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A student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' after becoming a victim of Britain's rental crisis has won a £5M house in the Omaze prize draw. Picture: Omaze/SWNS

Student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' wins £5m London townhouse

This is the shocking moment a man's vape battery exploded burning his arm and sending flames shooting up. Picture: SWNS

Watch dramatic moment lorry driver's vape battery explodes in cab

Giant Willy Wonka sculpture is made entirely out of chocolate

Darwin concluded that there are basically only six basic facial expressions.

Dr's Casebook: How good are we at judging emotional expressions?

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Top tips for creating a perfect coffee at home

Disney On Ice Dream Big timeless classic characters Goofy, Minnie and Donald

Disney on Ice's latest foray into fantastic family-friendly fantasy

JLS – JB Gill, Marvin Humes, Oritsé Williams and Aston Merrygold

Chart-topping boyband JLS to bring their 2024 tour to the Yorkshire coast

Roberto Weeden-Sanz and Sir Robert Goodwill. SWCA

Interview with the new Conservative candidate for Whitby and Scarborough

Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

"We have no choice but to disrupt. This is only the beginning of the fight."

March For Palestine protesters outside All Souls Langham Place, near the BBC's Portland Place headquarters. (Photo by André Langlois)

Thousands gather in central London for March For Palestine protest

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

All flights suspended from Luton Airport after huge blaze rips through car park. (Photo: Ahmad Hassan Bobak/PA Wire)

UK airport suspends flights after huge blaze rips through car park

UK airlines on red alert as London firm AOG Technics Ltdt accused of selling fake engines. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

UK airlines on red alert as firm accused of selling fake turbines

Just Stop Oil protesters rushed the stage of the Sondheim Theatre in London while a performance of Les Miserable was ongoing. (Credit: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Les Miserables West End performance

Declan McKenna announce UK & Ireland 2024 tour including London Alexandra Palace show - how to buy tickets

Declan McKenna to hit the road in 2024 for UK tour - buy tickets

A copy of Darwin's book the "Origin of Species" is pictured in front of a life size stone bust of Charles Darwin at London's Natural History Museum. 'The Kohler Darwin Collection' is the largest and most comprehensive collection of books by and about Charles Darwin in the world, and is also the biggest purchase in the Natural History Museum's history. Photo: SHAUN CURRY/AFP via Getty Images

Dr's Casebook: Drugs had not evolved enough to help Charles Darwin

The proposed zip line would cross overhead here.

New clifftop zip line proposed for Scarborough as part of council’s ‘masterplan’

Holly Humberstone announces massive Spring 2024 UK tour - how to buy tickets & presale details

Holly Humberstone announces biggest UK tour to date - buy tickets

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Croydon, south London.

17-year-old boy charged with murder of teenager in Croydon

See inside Hugh Grant’s former £7.25 million Kensington penthouse - now on the market

Inside the luxurious £7.25 million penthouse once owned by Hugh Grant

Stunning views of the capital skyline.

If you want a theatre show break this autumn, this London hotel is perfect

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Croydon, south London.

Police name teenager who was stabbed to death on her way to school

The scene near the Whitgift shopping centre in Croydon, south London after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning. (PA)

School pays tribute to pupil, 15, stabbed to death in Croydon

According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Labour mayors join forces to urge Sunak not to scrap HS2 Northern link

AI predicts what major UK cities will look like in 2050

Big Zuu takes to the London streets on a mission to make people smile

Big Zuu takes to the streets of London to make people smile

Watch Big Zuu take to the streets of London - on a mission to make people smile.

Nats ‘very sorry’ staff off sick ‘will impact’ flights from major UK airport. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Nats ‘sorry’ staff off sick ‘will impact’ flights from major airport

Braverman ‘fully backs’ armed police after officer charged with murder. (Photo: Getty Images)

Braverman ‘fully backs’ armed police after officer charged with murder

The Metropolitan Police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in south London in September 2022 has been charged with murder, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed. (Credit: PA)

Police officer charged with murder after fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

Daniel Khalife was arrested in Chiswick, west London, by the Met Police on 9 September - three days after he allegedly escaped from Wandsworth Prison. Credit: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

Daniel Khalife pleads not guilty to charge of escaping custody

The Vaccines announce ‘Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations’ album and 2024 UK tour - how to buy tickets

The Vaccines announce new album and UK tour - how to buy tickets

The Jewellers Academy in Bridlington, founded by Derek Boyd, won 'Best Service Provider‘ at the UK Jewellery Awards.

Jewellers Academy of Bridlington brings home impressive national award

Liam Payne has been forced to cancel upcoming tour dates after being rushed to hospital

Girlfriend of Liam Payne gives important health update

Who is Eddie Kadi? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant

‘A Haunting in Venice’ is in cinemas this Friday.

London canals transformed to give the public a frightening surprise

Focus on ‘illegal’ sewage spills not using poo to heat homes, campaigners say. (Photo: NationalWorld/Kim Mogg/Adobe Stock/Henley Mermaids)

Focus on ‘illegal’ sewage spills not using poo to heat homes

Food artist creates impressive sculpture – made entirely from sugar

Strictly Come Dancing: Meet contestant Nigel Harman

Trendy London flat hits the market for almost £500k - but the baths in the hallway

Expensive flat ‘shocks’ estate agent with odd placement of bath

Victorian mansion renovated by Buckingham Palace architect hits market for £1.75m - in pictures

Pictured: Mansion rebuilt by Buckingham Palace architect hits market

Undated handout photo issued by the Metropolitan Police of Daniel Abed Khalife. Credit: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

Daniel Khalife arrested by police after escaping HMP Wandsworth

Photo issued by the Metropolitan Police of Daniel Abed Khalife. Police are continuing to hunt for the former soldier accused of terrorism, as a senior Government minister admitted there were questions to answer about the prison escape.

Daniel Khalife: Met Police offer reward up to £20,000 for information

Jade Goody’s mum slams Jeff Brazier - what she said

The mother of Jade Goody has attempted to sour her grandson’s proud NTA win by slamming his father, Jeff Brazier

Maura Higgins & Faye Winter dismiss rumours of NTA ‘fight’

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

Whitby Abbey.

Whitby Abbey has been named UK’s most famous abandoned building

Who is Bobby Brazier? A look at Jade Goody’s son after NTA win

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

Left: June Mead; right: Great North Runners Charlie Murgatroyd and Lisa Barrett, who are tackling the run for the first time.

Whitby area pair tackle first-ever Great North Run

AEW Collision is a new weekly show that airs every Saturday - Credit: AEW

AEW fire CM Punk after backstage incident at London show

Jack Sonni was known as “the other guitarist” during the London band’s Brothers in Arms era. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

Jack Sonni: Dire Straits guitar legend dies at the age of 68

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

A woman and her friend flew to Northern Ireland for a day trip - and it cost less than a train ticket to London. Rebecca Kellett, 37, surprised her pal Lauren Priest, 31, with the overseas trip, which included a picnic and a visit to the filming locations of “Game of Thrones.”

Woman plans overseas daytrip for £61 - here’s how she did it