Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77.

A fundraiser walking from John O'Groats to Land's End in only his swimming trunks has revealed one generous donor has handed him £50,000.

"He's not the Messiah - he's a very naughty boy!"

A land and sea search is under way to find a British man who vanished during a deadly storm that has ripped through Ibiza.

Prince Charles has said climate change, global warming and loss of diversity are the "greatest threats humanity has ever faced" - as he met activist…

The new virus that has killed 17 people in China is mutating and could spread further, health officials have warned, as Britain announced measures…

South Western Railway's (SWR) finances indicate it is "not sustainable in the long term", Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said.

A recently discovered painting by British artist LS Lowry has sold for £2.6 million at auction.

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that 500 jobs will be lost at its Halewood factory on Merseyside.

A 29-year-old man has been charged following the murder of three men in London last weekend, while another remains in police custody.

Up to six people die behind bars every week, according to campaigners who have branded the findings as a "national scandal".

The Duchess of Sussex's estranged father says he wants to apologise to the Queen and fears he will never speak to his daughter or her husband Prince…

A man has been arrested in Denmark over the Christmas Eve murder of a suspected gangster in front of his wife and child in south London.

The number of people suffering with dementia who required emergency hospital treatment has risen by 35% in the last five years. 

The family of a man who was fatally shot in a Chinese takeaway in a suspected case of mistaken identity have launched a new appeal to find his killers.

A Victorian pub is being rebuilt brick by brick at a museum to preserve it for future generations.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested by police on suspicion of murder in Devon following the discovery of a woman's body at a farm in the county.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after another pupil was stabbed in the back at a school in Milton Keynes.

The stepfather of murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh has told a jury he was "scared and paranoid" when he was allegedly attacked by two men - one of whom…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a warning over continued harassment by paparazzi photographers as they start their new life in Canada out…

Detectives are investigating the gang rape of a teenager more than 40 years ago by members of a touring rugby team.

A man who says he bought an expensive stolen bike for just £80 before tracking down its owner and returning it has earned praise from rapper Stormzy.

Child criminals are being held in "harmful" solitary confinement with some let out of their cells for just 15 minutes a day, according to a report.

Prince Harry has arrived on Vancouver Island to begin his new life with Meghan and baby Archie.

The family of a teenager who was found dead in Malaysia after disappearing from her bed are suing the owner of the resort where she was staying.

The Queen's grandson has appeared in a milk advert in China, fuelling a discussion about how Prince Harry and Meghan might make their money as they…

Thirteen hours after taking off from London, the Duke of Sussex bounced down the steps of a small passenger plane and into his new life in Canada.

Police are to give road safety training to all staff at a US base in Northamptonshire after the death of Harry Dunn in an accident nearby.

Police investigating the stabbing deaths of three men in Ilford believe they were involved in an altercation the previous evening that spilled out…

Prince William and Kate have hosted a Buckingham Palace reception for African leaders after a business investment summit in London.

Home for Denise and her children is one cramped room in a bed and breakfast.

Sky News has been told by palace sources they are continuing to review how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be referred to in the future.

An alleged jihadist told an undercover police officer he was free to attack one million unbelievers if he was fighting for "the pleasure of Allah",…

The family of a three-year-old boy killed in a caravan fire say they are mourning his loss, as his four-year-old brother remains critically ill in…

Stormont has rejected the government's EU withdrawal bill after debating it for the first time since restoring the assembly.

The UK has recorded its highest air pressure in more than 60 years, the Met Office has revealed.

A British mother convicted of putting her two children at risk of harm after sailing them in a dingy in the Channel has been spared jail.

Prince Harry and Boris Johnson have met in private on the sidelines of a summit - just hours after the duke said he had "no other option" but to step…

Witnesses have described the "horrific" aftermath of violence that saw three men stabbed to death in a residential street.

Radio presenter Sarah Montague has won a £400,000 settlement and an apology from the BBC after being treated "unequally" by them for years.

Going to university, getting a job and becoming a parent are key life events that cause people to put on weight, experts have said.

Laurence Fox has accused black and working-class actors of only complaining about bias in the industry after they have become established.

Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to 13 mainly rich countries, including 42 to the UK, since the third quarter of last year.

The drug problem in jails is becoming more serious with the number of inmates developing an addiction behind bars more than doubling in five years,…

Today may be Blue Monday, but initiatives launched across the country are in place to help Britons through this post-Christmas slump.

A cold weather alert is in place for large parts of England until 6pm on Tuesday as people are warned about particularly cold overnight temperatures.

Blackpool is the "toughest" place to be a girl in the UK, research has found. 

The Queen smiled for the cameras as she appeared in public with Prince Andrew for the first time since he retired from royal duties.

The Queen has singled out Meghan for praise as the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was confirmed, saying she is "particularly proud" of how…

Ten days after Harry and Meghan's bombshell announcement that they wish to step back as "senior" royals, a deal has been struck between the Sussexes…

Nora Quoirin's mother says she is certain her daughter was abducted and has accused Malaysian police of closing the case too soon.

