circumcision training kits from its UK website after complaints that...
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