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Meet Strictly contestant Krishnan Guru-Murthy - reveals why he joined

Yellow weather warnings in place for thunderstorms in the UK

Tom Parkin Overall British Champion

Scarborough waterskier wins British National Championship in Oxford

Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Photo © Jonty Wilde, courtesy YSP.

There's an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events at YSP

Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Photo © Jonty Wilde, courtesy YSP.

There's an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events at YSP

Android users warned of 193 apps that could empty your bank account

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection

HMV is reopening its iconic flagship store on London’s Oxford Street

HMV to reopen original flagship store after four year closure

Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head today for The Boat Race 2023

The Boat Race 2023 Men and Women’s teams in full

Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race

The Boat Race 2023: Latest betting odds

The 2023 Boat Race is here and rowing fans across the country will be placing their bets to see whether Oxford or Cambridge will reign supreme

This year’s Boat Race will take place on Sunday, March 26

The Boat Race 2023: Route, start time & how to watch

The front cover of the book A Tale of Two Churches

History of two St Stephen's Churches in Fylingdales told in new book

Sonic Boom heard in central England - witnesses say ground shook

The Northern Lights from Islay. Jo Dicks, Bowmore, Islay

Northern Lights put on a stunning show across the UK

Pretty Woman: The musical. Photo by Marc Brenner

Pretty Woman musical announces UK tour - how to get tickets

With money tight, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to scam people (image: Adobe)

Top 10 UK cities with the highest average salaries revealed

The top 20 most house-proud cities – with Newcastle topping the list

Eastenders removed from BBC schedule tonight - here’s why

EastEnders to be rescheduled due to FA Cup clash - when it will air

Which location in England will be on the infamous list this year?

Worst place to live in England 2023: Voting open as shortlist revealed

Self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, greedy… if this describes you, you’ve been in “goblin mode” in 2022.

‘Goblin mode’ chosen as Oxford word of the year for 2022

Brits are so obsessed with gravy they drink it through straws - and even pour it...

A Popeyes restaurant is seen on February 21, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Popeyes planning to bring drive-thru restaurants to the UK

The film will be shown across cities in the UK (photo: Trinity Digital)

New John Wycliffe film goes on tour

Mayor of Malton Cllr Ian Conlan with Racing Welfare’s welfare officers Harriet McHugh and Sarah Monkman.

Mayor encourages community to support annual ARC Malton Open Day

Statins, which lower cholesterol and which prevent many heart attacks and strokes may also be protective against depression. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: Research shows statins may protect against depression

More than seven in 10 Brits have never invited a neighbour to a local event

Thrills and spills of Postmodern Jukebox Tour (photo: Andrew Wallner)

Twenties roar again with Postmodern Jukebox jazz

Souvlaki served with Greek lemon potatoes

Karen Wright: Sunshine food — souvlaki with delicious Greek lemon potatoes

Reading is good for the mind (photo: adobe.com)

UK literary hotspots revealed for World Book Day

These are the top 10 kindest cities in the UK

Valentine's Day: foodie gifts and meal kits

These are the top 30 most house proud cities in the UK

Classic Mini gets official EV conversion from Mini Recharged

UK parents face a 7.03am Christmas morning wake-up call

Dame Sarah Gilbert urged governments to approach the Omicron variant with caution (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine inventor warns next virus pandemic after Covid ‘could be more leth...

Scientists discover why AstraZeneca jab is linked to rare blood clot complicatio...

More than one in three aren’t happy with the state of public toilets in their ne...

Previous Covid-19 infection gives double jabbed people greater protection, new research suggests (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid vaccination on top of past coronavirus infection 'gives greater protection...

The scientist behind the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine has said giving booster jabs to everyone is unnecessary, and instead calls for doses to be sent to countries in need (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid booster jabs not needed for everyone, says Oxford vaccine creator

US burger chain Wendy’s has announced plans to open its first “dark kitchens” in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Burger chain Wendy’s plans to open its first ‘dark kitchens’ in the UK

Delighted Whitby Sixth Form A-level students, from left: Rosie Hutt, Hannah Wharrick, Rachael Clarkson, Imogen Wright, Mia Tarnowski, Jasmin Stonehouse, Will Jackson, Abigail Motson and Kate Simpson.

Whitby Sixth Form students celebrating fantastic A-level results

These are the UK's top 20 friendliest cities

A woman receives a vaccine at the Chelsea F.C. pop up vaccine hub (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Period changes after Covid vaccine could be 'coincidence' despite 4,000 reports

The site will offer 38 chargers with up to 300kW output

Oxford to house Europe’s most powerful EV charging hub

Mixing vaccines can results in an increase of symptoms including chills and a fever (Getty Images)

Mixing Covid-19 vaccines may lead to increased symptoms, study suggests

These are the dates of the Easter bank holiday in 2021 - and why we celebrate

Germany has halted the use of the Oxford vaccine among people under 60, despite expert advice (Photo by LENNART PREISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Germany has halted the use of the Oxford vaccine among people under 60

Novavax seeks approval of Covid jab amid UK-EU vaccine row - this is when it cou...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to speak to EU leaders this week regarding proposals to ban the export of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines to the UK (Photo: Andrew Parsons-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson to call EU leaders in attempt to stop potential Covid vaccine expo...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also scheduled to receive his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

MHRA says seek medical attention if headache lasts 4 days after AstraZeneca Covi...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to receive his first coronavirus vaccine dose today (Photo: Shutterstock)

Prime Minister to receive AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to get Covid vaccin...

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe and effective’ (Photo: Shutterstock)

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe ...

It can take up to three weeks to build immunity after the Covid vaccine - here's...