Diplomatic cars were driven on the wrong side of the road in two separate incidents near the RAF base where Harry Dunn was killed last year.

Prince Harry and Meghan will lose royal funds and no longer use their HRH titles from spring, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

Stalkers could face up to five years in jail for breaching "powerful" new court orders which ban them from contacting alleged victims.

Police are hunting a man who stabbed a 10-year-old boy in a street in Leicester.

Saracens will be relegated from the Gallagher Premiership at the end of the 2019-20 season.

Freezing weather is expected across the UK this weekend, with temperatures predicted to fall as low as -6C (21.2F).

Police investigating the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in a drive-by attack in Sheffield have charged a man with attempted murder.

Thousands of pounds in donations have been made to an old fundraising page after a stranger found an order of service for a funeral in a desk drawer.

A passenger who caused a bomb scare on his own flight because he was running late has been jailed for 16 months.

Paul Gascoigne has credited having anti-alcohol pellets sewn into his stomach with helping turn his life around.

Charities are calling on the NHS to introduce routine checks on the mental health of all new fathers in order spot those who may be suffering from…

Campaigners are calling for men to have routine screening for postnatal depression, with nearly 40% of new dads saying they have concerns for their…

Free period products will be available in all schools and colleges that order them under a government-funded scheme from next week.

Two British sisters have died in Pakistan after reportedly being found unconscious in a bathroom.

A 53-year-old factory worker has died in a stabbing after he confronted a group of people, according to reports.

A woman left bloodied and bruised after a homophobic attack says she has been targeted five times in the past few years due to her sexuality.

Referees have been advised to use pitchside monitors to make a final ruling on red card decisions.

A robber who was pinned down by members of the public after smashing into a shop with a stolen car and stealing jewellery has been jailed.

With Love Island back on our screens, young men are being warned not to resort to steroids in their bid to emulate the "ripped" physiques they see…

The father of a teenage girl who took her own life says he has "no doubt that social media helped kill my daughter" - as he backed a report calling…

Three British brothers have set a world record after rowing the Atlantic Ocean in just 35 days.

The Duchess of Sussex's half-sister has accused Meghan and Harry of a "gross breach of duty" to the Queen.

Dozens of planes have been diverted or delayed after an "unplanned" request by the RAF to halt arrivals at Heathrow.

Police are investigating an alleged homophobic attack against a woman as she walked home late at night.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Suffolk.

Someone has bought a rare coin featuring Edward VIII for £1m, making it the most expensive British sovereign ever sold.

A British teenager who was found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus has launched an appeal against her conviction.

It felt like a real moment for Prince Harry as we were standing in the gardens at Buckingham Palace.

Two supercar drivers have avoided immediate jail terms after crashing their cars while driving in a "dangerous" way.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has threatened legal action against the government over its bailout of "billionaire-owned" Flybe.

A taxi union boss accused of assaulting two police officers by using a megaphone close to their ears has been cleared.

A prolific rapist who was jailed for a minimum of 30 years has had his sentence referred for being unduly lenient by the Attorney General who said…

Crown courts in England and Wales will make history within the next few months, as television cameras are allowed in for the first time to cover part…

One of Flybe's three shareholders has suggested EU red tape contributed to the regional airline's financial troubles - and controversial rescue.

The police and courts in England and Wales are dealing with the highest number of knife crimes in a decade, new figures show.

A lorry driver has been given a bravery award for pulling a woman from a burning car just seconds before it exploded.

Prince Harry is to conduct his first public engagement since unveiling plans that he and his wife Meghan will be stepping back as senior royals, sparking…

The number of men dying from prostate cancer in the UK has hit an all-time high, according to the most recent figures.

Alcohol is the most dangerous drug and is far more toxic and addictive than laughing gas, the government's former chief drug adviser has said.

Councils have been asked to review their adoption practices following concerns prospective parents looking to adopt are being wrongly turned away.

Prince Harry has broken his silence following his decision to step back as a senior member of the Royal Family by announcing plans for the 2022 Invictus…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have stepped out for their first official engagement since Harry and Meghan announced they wanted to step back as…

A man wanted in connection with the murder of a policewoman in Bradford more than 14 years ago has been arrested in Pakistan.

About a third of explicit images of children found online are selfies, according to the Internet Watch Foundation.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two police officers were injured while trying to stop a car in Essex.

On board a Flybe flight from London Heathrow to Newquay on Tuesday morning, I spoke to cabin crew who had no idea whether it would be their last-ever…

A statutory inquiry has been opened over "serious concerns" about how the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) charity is being managed.

Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a missing teenage mother and her baby son.

Thomas Markle could testify against daughter Meghan in her legal battle with The Mail on Sunday as High Court documents revealed he forms part of the…

A man has been extradited from Albania and charged with the murder of a builder on a roof in central London.

Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes were up 20% in the last three months of 2019 compared to same period in the previous year, new figures suggest.

Nearly a fifth of women suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, according to research.