Severe drought is declared in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex as millions remain under hosepipe ban after record-breaking summer

Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as 999 call after horror crash played to jury

Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins

Put speaking on par with reading and writing, education secretary Lucy Powell says

The Education Secretary is set to announce today that the ability to speak confidently will be 'hardwired' into a revised national curriculum.

The Jio IPO separate queue explained: How RIL investors can double their chances of allotment

Reliance Jio plans to launch its IPO with a unique bidding option exclusively for shareholders of Reliance Industries Limited. This specialized queue allows these investors to participate in dual bidding, minimizing application rejections. Eligible bidders can submit their requests through this preferential channel while still engaging with the general public pools.

Russia demonstrated its unmanned tank Shturm at Tsentr-2026; check what is Indian Army plan for T-72 tanks

Russia has demonstrated its Shturm unmanned assault tank at the Tsentr-2026 military exercise for battlefield applications. Meanwhile, India is working on converting its T-72 tanks into remotely operated platforms under the ADITI 4.0 initiative. The unmanned tanks aim to keep personnel out of harm's way during high-risk missions in combat scenarios. This initiative seeks to integrate crewed and uncrewed systems for enhanced operational effectiveness.

Ladakh infrastructure push: PM Modi unveils 5 development projects on connectivity, energy & more

Kent’s ultimate lunchtime treat? We tried the packed £10 salt beef bagel at Faversham tearoom

A cafe’s £9.95 salt beef bagel had been tempting our reviewer for months, so she finally gave in to see whether it was worth the wait…

Tiger attack victim William Chapman's inquest opens - live updates

He died after entering the enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Ricky Hatton's missing millions: A year after his suicide, his parents break their silence to reveal family have seen no sign of '£40million fortune'... and share boxer's ominous final warning about being 'used as a cash cow'

There's a small statue of a boxer in Ray and Carol Hatton's home. Perched on a table by the front door, the clay figurine of their son is nine inches tall and evokes a sadness impossible to measure.

Beyond business networking: How the right peer circle can shape a founder’s ₹1,000 crore roadmap

Scaling a business towards ₹1,000 crore brings decisions that founders cannot always resolve within their own organisations. The Economic Times Founders’ Growth Retreat, scheduled for December 4–7, 2026, will bring entrepreneurs together to explore growth strategies, build meaningful business connections and examine the role of peer networks in long-term expansion.

Unions at war over North Sea oil as luvvy actors, teachers and firefighters demand Burnham blocks new drilling to save the planet

Performing arts body Equity and the FBU are among 10 unions that have united to demand Labour refuse permission to exploit Rosebank.

Fears in Edgeley as residents say 'this isn't typical teenage mischief - this is unacceptable'

Castle Street in Edgeley has seen a rise in anti-social behaviour

How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31

High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report significant losses in banana production and vegetable crops like okra and gourd. Experts warn about the increasing unpredictability of climate events affecting food security and farming practices. There is a call for greater climate adaptation finance and improved forecasting measures to address these challenges.