Queen to become first monarch to reach Sapphire Jubilee - without the fanfare 

The Queen is to make history when she becomes the first British monarch to reach their Sapphire Jubilee.

Sir John Hurt's widow: It will be a strange world without him 

The widow of Sir John Hurt has said it will be a "strange world" without the veteran actor following his death at the age of 77.

William and Harry commission statue of mother Diana to mark 20 years since death 

Diana, Princess of Wales is to be commemorated with a statue commissioned by her sons to mark the 20th anniversary of her death.

Brian Cox condemns move to leave European atomic energy regulator 

Broadcaster and physicist Brian Cox has condemned a decision by the Government to leave the European atomic energy regulator as "parochial idiocy".

'No evidence' UK will benefit from post-Brexit trading opportunities 

Scotland's Brexit Minister has said there is "not the slightest shred of evidence" that the UK will benefit from global trading opportunities after leaving the European Union (EU).

Ozzy Osbourne: I'm not a sex addict, I just got caught over affair 

Ozzy Osbourne has backtracked on claims he was suffering from sex addiction, which he made in the aftermath of an affair last year.

Huge loss to acting: Northern Ireland tributes to Sir John Hurt 

Tributes have been paid to Sir John Hurt following his death from pancreatic cancer.

Ex-wife of lecturer brands Harriet Harman's sex-for-degree claims 'dubious' 

The ex-wife of a lecturer who Harriet Harman claimed offered to guarantee her a better degree in return for sex has branded the allegations "dubious".

Second bird flu outbreak confirmed in Lancashire 

A second outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in Lancashire, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said.

Diesel drivers face 50% price hike to park in central London 

Diesel drivers will be charged an extra 50% to park in a central London area in a bid to cut the air pollution which has blighted the capital.

Sir John Hurt's widow: It will be a strange world without him 

The widow of Sir John Hurt has said it will be a "strange world" without the veteran actor following his death at the age of 77.

Hand in hand, May and Trump meeting reinforces UK-US 'special relationship' 

US President Donald Trump has given his strong backing for Brexit, telling Theresa May that "a free and independent Britain is a blessing for the world".

Fiji exhibition gives Queen a fond reminder of Pacific tours 

The Queen has marvelled at a dazzling exhibition of Fijian artefacts which had her reminiscing about her past trips to the South Pacific nation.

BA cabin crew launch fresh strikes 

British Airways cabin crew are to stage a further six days of strikes next month in a dispute over pay.

Redmayne to be voice of Fantastic Beasts audiobook 

Eddie Redmayne will narrate the audio book of Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them, shortly after starring in the big screen adaptation of the Harry Potter spin-off.

Sound of Sixties radio presenter steps down at 88 

BBC Radio 2 has announced that Brian Matthew has officially stepped down from his role as Sounds of the Sixties presenter due to "poor health".

Five facing Celebrity Big Brother eviction 

Pop duo Jedward, model Nicola McLean, cleaning guru Kim Woodburn, footballer Jamie O'Hara and model Calum Best are all facing eviction from Celebrity Big Brother this weekend.

George III's draft abdication letter among royal papers to be made public 

A draft letter of abdication written by King George III during the American War of Independence is among royal papers which will be available for public viewing for the first time.

Councils in call for lorries to use correct sat-nav equipment 

Lorry drivers should be banned from using satellite navigation systems designed for cars, councils have claimed.

Labour Brexit rebels should be back in top positions within months - Watson 

Labour frontbenchers who quit in a row over the party's approach to Brexit should be back in top positions "within months", Tom Watson has said.

Theresa May savaged for Trump refugee ban silence 

Theresa May has arrived back in Britain to a storm of fury over her refusal to condemn Donald Trump's widely-criticised ban on refugees entering the United States.