MILLIONS of Britons have been issued a thunderstorm alert as lightning is set to strike the UK in hours.

A LOCAL council in Wales has removed a memorial plaque from a bench overlooking South Beach in Aberyswyth over a swear word.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND has made "serious mistakes", its former governor has said, as inflation has reached a 40-year-high.

A TEENAGE girl was rushed to hospital with a "substantial" injury to her face and cheek after she was mauled by a dog in a park.

UK inflation soared to 9 percent in the 12 months to April, which is the highest figure in four decades, new statistics show.

THE WAGATHA CHRISTIE trial has produced yet another twist as well-known brand Butterkist has used the court case to promote its popcorn in a quirky sketch.

FEWER early years pupils reached their expected standards as the pandemic disrupted education, a report said.

A FASCIST leader faces years behind bars after he was convicted of being a member of a banned far-Right group.

CALM conditions saw around 300 asylum seekers cross the Channel to the UK in small boats yesterday.

FORMER BBC boss Greg Dyke has slammed the licence fee as 'unfair' and an 'unsatisfactory tax'.